Home Care Agency Honours Long-serving Caregivers at National Award Ceremony

After a decade of negotiations, Ethiopia is set to inaugurate the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a $5 billion project on the Blue Nile, which aims to provide energy for its population and enhance national pride. However, Egypt fears the dam will significantly reduce its water supply, impacting agriculture and exacerbating water scarcity, as the Nile is vital for its civilization. Want More Context? 🔎

The jihadist group Boko Haram attacked the village of Darul Jamal in Nigeria's Borno State, killing over 60 people, including five soldiers, and destroying more than 20 houses and 10 buses. The Nigerian Air Force responded by killing 30 militants, as the region faces a resurgence of jihadist violence amid ongoing military operations and a lack of sufficient troop strength. Want More Context? 🔎

Villagers in Sudan's western Darfur region are manually excavating graves after a devastating landslide, with estimates of up to 1,000 casualties, including 200 children. The ongoing humanitarian crisis, exacerbated by civil war, complicates rescue efforts, with only one known survivor found in the hardest-hit village and aid workers facing challenges in reaching the area. Want More Context? 🔎

The Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran man, to Eswatini, changing from an earlier decision to send him to Uganda due to his concerns about persecution. His case, linked to alleged MS-13 gang membership and human smuggling charges, underscores the administration's immigration crackdown, despite his lack of connection to Eswatini. Want More Context? 🔎

Football legends George Weah and Didier Drogba have been appointed to a new Fifa panel of 16 ex-players aimed at combating racism in the sport. This group will advise on anti-racism strategies and educational programs, with Weah serving as the honorary captain, as Fifa president Gianni Infantino emphasizes the need for actionable measures against racism both on and off the pitch. Want More Context? 🔎

Sakariya Abdi Hassan, a player for Wealdstone and Somalia's national football team, received an unexpected call-up to represent his country, which he describes as a dream come true. Despite Somalia's low ranking and long winless streak, Sak remains optimistic about the team's growth and aims to inspire future talent within the Somali community. Want More Context? 🔎