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Somalia launches nationwide census of Quranic schools amid concern over conditions MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has begun a nationwide census of Quranic schools, responding to rising complaints that many centers operate in places and conditions considered unsuitable for children’s learning. Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Sheikh Mukhtar Robow Ali said the assessment is designed to establish a clear picture of Quranic schools across the country so the government can plan,…

Louvre director admits gaps in perimeter cameras after brazen daylight theft of royal jewels The director of the Louvre told French senators this week that surveillance around the museum’s outer walls was “highly insufficient,” acknowledging what many had feared after a daylight raid that saw priceless imperial jewellery stolen from the Apollo Gallery. “There are some perimeter cameras, but they are ageing,” Laurence des Cars told the Senate culture committee as investigators pursued leads in one of the most audacious…

European Union foreign ministers recently gathered in Brussels, but they failed to reach a consensus on suspending political dialogue with Israel. Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski shared this update following the discussions. Josep Borrell, the EU's departing foreign policy chief, urged his fellow ministers to evaluate whether Israel has violated the human rights stipulations contained in the EU-Israel Association Agreement. This subject has gained importance against the backdrop of ongoing violence. In remarks…

World Bank's Climate Finance Faces Scrutiny: Oxfam Rings the Alarm Bell November 2024 – Nairobi — Oxfam International is sounding the alarm over the World Bank’s climate finance, pointing out murky waters in the Bank's transparency and accountability. Their latest doc, "Climate Finance Unchecked," pulls back the curtain on some dodgy discrepancies between budgeted and real spending in climate projects, hinting at shaky foundations in the fight against global warming. Drilling into data from 2017 to 2023, Oxfam spotlights…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the figures are alarming ... 42% of AIDS patients admitted to Lubumbashi Provincial Hospital die due to lack of money for treatment. These statistics were presented during Scientific Days, organized jointly by the Higher Institute of Medical Techniques in Lubumbashi and the Technical University of M'siri. They ended on Saturday, August 21, in the town of…

Much of Libya has been deprived of drinking water since Saturday, August 14. An armed group broke into the country's main supply center and demanded the release of Abdallah al-Senoussi, Muammar Gaddafi's brother-in-law and senior official of the former regime. The authority of the great artificial river - Gaddafi's flagship…

Sudan condemns the lack of cooperation from its Ethiopian neighbor who refuses to commit to sharing technical information on the management of its Blue Nile dam. In Sudan, those who collect their income directly from the river swing between fear and self-confidence, but above all condemn the total lack of information about the potential consequences of dam construction.…

In Senegal, cases tested positive for Covid-19 are soaring with 121 new cases registered on Tuesday, July 6, a positivity rate of almost 10%. Authorities warn of "a third wave". During the last Council of Ministers, on Monday 5 July, the head of state demanded that the restrictions on the meetings be limited. The Ministry of Health still trusts vaccination to cope with the pandemic, but the doses are…

Somalia: Hirshabelle state hits FGS again over lack of donor funds MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's regional state of Hirshabelle has accused the federal authorities of performing on "self-defense" to distort information about lack of donor funds, which ought to alleviate floods and droughts in a number of components of the nation At the least $ 135 million was despatched to Somalia primarily by…

In Senegal, the final straight line in preparation for the Feast of Korité, which marks the tip of Lent for Ramadan for Muslims. And as yearly, it's the scramble for chickens, a convention of Korité dishes. The Ministry of Commerce assured that the market was sufficiently equipped, however demand couldn't be met 100%. as…