Africa: WHO Assembly Opens Under Shadow of Ebola, Hantavirus and Funding Cuts

Africa: WHO Assembly Opens Under Shadow of Ebola, Hantavirus and Funding Cuts

From Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa to the complex evacuation of passengers aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) opened its annual assembly on Monday as countries grapple with disease outbreaks, deep funding cuts and growing geopolitical tension. Health ministers and diplomats are in Geneva for the 79th World Health Assembly…

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Africa: Housing Crisis Takes Centre Stage At World Urban Forum in Baku

East Africa: Ethiopia Pushes Economic Integration As Pathway to Lasting Peace in the Horn of Africa

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has renewed its call for deeper regional economic integration as a cornerstone for achieving lasting peace in the Horn of Africa, with Trade and Regional Integration Minister Kassahun Gofe stressing that durable stability can only be achieved through stronger homegrown solutions. Speaking at the Horn Inter-Elite Dialogue, also known as the…

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Pentagon’s internal watchdog to probe U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats

Pentagon’s internal watchdog to probe U.S. strikes on alleged drug boats

WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s inspector general said Monday that it’s investigating U.S. Southern Command over its targeting of alleged drug-smuggling boats in the military’s campaign against drug cartels, which some critics have argued is illegal. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Southern Command has targeted…

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