Headlines- At least five ballistic missile launches from Iran have been detected by the Israelis since midnight.
- Mehrabad Airport in Tehran is hit by strikes
- The Prince Sultan Air Base was the target of a ballistic missile that Saudi Arabia's military intercepted and destroyed, according to the country's defense ministry.
- Heavy gunfire on Friday injured three peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon inside their base in southwest Lebanon.
- To put an end to the bloodshed, UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged serious diplomatic negotiations..
- In a social media post, President Trump said that "no deal" other than "unconditional surrender" will be with Iran.
- Iran reportedly receives intelligence from Russia on US targets.
Tag: Albinos
Nigerian Albinos Demand Government Reinstate Free...
The Nigerian Albinism Association is demanding that the government resume free cancer care for albinos. It was put on hold years ago due to a lack of funds
Women, Mothers of Children with Albinism...
Albinism is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the complete or partial absence of pigment in the skin, hair and eyes. It is particularly prevalent in sub-Saharan Africa. Those with the condition often are killed for their parts, which some believe can transmit magical powers
Malawi’s Albinos Issued Personal Security Alarms...
Malawi is distributing personal security alarms to people with albinism, a condition that causes whitening of the skin from lack of pigmentation. Malawi authorities hope the alarms will prevent deadly attacks on albinos by people who believe their body parts have magical powers
Albino Nollywood Star Gives Hope to...
In Nigeria — where thousands of people living with albinism are discriminated against, body shamed, stigmatized or even killed — one albino is breaking the norm in the country’s movie industry. His popularity is a glimmer of hope to many others….
Kenya-Nigeria News
Growing up with albinism 24-year-old Allan Herbert, a Kenyan journalism graduate knew he was different. While he did not face the stigma and discrimination that other albinos in his country suffer, he did have to take precautions…Cane weaving is a Nigerian art that is decades-old but the demand for imported furniture in the country has hurt the business, and many involved in the craft are struggling to make a living….
Young Albino Woman in Rwanda Gains...
A young Rwandan woman, who is an albino, has appeared in a music video that has attracted widespread attention and has helped alleviate the fears and stigma attached to albinos in Africa
Kenyan Advocacy Group Works to Counter...
In East Africa, people with the genetic disorder albinism face difficult lives marked by bullying at school, discrimination in jobs, and being hunted because of superstitious beliefs