Headlines- Early on Sunday morning local time, Kuwait's defense ministry announced that an Iranian drone attack had targeted fuel tanks at the country's international airport.
- US president Trump said he believes Iran is to blame for the attack on the school of Iranian girls.
- As the conflict with the Iran-backed Hezbollah intensifies, dozens more people have died in Lebanon as a result with major Israeli air and ground operations.
- On Saturday, Trump visited an air base in Delaware for honorable transfer of six US service members who had been killed in the fighting.
- After a week of strikes, Israel and the United States had almost complete control of the skies over Tehran, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who declared on Saturday that Israel would continue its fight with Iran "with all our force."
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Following Anthrax Outbreak, Nigeria Warns Citizens...
Nigerian authorities have urged citizens avoid consuming cooked animal hides, a delicacy also known as “pomo” in the country, following an outbreak of the anthrax disease in the West African country of Ghana.
Internally Displaced People in Sudan Finding...
According to the U.N., 2.5 million people have already been forced from their homes by the war in Sudan, with about 80% of those people being internally displaced.
Kenyan Traders sue, Claiming Chinese Business...
More than 100 Kenyan traders are suing the government, saying that Chinese-owned companies are illegally undercutting their prices. Many Kenyan consumers are, however, pleased with the competitive prices.
UN: ‘Widespread’ Rape in Sudan Conflict
According to the UN, conflict and unrest in Sudan’s western Darfur region have sparked sexual abuse against women. Many people who fled the area to the neighboring country of Chad say that law and order have completely broken down, allowing for an increase in attacks on women.
Threat from Poaching and Climate Change...
In Kenya, the number of the world’s tallest animals is declining, and giraffes are considered as endangered species. The regular killing of giraffes for their meat and the harsh effects of climate change, according to officials, result in the loss of four to five of them daily.
Economic Repercussions of Sudan Conflict Hit...
According to Moody’s and the International Monetary Fund, if the conflict in Sudan continues, it will harm the economies of its neighbors. Trading and customers in N’djamena, the capital of Chad, have already felt a pinch of high inflation as the war’s economic effects put their love of hot, sweet tea in jeopardy.
Tanzanian Women Want Fistula Treatment and...
The World Health Organization estimates that obstructed labor accounts for 6% of the maternal deaths worldwide. When it happens, the baby is unable to move through the birth canal. Additionally, it can result in obstetric fistula, which, particularly in developing countries, can have a long-term impact on a woman’s health.
Raising Concerns About Inflation in Nigeria
President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, announced after taking office on May 29 that he would soon end a long-standing fuel subsidy since the country could no longer afford the cost. His comments sparked a gas buying frenzy and raised inflation concerns in one of Africa’s top oil-producing countries.
Tanzania Urges Drivers to Switch to...
The Tanzanian government is encouraging drivers to switch from filling their tanks with gasoline to compressed natural gas (CNG). The initiative tries to lower carbon emissions that cause global warming. Some drivers are also expecting that switching would result in long-term savings in money.
Refugees’ ‘Nothing Left’ Description of City...
According to reports, fighting and intercommunal violence between the Sudanese army forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in the state of West Darfur have intensified recently. Witnesses who escaped the city of Geneina say that their hometown is being destroyed.