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Kenya: 1 in 10 Kenyan Learners Had Schooling Disrupted By Climate Hazards in 2025 - Unicef
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Kenya: 1 in 10 Kenyan Learners Had Schooling Disrupted By Climate Hazards in 2025 - Unicef

In 2025, an estimated 1.9 million Kenyan students faced interruptions in their education due to climate-related challenges, according to a recent report by UNICEF. These disruptions were primarily caused by droughts…

Sep 10, 2026
IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel in Hormuz; two ships hit off Oman
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IRGC attacks US unmanned vessel in Hormuz; two ships hit off Oman

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for an attack on a U.S. unmanned vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint located between Iran and Oman. This incident mark…

Sep 10, 2026
Four killed and 60 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre in Pavlohrad, Ukraine
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Four killed and 60 injured in Russian strike on shopping centre in Pavlohrad, Ukraine

In a tragic incident, four people were killed and 60 others injured due to a Russian strike on a shopping centre located in the city centre of Pavlohrad, Ukraine. This attack marks the third Russian strike on a mall w…

Sep 10, 2026
Family of four killed as they slept in Israeli strike on Gaza
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Family of four killed as they slept in Israeli strike on Gaza

Four members of a Palestinian family, including two young girls aged 8 and 12, were killed in an Israeli air attack while they slept in Gaza. The incident highlights the ongoing violence in the region, where military…

Sep 10, 2026
At least 14 children killed in fire at schools in eastern DR Congo
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At least 14 children killed in fire at schools in eastern DR Congo

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported that at least 14 school children have died following a devastating fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern city of Bukavu. The tragic incident…

Sep 10, 2026
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US Repeatedly Votes Against Africa's Interests At the UN
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US Repeatedly Votes Against Africa's Interests At the UN

The United States cast the sole opposing vote against a recent Africa-sponsored resolution at the United Nations, according to reports by Premium Times. The resolution, which sought to address issues pertinent to Afri…

Sep 10, 2026
Ebola outbreak in DRC raises global pandemic fears
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Ebola outbreak in DRC raises global pandemic fears

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing a significant Ebola outbreak that has the potential to escalate into a global pandemic. The situation was sparked by the sudden death of a truck driver in a remote…

Sep 10, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port
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Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Red Sea Port

The Iran-backed militia, known as the Houthis, has successfully seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha in Yemen, routing Yemeni government forces in the process. This significant development enhanc…

Sep 10, 2026
Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages
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Two die at Moldovan border as Russia-Ukraine drone war rages

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has intensified, with recent drone strikes claiming multiple lives across both nations. As tensions escalate, five people have been reported dead in Ukraine, while four…

Sep 9, 2026
Iran Referred to UN Security Council for Nuclear Non-Compliance
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Iran Referred to UN Security Council for Nuclear Non-Compliance

In a significant development, Iran has been referred to the United Nations Security Council over allegations of non-compliance with nuclear agreements, a move that Tehran has vocally condemned. The referral comes amid…

Sep 9, 2026
As the UK sanctions Israeli settlements, is the two-state solution dead?
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As the UK sanctions Israeli settlements, is the two-state solution dead?

The recent decision by the United Kingdom to impose sanctions on Israeli settlements has sparked significant debate among international observers regarding the viability of a two-state solution for the Israeli-Palesti…

Sep 9, 2026
Israel Orders UK to Shut East Jerusalem Consulate Amid Deteriorating Relations
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Israel Orders UK to Shut East Jerusalem Consulate Amid Deteriorating Relations

Israel has directed the United Kingdom to close its consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, marking a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The announcement comes as British-Israel…

Sep 9, 2026
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Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave
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Russia Bombards Kyiv Soon After Witkoff, Kushner Leave

Russia launched a barrage of attacks on Kyiv soon after prominent figures Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner departed from the Ukrainian capital. The agreement to abstain from bombarding the city during their visit was q…

Sep 8, 2026
Troops Repel Boko Haram/Iswap Attack on Base in Borno Community
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Troops Repel Boko Haram/Iswap Attack on Base in Borno Community

In a significant military engagement, Nigerian troops successfully repelled an attack by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists on a military base in the Borno community. The incident occ…

Sep 8, 2026
US Military Destroys Five Iranian Tankers Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
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US Military Destroys Five Iranian Tankers Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

The United States military has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following reported attacks by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on a US warship. The incidents occurred in the vicinity of the Strait of Hor…

Sep 8, 2026
Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns
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Sudan's healthcare system on brink of collapse after cuts, medical charity warns

Sudan's healthcare system is facing an imminent collapse, with the international medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) raising alarms over severe funding cuts. The organization warns that the healthcare infra…

Sep 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War
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Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthis Edge Back to the Brink of War

Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels are once again teetering on the brink of renewed conflict, as tensions have escalated with recent attacks and subsequent retaliatory vows. The Saudi authorities have reported num…

Sep 8, 2026
UN Human Rights Council Urged to Widen Sudan Arms Embargo and Extend Fact-Finding Mission
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UN Human Rights Council Urged to Widen Sudan Arms Embargo and Extend Fact-Finding Mission

The United Nations Human Rights Council has been called upon to expand the existing arms embargo on Sudan, extending it beyond the Darfur region to encompass the entire country. This plea comes amid escalating violenc…

Sep 8, 2026
Kenya's Civil Society to Protest Xenophobia Against African Migrants
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Kenya's Civil Society to Protest Xenophobia Against African Migrants

Civil society groups in Kenya have announced plans to hold demonstrations in Nairobi on Thursday, protesting what they allege is xenophobia and discrimination against African migrants. The planned protests come amid h…

Sep 7, 2026
Kenya's Mudavadi, Garcia Chart Deeper Kenya-US Cooperation On Trade, Health, Security and Critical Minerals
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Kenya's Mudavadi, Garcia Chart Deeper Kenya-US Cooperation On Trade, Health, Security and Critical Minerals

Kenya and the United States are advancing their bilateral relationship with a focus on enhancing trade, investment, healthcare, defense, and critical minerals. In a recent meeting in Nairobi, Kenya's leaders and U.S…

Sep 7, 2026