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WFP registering families in urgent need of food assistance in Dessie, Amhara region, November 2021 (Photo: WFP/X) Addis Abeba – UN’s independent, inter-agency evaluation revealed that the collective response to the humanitarian catastrophe that engulfed three northern regions of Ethiopia; Afar, Amhara and Tigray, between November 2020 and April 2023, following the outbreak of the Tigray war, “amount to a system failure.”  According to a report titled Inter-Agency Humanitarian Evaluation of the Response to the Crisis in Northern Ethiopia released by the UN OCHA on 03 June 2024, joint strategy and planning was missing among UN agencies, and the collective…

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MP Christian Tadele, Concilmen Yohannes Buayalew, and Kassa Teshager (PhD) were among those detained under the state of emergency (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Following the expiration of the state of emergency in the Amhara region, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has called for the “continued release of individuals” imprisoned under the decree. Reports indicate that nineteen prisoners detained at the Awash Arba military camp were released last Saturday following the completion of “rehabilitation training.” For the past ten months, the EHRC has been monitoring the impact of the state of emergency on human rights, investigating violations and gaps in…

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Iran Press/ Europe: ‘Reffering to the dire situation in Gaza, the Russian Presidnet Vladimir Putin said: “We believe this is a result of US policy. They monopolized the peace process.” “What is happening now in Gaza does not really look like a war, it is some kind of total destruction of the civilian population,” Putin said at a meeting with representatives of the management of global news agencies in St. Petersburg on the sidelines of the International Economic Forum on Wednesday. Russian President pointed out that his country’s relations with the Arab countries are characterized by trust, noting the importance of establishing and…

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Iran Press/ Iran news: Born in the month of Ramadan in the year 195 AH, Imam Javad ascended to the Imamate following the martyrdom of his father, Imam Reza (PBUH), the eighth Imam. His period of leadership is celebrated for the flourishing of Islamic civilization and the proliferation of religious and philosophical thought throughout the Islamic world. Imam Javad was renowned for his engagements in theological debates with scholars of various faiths, his dedication to the education of intellectuals, and his critical stance against the oppressive policies of the rulers of his time. On this day, devout Muslims across Iran gather in…

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An ANC volunteer carries a poster of Cyril Ramaphosa as she prepares to erect a party station at the Msholozi Informal Settlement near Brakpan, Johannesburg. Photo by Delwyn Verasamy Back in January 2023, I mooted the possibility of the ANC losing its majority and reported the example of Australia’s 2010 minority government, in a form that is now being widely touted under the label “confidence and supply”, which is pretty much what happened in Australia. Why this arrangement and not a coalition? US president Lyndon B Johnson, asked about keeping troublesome members inside his party, famously said it’s better to…

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Taking forward its mission to advance innovative ideas that benefit people and the planet, Expo City Dubai Authority has launched a non-profit foundation to build on the success of Expo Live, the pioneering and impactful global innovation and partnership programme initiated under Expo 2020 Dubai. The Expo City Dubai Foundation aims to bridge the gap between people, ideas and resources, creating a wide network of like-minded organisations to find solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges. It will actively support with funding, collaborations, investment and business opportunities, providing an enabling environment for social enterprises and problem-solvers from the Global South…

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The Burjeel Multiple Sclerosis Center integrates diagnostic services, cutting-edge treatments, and comprehensive rehabilitation for MS patients.  Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi has launched a state-of-the-art center dedicated to providing comprehensive care and treatment for individuals living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The Burjeel Multiple Sclerosis Center will serve as a one-stop center offering services such as diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, symptom management, nutritional counseling, and psychological support. MS is a complex autoimmune condition that affects the central nervous system, causing a wide range of symptoms and challenges for patients. The chronic and unpredictable nature of the disease significantly impacts…

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Brazil’s oil exploration in the vast Atlantic’s pre-salt reserves faced a slight decrease in April 2024, according to the ANP agency. Amid these deep waters, the country recorded an oil production of 3.194 million barrels daily, a 4.8% reduction from March. Nonetheless, this figure represents a resilient 1.7% increase compared to the same month last year. Similarly, natural gas production was at 136.68 million cubic meters daily, decreasing by 5.1% from March but showing a 3.5% increase over the prior year. Brazilian Oil Output Declines in April. (Photo Internet reproduction) The total output of oil and gas stood at 4.054…

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