The financial stability of several African nations is facing a critical juncture as global economic pressures mount. David Cowan, Citi’s Chief Africa Economist, has warned that three sovereign debt defaults in Africa could occur within the next two years, signaling that the continent has not yet fully escaped its cycle of financial distress. The warning, … Read more
London, United Kingdom – Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, is reportedly pursuing a massive investment fund, aiming to raise as much as $100 billion to acquire and overhaul manufacturing companies using artificial intelligence. The initiative, described as a “manufacturing transformation vehicle,” signals a significant expansion of Bezos’s ambitions beyond e-commerce and space exploration, and … Read more
Cardiovascular Risks Rise When Diabetes Medications Are Discontinued, Morning Exercise Shows Promise For individuals managing type 2 diabetes, maintaining consistent medication is crucial not only for blood sugar control but likewise for protecting heart health, according to new research. A recent analysis reveals that stopping GLP-1 receptor agonist medications—a class of drugs increasingly used for … Read more
Paris, France – European markets closed sharply lower on Thursday, with the CAC 40 index leading the decline amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and a surge in energy prices. The benchmark index finished down 2.03%, reflecting growing investor anxiety over potential disruptions to global energy supplies. This downturn underscores the increasing sensitivity of … Read more
Chicago officials are urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) not to reduce flight levels at O’Hare International Airport below 2,800 daily operations, arguing that such cuts would be unwarranted and would significantly disrupt the national airspace system. The city’s plea comes as the FAA considers measures to alleviate congestion and delays at one of the … Read more
Germany’s economic recovery is expected to continue, albeit at a slightly moderated pace, despite the ongoing conflict in Iran and the resulting energy price volatility. This assessment comes from three leading German research institutes – the Ifo Institute, the IfW Kiel, and the RWI – who released their updated forecasts on Thursday, March 12, 2026. … Read more
Oracle Surpasses Quarterly Revenue Estimates Oracle, the technology giant, announced its third-quarter earnings on March 10, 2026, exceeding analyst expectations. The company reported total revenue of $17.19 billion for the quarter, a figure that surpassed the average analyst estimate, signaling continued strength in the cloud computing market and Oracle’s ongoing transition towards cloud-based services. This … Read more
2026-02-23 15:31:00 Les eurodéputés veulent suspendre la mise en oeuvre de l’accord commercial conclu l’été dernier entre l’UE et les Etats-Unis ( AFP / Brendan SMIALOWSKI ) Le Parlement européen a suspendu lundi la procédure de mise en oeuvre de l’accord commercial entre l’UE et les Etats-Unis, dans l’attente d’”éclaircissements” de Washington sur l’impact de … Read more
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Survivor Story: Gambia
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Gambian FGM Survivor: Fatou Sanyang’s Story
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FGM Trauma: A Gambian Woman’s Struggle
Banjul, Gambia – A legal challenge is underway in The Gambia that could potentially reverse a ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice that continues to inflict lasting physical and psychological trauma on women and girls despite being outlawed since 2015. The case, brought before the Supreme Court, has ignited a fierce debate within … Read more