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The latest reports from Nigeria reveal a concerning uptick in Lassa fever cases. In week 23 of 2025 alone, health officials documented 11 new infections, pushing the grim tally of fatalities to 143 this year. These figures starkly illustrate the persistent threat posed by this viral infection. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has observed a significant rise in the case fatality rate (CFR) among those afflicted by confirmed Lassa fever cases; alarmingly, this rate has surpassed that of the same…

In a chilling warning, labor unions have revealed that up to 20,000 jobs in Lesotho hang in the balance, driven by the looming threat of a staggering 50 percent tariff hike from the United States. This situation brings to mind George Bernard Shaw’s words: “Progress is impossible without change.” Yet, for many in Lesotho, change feels more daunting than progressive. Until the Trump administration's controversial imposition of new tariffs, Lesotho enjoyed duty-free status under the African Growth and Opportunity Act—an…

The Human Cost of Climate Change: A Call to Action Amid the chaos of a flooded neighborhood in Wadajir district of Mogadishu, Somalia, a family navigates the turbulent waters that have engulfed their home. This heartbreaking scene symbolizes a much larger crisis—a crisis that has resulted in severe consequences for some of the world’s most vulnerable populations. Recent findings from The Independent reveal that extreme weather, driven by the climate crisis, has cost impoverished nations an alarming $156 billion (£116…

US military strikes on a Yemeni fuel port have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 80 lives, according to reports from Houthi rebels. This incident marks the deadliest engagement in Washington's ongoing 15-month campaign against the Iran-backed group. The targeted strikes on Ras Issa were intended to disrupt the supply chain and financial resources that sustain the Houthis, who control significant portions of Yemen, one of the poorest countries in the Arabian Peninsula. As the US military stated, these actions are part…

As reports emerge from Myanmar, the scale of devastation following the recent earthquake has become increasingly alarming. State media has confirmed that the death toll has tragically surpassed 3,300, which has prompted the United Nations' aid chief to make a heartfelt appeal for international assistance to support the affected nation. The earthquake, which struck on March 28, registered a magnitude of 7.7 and has caused widespread destruction, reducing buildings to rubble and crippling vital infrastructure…

In Myanmar, aid organizations are reporting harrowing conditions in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that has claimed over 2,700 lives. The urgency for food, water, and shelter is palpable, with warnings that the opportunity to rescue survivors is quickly slipping away. Min Aung Hlaing, the leader of Myanmar's military government, addressed the nation in a televised speech, stating that the death toll from the 7.7 magnitude quake, which struck on Friday, is anticipated to surpass 3,000. As of today, the death toll…

In the aftermath of a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake, efforts to rescue survivors in Myanmar and Bangkok are underway, three days after the devastating disaster struck Southeast Asia, claiming the lives of approximately 2,000 people. According to Myanmar's ruling junta, the death toll has risen to 2,056, with over 270 individuals still unaccounted for following the quake that rocked the region on Friday. Rescue teams have successfully extracted four survivors, including a pregnant woman and a young girl, from the debris…

A devastating earthquake, centered in Myanmar, has caused widespread destruction across Southeast Asia, leading to the loss of over 140 lives in the region, as reported by state media sources. Buildings have been toppled, and the impact has reverberated far beyond Myanmar's borders. Thailand also felt the quake's tremors, resulting in at least nine fatalities in Bangkok alone. According to Bangkok's Deputy Governor, eight individuals were tragically killed when a building under construction collapsed, while the ninth victim…

According to Palestinian health authorities, the toll of Israel's military actions in Gaza has tragically surpassed 50,000 lives lost. Specifically, the health ministry reports that at least 50,021 Palestinians have been killed and over 113,274 wounded since the onset of this conflict. The Israeli military confirmed the death of Salah al-Bardaweel, a prominent Hamas political leader, stating that he was killed in an operation yesterday. Reports indicate that Mr. Bardaweel lost his life in an airstrike targeted at Khan…

BOSASO, Somalia — In the rugged terrains of Calmiskaad, an intense conflict unfolds between Northeastern State forces and the relentless menace of ISIS. Amidst this turmoil, a story of indomitable courage emerges: Officer Jiib Gurey Bootaan, a stalwart of the military, now etched into history as a symbol of sacrifice. Today, his life was tragically cut short by a mine explosion—a somber twist to his tale of valiant devotion to his homeland. Just days before tragedy struck, Bootaan's dexterous bravery came into remarkable…