NGO Doctors Without Borders also known as MSF is calling on the various stakeholders in Sudan to facilitate humanitarian aid delivery to the Zamzam camp in the country’s western region of Darfur. MSF says it was forced to stop care for 5,000 children on an outpatient basis, including 2,900 children with severe acute malnutrition. It accuses the warring parties in Sudan of blocking for months, the delivery of food, medicines, and supplies to the camp. Zamzam camp sits outside the capital of the North-Darfur state were fighting rages. Only MSF’s 80-bed hospital remains functioning in the camp to treat…
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Ohene Anochie
Senior Reporter at AMN News Agency, known for his insightful journalism and in-depth coverage of current events.
All of Chad’s 23 provinces have been impacted by intense floods brought on by severe rainfall. Over 550 people have died, and 210,000 homes have been washed away. The rainy season usually runs until October. Around 432,000 hectares of land and 72,000 livestock destroyed. This comes as the country declared a food security and nutrition emergency in February. Of the approximately 1.9 million people affected in the country, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) says 85,000 are estimated to be pregnant women. Families are now sheltering in makeshift sites and schools, left without access to health services, clean…
An area has been set aside in Kenya’s southern county of Kilifi for the construction of the country’s first nuclear facility. The project on the coast of the Indian Ocean is expected to be fully operational by 2034. But it has faced fierce opposition. On Friday (Oct. 11), a group of activists and environmentalists took to the streets. “We say that this project has a lot of negative effects, there will be malformed children born out of this place, fish will die, and our forest Arabuko Sokoke, which is known to harbour birds from abroad, will be lost,” Francis…
A report reaching AMN News shed light on the alleged inhuman treatment endured by home care workers in several Arabian countries, igniting a wave of global concern. The report, compiled by Ohene Anochie from a close source, details the widespread abuse, exploitation, and violations of basic human rights that migrant domestic workers face in the Gulf region. The Dark Side of Domestic Labor The report highlights that the majority of home care workers in countries such as Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Qatar are migrant women from South and Southeast Asia, including nations like the Philippines,…
The media landscape is evolving rapidly, and AMN News Agency, a trusted name in global news coverage, is about to take a major leap forward. In a bold move to expand its digital offerings, AMN is preparing to unveil AMNET an innovative streaming service that promises to revolutionize the way users consume news, documentaries, and original programming. This new platform will combine cutting-edge technology, high-quality content, and personalized experiences, positioning AMN as a leader in the next era of digital media. With AMNET, AMN News Agency aims to move beyond traditional news delivery and embrace the growing demand for on-demand streaming,…
Saudi’s national tourism brand, ‘Saudi, Welcome to Arabia’, is announcing “Where Winter Lights Up” – the second phase of the iconic global Saudi tourism campaign “This Land is Calling”. Encouraging travelers from around the world to unearth Saudi’s legends and wonders this winter season, “Where Winter Lights Up”, is an invitation to embark on a journey of discovery across several destinations: Riyadh, Jeddah, AlUla, and the Red Sea. The event calendar will run from October 2024 through the end of the first quarter of 2025. At every turn, Saudi beckons with wonder – from sporting and entertainment events to…
When a company markets its product’s long, iconic heritage, consumers are reluctant to buy a new variation. Classic brands carry a sense of nostalgia, trust, and tradition. Over the years, they become ingrained in the cultural fabric and enjoy a loyal customer base. But as market trends evolve and technology accelerates, even the most iconic brands face the inevitable challenge: to innovate or risk becoming irrelevant. While innovation can be a lifeline, it’s a delicate dance between modernizing and preserving the identity that made them successful in the first place. So, what exactly happens when a classic brand tries to…
The former president’s latest lamentation arrives he balked at the idea of being fact-checked Donald Trump, the same Republican presidential candidate who declared he’d be a “dictator for one day,” said that CBS News should lose a broadcasting license after its 60 Minutes program interviewed his opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Despite the fact that the federal government does not issue licenses for television networks like CBS, Trump raged on Truth Social over an edited version of an exchange between Harris and correspondent Bill Whitaker about Israel that aired on Monday. Interviews are often shortened in order to fit the time allotted…
Elon Musk recently offered victims of Hurricane Helene a free month of internet service via his Starlink company. As it turns out, the offer wasn’t as generous as it seemed, it’s really more of a new customer promotion. First spotted by Gizmodo via The Register, Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink was offered to Hurricane Helene victims. A tweet by the company on October 2 announced that the service would be free for the next 30 days “for those impacted by Hurricane Helene, or looking to support response and recovery efforts in affected areas.” Except it’s not that simple. The Register pointed out that if anyone…
The oil market is headed into a troubled year in 2025, and crude prices may fall “much, much” lower, according to Tom Kloza, global head of energy analysis at Oil Price Information Service. The oil analyst said crude prices would experience more downward pressure in 2025 despite concerns that conflict in the Middle East could escalate and send prices higher. Traders shouldn’t bet on supply disruptions in the Middle East, and the world is already so oversupplied with oil that prices are bound to drop, he said in an interview with CNBC on Wednesday. The US produced more oil than any other country in history…
