Ugandan journalist Nila Yasmin: African women hold the power to transform intra-African trade
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Ugandan journalist Nila Yasmin: African women hold the power to transform intra-African trade
"Africa has been ranked as the region with the highest number of women entrepreneurs globally. Yet, many lack adequate support to grow their busine...
Understanding lingering poverty and malnutrition in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's economic crisis
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Understanding lingering poverty and malnutrition in the aftermath of Sri Lanka's economic crisis
" ... [D]espite economic expansion, poverty and vulnerability levels are elevated, food insecurity is widespread, and health outcomes have deterior...
Chinese police ban ‘weird’ costumes and round up partygoers ahead of Halloween
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Chinese police ban ‘weird’ costumes and round up partygoers ahead of Halloween
Shanghai police were deployed in full force over the weekend to crack down on Halloween activities amid concerns that revelers might appear in poli...
The Azerbaijani government throws support behind Georgian Dream Party amid election inconsistencies
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The Azerbaijani government throws support behind Georgian Dream Party amid election inconsistencies
While the opposition and President of Georgia refused to accept election results, which showed ruling Georgian Dream winning with 54 percent, due t...
West and Central Africa flooded despite minor role in climate change
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West and Central Africa flooded despite minor role in climate change
Climate change affects West and Central Africa, resulting in hundreds of deaths and thousands of displaced people every rainy season.
Kathmandu's floods expose a deepening garbage crisis
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Kathmandu's floods expose a deepening garbage crisis
The recent Kathmandu floods swept the city's garbage — cloth, Styrofoam, plastic bottles — across ruined pavements and embankments, raisin...
A cinematic lens into Turkmenistan’s culture: An interview with Oguljamal Yazliyeva
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A cinematic lens into Turkmenistan’s culture: An interview with Oguljamal Yazliyeva
Turkmen cinema, with its rich storytelling and cultural depth, plays a vital role in bridging the gap between Turkmenistan and the rest of the world.
Heroes or icons? Jamaicans are divided on the creation of a new national honour
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Heroes or icons? Jamaicans are divided on the creation of a new national honour
Bob Marley and Louise Bennett-Coverley are to the inaugural recipients of Jamaica's “Order of National Icon” for their legendary contribut...
This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism
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This Kenyan entrepreneur cycled through 7 states in India to tackle racism
"The person was killed in a simple auto rickshaw disagreement, a day before his birthday. It portrayed that the life of an African is very cheap ...."
A eulogy for Myanmar’s immortals
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A eulogy for Myanmar’s immortals
"They died truly great deaths, because they gave their lives: for the people, for the country, and for future generations, to rebuild their battere...