Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1408 EAT on Friday 14 November 2025 The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has accused Israel of deliberately obstructing its humanitarian operations in Gaza and restricting the entry of essential aid, as Palestinians brace for heavy rains and winter with limited shelter and relief supplies after…
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US Senate Passes Funding Bill, Paving Way to End Historic Shutdown
Updated by Faith Barabara N Ruhinda at 1109 EAT on Tuesday 11 Novemebr 2025 The US Senate has passed a long-delayed funding bill, paving the way to end a historic government shutdown that has crippled federal operations and left hundreds of thousands of workers without pay. The legislation, approved late Tuesday after days of negotiations,…
Deadly Riot at Ecuador’s Infamous Prison Leaves at Least 15 Dead
Updated by Faith Barabara N Ruhinda at 1050 EAT on Tuesday 11 November 2025 At least 15 inmates have been killed and 14 others injured in clashes at one of Ecuador’s largest and most violent prisons, authorities have said. The fighting broke out early on Tuesday inside a pavilion of the Litoral Penitentiary in the…
Indonesia Names Former President Suharto a National Hero Amid Controversy
Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1443 EAT on Monday 10 November 2025 Indonesia has posthumously named former President Suharto a national hero, a decision that has reignited debate over his legacy and the human rights abuses committed under his rule. Suharto was among 10 figures granted the nation’s highest civilian honor on Monday….
UN Warns Millions Could Be Displaced by Climate Change as COP30 Opens in Brazil
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 14011 EAT on Monday 10 November 2025 Climate-related disasters and conflict have forced millions from their homes worldwide, the United Nations has warned ahead of its annual climate conference. In a report released on Monday to coincide with the opening of the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP30)…
COP30 Summit Hears Pleas from Nations Hit Hard by Climate Change
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1353 EAT on Saturday 8 November 2025 Leaders representing countries experiencing some of the most severe consequences of the global climate crisis — including hurricanes, floods, and other extreme weather events — have urged the United Nations climate conference in Brazil, COP30, to adopt stronger and more immediate…
Ukraine Claims Over 1,400 Africans Recruited to Fight for Russia
Updated by Faith Barabara N Ruhinda at 1229 EAT on Saturday 8 November 2025 Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has said that more than 1,400 people from 36 African nations are known to be fighting for Russia in its war against Ukraine, urging African governments to warn their citizens against joining a conflict where many…
UN Experts Praise Brazil’s Move to Block Weakened Environmental Licensing Rules
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1530 EAT on Friday 7 November 2025 UN experts have welcomed President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s decision to veto 63 articles of Brazil’s recently adopted environmental licensing law, describing it as a crucial step toward protecting environmental safeguards, human rights, and the climate. “These vetoes demonstrate Brazil’s…
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