East African Kiswahili scholars root for Africa’s widely spoken indigenous language to be medium of diplomacy

East African Kiswahili scholars root for Africa’s widely spoken indigenous language to be medium of diplomacy

Prof Aduda told the more than 200 Kiswahili professionals converged at the university that Kiswahili was one of the languages that play a pivotal role in Africa and beyond in promoting peace, unity, socio-economic development and cultural diversity.

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Medical masquerade: New book claims Covid was a ‘hoax and racket’ right from the start

Medical masquerade: New book claims Covid was a ‘hoax and racket’ right from the start

Within a year, Brownstone Institute had been founded and finally I was in contact with people such as Dr Clayton Baker, who knew that the real story went far beyond a bonkers public health response. The military was involved along with the intelligence services, not just on a national level but on a global one. This was not a mistake but rather a genuine coup d’etat against civilian government in favor of a cabal that operated mostly in secret.

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Some 50 million professionals, climate change activists sign up for clean air action for better health

Some 50 million professionals, climate change activists sign up for clean air action for better health

Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General says WHO is supporting countries to implement evidence-based tools to address air pollution and prevent the disease it causes.

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Russian leader provisionally agrees to 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine pending conclusion of terms

Russian leader provisionally agrees to 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine pending conclusion of terms

Putin said it appeared that the US persuaded Ukraine to accept a ceasefire and that Ukraine is interested because of the battlefield situation, particularly in Kursk.

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As war ravages eastern Congo WHO injects fresh support into mpox vaccination drive to limit spread

As war ravages eastern Congo WHO injects fresh support into mpox vaccination drive to limit spread

In 2024, the DRC confirmed 25 cases of circulating variant poliovirus (types 1 and 2) and reported more than 102,500 suspected measles cases, resulting in over 2,200 deaths. Meningitis also remains a major concern, with 5,837 suspected cases and 465 deaths last year.

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Special Climate Envoy of President of Kenya lobbies Russia to support Africa’s quest for climate justice

Special Climate Envoy of President of Kenya lobbies Russia to support Africa’s quest for climate justice

During the visit, Mohamed held talks with Ruslan Edelgeriyev, Aide to the President of the Russian Federation and Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues, Alexander Novak, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Mikhail Bogdanov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for the Middle East and Africa.

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US, Europe aid cuts jolt AFC chief into pushing to free up billions from African pension funds

US, Europe aid cuts jolt AFC chief into pushing to free up billions from African pension funds

Pension funds had also placed money in the Infrastructure Climate Resilience Fund, boosting a $52 million commitment from the European Investment Bank, he said. Investors from the Gulf and Europe are also looking to place money in other AFC projects, such as ARISE Integrated Industrial Platforms which designs and finances industrial projects.

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Kenya, two other African countries launch two-year drive to reduce agrochemicals use, raise farm yields as they target EU markets

Kenya, two other African countries launch two-year drive to reduce agrochemicals use, raise farm yields as they target EU markets

CABI is leading key partners in implementing the project to address outbreaks of endemic pests, invasion by non-native pests, depletion of nutrient, and soil becoming less suppressive resulting in the majority of soil-borne pathogens.

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Was Maradona’s death case of homicide? Doctors who treated the soccer legend go on trial for negligence

Was Maradona’s death case of homicide? Doctors who treated the soccer legend go on trial for negligence

Luque oversaw Maradona’s hospital-to-home transition after the surgery. The swift discharge raised questions at the time, with some experts suggesting that Maradona should have stayed longer in the hospital after his operation.

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Drop in cheap palm oil production as biodiesel demand surges in key markets in Asia

Drop in cheap palm oil production as biodiesel demand surges in key markets in Asia

The biodiesel push will reduce Indonesia’s exports to just 20 million metric tonnes in 2030, down a third from 29.5 million in 2024, estimates Eddy Martono, chairman of the southeast Asian nation’s largest palm oil association, GAPKI.

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