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Mogadishu (AX) — In an exciting advancement, a Somali-led research initiative has harnessed the power of machine learning to uncover critical insights into fertility preferences among women in Somalia. The study identifies age, childbirth history, and access to healthcare as pivotal factors influencing a woman's desire for more children. These findings hold the potential to transform family planning strategies in one of the highest-fertility nations globally. Published this month in the prestigious journal *Scientific…

European Heatwave: A Sobering Study of Its Impact LONDON — During the scorching days of July 2023, a devastating heatwave enveloped southern Europe. According to a recent study, this relentless surge of heat resulted in over 2,300 excess deaths within just ten days. Astonishingly, around 1,500 of those deaths were linked to human-induced climate change. This startling revelation, published on Wednesday, beckons us to confront unsettling truths. This comprehensive research was conducted by the…

Recent findings have highlighted that human-induced climate change has made the recent heatwaves across Europe up to 4°C hotter in many cities. This alarming increase has pushed temperatures into perilous levels, endangering thousands of vulnerable individuals. A rapid study conducted by over a dozen researchers from five European institutions concludes that the impact of global warming likely resulted in a significant rise in heat-related fatalities compared to what we would have seen otherwise. As the temperatures soared…

The Urgent Need for Quality in Cancer Treatment Drugs: A Study’s Eye-Opening Findings In a groundbreaking study recently published in The Lancet Global Health, researchers scrutinized nearly 200 distinct cancer drug products sourced from hospitals and pharmacies across four African nations. The findings were alarming: approximately one in six of these medications exhibited incorrect levels of active ingredients. This discrepancy raises serious concerns—patients may be receiving inadequate treatment, inadvertently paving…

The latest annual Reuters Digital News Report for Ireland 2025 reveals that 5% of the Irish population is sourcing news from AI chatbots. This finding stands out in today’s report, providing a compelling glimpse into the evolving landscape of media consumption. What’s Your Interest Level in News? More than half—56%—of adults in Ireland express they are "extremely" or "very interested" in news. However, looking back ten years to 2015, that figure was significantly higher at 71%. The report highlights ongoing trends that…

The State of Somalia: Reflections on Leadership and Future Directions The history of Somalia is not without its scars, bearing the weight of troubled times and painful misfortunes. It is a narrative marked by the early promise of one-person-one-vote elections, which spiraled into a military coup and years of dictatorship. The aftermath saw a violent civil war that dismantled the very fabric of the Somali state, leaving a legacy of instability and dependence on foreign aid and clan-based divisions. The toll…

Recent research has revealed a startling statistic: pedestrians and cyclists face a 44% higher risk of fatality when struck by an SUV or similarly sized vehicle compared to a traditional car. Alarmingly, this figure escalates to 82% for children, according to the analysis from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in collaboration with Imperial College London. This extensive study examined over 680,000 road collisions recorded over the past 35 years. By comparing injury severity among pedestrians and…

Mogadishu (AX) — A winds of change seem to be gracefully sweeping through the Horn of Africa, as Somalia intensifies its regional diplomacy efforts. In recent months, the country has fostered tighter alliances with Egypt, Eritrea, and Djibouti, demonstrating a united front against Ethiopia's controversial maritime agreement with North Western State of Somalia. This treaty has become a lightning rod for tensions, for Somalia sees it as a profound threat to its sovereignty. These evolving dynamics were recently examined in a…

As Ukraine embraced its new role in the world of international education in the years before 2022, it became a sanctuary of learning for over 80,000 students who traveled from every corner of the globe. A significant portion, approximately 20%, hailed from the vibrant continent of Africa. They came with dreams of becoming healthcare professionals, engineers, and pharmacists. Yet, in the midst of unforeseen chaos sparked by Russia’s sweeping invasion, these dreams faced disruption. Thousands were forced into evacuation,…

Amnesty International has conducted new research on violence in the English-speaking west of Cameroon. The English-speaking regions are the scene of a deadly conflict between the Cameroonian army and armed separatists, from the country's English-speaking minority. Satellite images confirm testimonies coming back from the ground of civilian crimes, summary executions and destruction of homes.…