Israeli PM says efforts to minimise civilian casualties hampered by Hamas fighters

Israeli PM says efforts to minimise civilian casualties hampered by Hamas fighters

Hamas said in a statement late on Thursday that claims by the Pentagon and US State Department that the group uses Al Shifa for military purposes “is a repetition of a blatantly false narrative, demonstrated by the weak and ridiculous performances of the occupation army spokesman.”

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London exhibition lays bare how women from Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana are trapped in sex slavery in UAE

London exhibition lays bare how women from Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana are trapped in sex slavery in UAE

The exhibition is an immersive journey into the dark and complex world of human trafficking, providing visitors with an opportunity to hear real testimonies from survivors and activists from Africa and around the world.

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African World Cup qualifiers: Mo Salah ensures Egypt have strong start as Nigeria, Angola falter

African World Cup qualifiers: Mo Salah ensures Egypt have strong start as Nigeria, Angola falter

Mohamed Salah scored four times and took his goal tally for Egypt past 50 as they began their World Cup qualifying campaign with an expected victory over tiny Djibouti while Nigeria were held to a shock home draw by Lesotho on Thursday. Salah’s performance ensured a 6-0 win for Egypt...

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Kenya could lose up to 7.25 per cent of GDP to climate change by 2050 – World Bank report

Kenya could lose up to 7.25 per cent of GDP to climate change by 2050 – World Bank report

With about 90 per cent of its electricity coming from renewable sources like hydro-generation and geothermal wells, Kenya is well positioned to provide solutions to other countries looking to lower their emissions, the report said.

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Israel says it found Hamas tunnel at Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital as UN voices concern over aid delivery

Israel says it found Hamas tunnel at Gaza’s Al Shifa Hospital as UN voices concern over aid delivery

Hamas said in a statement late on Thursday that claims by the Pentagon and US State Department that the group uses Al Shifa for military purposes “is a repetition of a blatantly false narrative, demonstrated by the weak and ridiculous performances of the occupation army spokesman.”

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Why hairdressers in US are being trained under CDC-funded programme to push Covid, flu shots

Why hairdressers in US are being trained under CDC-funded programme to push Covid, flu shots

Hairstylists who sign up for a six-month commitment participate in two day-long trainings where they receive tools so they can “feel more confident” talking to their clients about taking vaccines. They will be trained in motivational interviewing, Covid-19 basics, flu basics and long Covid basics

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IMF to lend Kenya additional $938m,which central bank hopes will pad weak local currency

IMF to lend Kenya additional $938m,which central bank hopes will pad weak local currency

Subject to the approval of the Washington-based fund’s executive board, Kenya will have access to a total of $3.88 billion, which would bring its total funding under the existing Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility arrangements to $4.43 billion, the IMF said.

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Kenya parliament okays deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti, despite opposition

Kenya parliament okays deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti, despite opposition

Ms Boss called a vote and lawmakers approved the deployment, citing a report that said the deployment meets the constitutional requirement to take into account public views, which were collected between November 2 and 9.

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Workers at 200 Starbucks stores walk off job on busy Red Cup Day to protest labour practices

Workers at 200 Starbucks stores walk off job on busy Red Cup Day to protest labour practices

Thursday’s strike was the fifth major labour action by Starbucks workers since a store in Buffalo, New York, became the first to unionise in late 2021. Workers at 110 stores walked out last year on Red Cup Day; most recently, a strike in June protested reports that Starbucks had removed Pride displays from its stores.

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Terrorism experts say Somalia’s Al Shabaab is celebrating Israel-Hamas war for relevance

Terrorism experts say Somalia’s Al Shabaab is celebrating Israel-Hamas war for relevance

This is not the first time al-Shabaab has inserted itself into the Israel-Palestine conflict. It previously claimed that its deadly 2019 attack on a hotel and office complex in Nairobi, Kenya, was a response to international recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

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