Gambia Voices Worries Regarding Freeze on USAID Funding

The freeze of USAID funding under the Trump administration has sparked concerns in Gambia, particularly regarding its transitional justice efforts. The Special Adviser to the Ministry of Justice has warned that the funding halt could significantly disrupt the implementation of key recommendations made by the Truth, Reconciliation, and Reparations Commission (TRRC). The TRRC, established to…

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Wherever You Travel Abroad, You’ll Still Be Considered a Second-Class Citizen, FG Warns Nigerians with ‘Japa Syndrome’

The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has expressed confidence that the mass emigration of healthcare professionals, popularly known as the “japa syndrome,” will soon subside.    Speaking during a working visit to the University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) on Monday, Salako credited this optimism to the focused reforms and policies introduced…

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New Earthquake Monitoring Technologies Installed in Santorini

[Max Gyselinck/Reuters] Scientists are closely monitoring ongoing seismic activity near Santorini as a series of moderate earthquakes continue. Since January 26, over 12,800 quakes have been detected between the islands of Santorini and Amorgos, with more than 140 exceeding magnitude 4.0. Greek and international research teams are deploying advanced monitoring tools, including satellite observations, gravity…

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