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Malawi’s Climate Crisis Is Forcing Families to Marry Off Young Girls

Climate Change and Child Marriage in Malawi In Malawi’s Mangochi district, worsening droughts are pushing families into desperate decisions. With food insecurity rising and incomes collapsing, some parents are marrying off their young daughters, seeing them as one less mouth to feed. This survival tactic is part of a worrying trend where climate stress directly…

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Mohamed Salah Makes History as First Three-Time PFA Player of the Year Winner

Mohamed Salah Wins PFA Player of the Year for a Record Third Time Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has made history after being named the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year for 2025. The Egyptian forward is now the first footballer to win the prestigious award three times, underlining his dominance in English football….

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China to Make AI Classes Compulsory in Schools from September 2025

Starting September 1, 2025, China will make artificial intelligence (AI) education mandatory in all primary and secondary schools. The reform will see children as young as six begin formal AI instruction, marking a bold step in the country’s quest to strengthen its position as a global leader in technology and innovation. What the New Policy…

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Nationwide Strike as Fears Grow for 50 Hostages in Gaza

Thousands of people joined a nationwide strike on Sunday, demanding urgent action to free the 50 hostages still believed to be in Gaza. The protests were widespread, taking place in several major cities. Demonstrators said they fear that renewed fighting could put the hostages’ lives in even greater danger. Anger and Anxiety Protesters carried signs,…

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UN Warns of Record Starvation Levels in Gaza

The United Nations has warned that starvation and malnutrition levels in Gaza have reached their highest point since the war began. According to UN agencies, worsening food shortages, damaged infrastructure, and restrictions on aid delivery have created a humanitarian emergency affecting millions of people. Starvation at Record Highs The UN reports that families in Gaza…

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Draft Peace Deal Shared Between Sudanese Army and Rebels – Qatari Official

Doha, August 18, 2025 – A Qatari official confirmed on Sunday that a draft peace agreement aimed at ending the ongoing fighting between Sudan’s army and rebel forces has been shared with both sides. Speaking to reporters in Doha, the official said the document represents “a significant step forward” in efforts to resolve the bloody…

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Kisumu Mamboleo Accident Victims to Be Laid to Rest on Saturday

Preparations are in high gear in Kisumu County for the burial of the Kisumu Mamboleo accident victims, set for Saturday, 16th August. The fatal crash, which occurred earlier this month, claimed several lives and left many others injured, sending shockwaves through the community. The accident happened along the busy Mamboleo–Kibos road, a stretch notorious for…

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Babu Owino Seeks Law Change to Help Kenyans With Criminal Records Get Jobs

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has tabled a proposal in Parliament to amend Kenya’s Criminal Procedure Code through the Babu Owino criminal records amendment. The goal is to make it easier for Kenyans with past criminal convictions to access employment opportunities and reintegrate into society. Babu Owino says the current system unfairly punishes individuals long…

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Kivu Sexual Violence Cases Top 17,000 Amid Conflict Escalation

In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) conflict-ridden Kivu region, more than 17,000 victims of sexual violence received medical treatment in just five months last year, according to a new humanitarian report. The staggering figure emerged as fighting intensified between Congolese government forces and M23 rebels, pushing the already fragile region into deeper crisis. Aid…

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Mediamax Redundancy: Sixth Major Staff Shake-Up Rocks Media Giant

Mediamax Network Limited has announced yet another restructuring, marking its sixth redundancy exercise in just four years. The move comes as the media giant grapples with a tough economic environment, shrinking advertising revenues, and shifting audience habits in an increasingly digital-first world. The company, which operates a diverse portfolio including K24 TV, People Daily, Milele…

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