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20 Nov 2025

Guadeloupe turns waste into resources

Guadeloupe produced 346,720 tonnes of waste in 2023. Local groups, artists and the Regional Council promote reuse, recycling and new facilities to cut landfill use and reach zero waste by 2035.

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19 Nov 2025

Road travel becomes dangerous and expensive in North West Cameroon

Nine years of conflict have made roads in the North West region unsafe and costly. Transport fares rose after the October 12 election results as drivers and riders charge for the risk of travel.

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19 Nov 2025

AI and citizen photos identify Anopheles stephensi in Madagascar

Scientists used AI and a citizen photo from the GLOBE Observer app to identify Anopheles stephensi in Madagascar. The study shows how apps, a 60x lens and a dashboard can help monitor this urban malaria mosquito, but access and awareness limit use.

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18 Nov 2025

AI risks for LGBTQ+ communities

A global survey found 55 percent of people see more benefits than drawbacks from AI. But LGBTQ+ communities face bias, harmful images, automatic gender recognition and biometric monitoring, and advocates call for stronger safeguards.

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18 Nov 2025

Exile, mental health and the Saite channel

After the February 2021 coup many people left Myanmar. In exile, Lucas started Saite on YouTube in October 2022 to raise mental health awareness and build resilience, while Exile Hub offers MHPSS services.

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18 Nov 2025

Latin American groups build AI to study gender violence

Groups in Latin America create open, local AI tools to study gender inequalities and violence. Projects like AymurAI search court documents, protect sensitive data on local servers and help governments and civil society with evidence.

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17 Nov 2025

Environmental crimes and enforcement in the Dominican Republic

By September 2025 authorities brought 118 cases under Law 64-00. SENPA, the Ministry and prosecutors report many seizures and inspections, and citizens can report offences through the Green Line app or other channels.

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16 Nov 2025

Talia Levitt: art and early motherhood

New York artist Talia Levitt presented "24/7," a show about early motherhood that mixes domestic objects with art techniques. She uses scored grids, piped paint and sequins; the exhibition will travel to K11 Art Foundation in Shanghai.

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15 Nov 2025

Digital harassment of women journalists in Indonesia

Online attacks against female journalists and activists in Indonesia have become more visible in the last five years. Victims report doxing, edited photos, DDoS and other abuse, while legal protection and platform responses remain limited.

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15 Nov 2025

When Basic Needs Fail: How Local Shocks Become Wider Emergencies

From close experience in Turkey, the author shows how shortages in food, health and services turn into medical and social crises. Simple support like school meals, cash and cross‑city cooperation can reduce risks and costs.

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14 Nov 2025

New malaria drug GanLum shows strong trial results

Novartis announced GanLum, a malaria treatment with a new molecule, ganaplacide. In a late-stage trial of over 1,600 patients in 12 sub-Saharan African countries, GanLum cured 97.4% and may be available in 2027.

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14 Nov 2025

Study finds Abbott-Bioline malaria test gives many false negatives

A study on the Thailand–Myanmar border found the Abbott-Bioline rapid malaria test missed many infections. Researchers call it “not fit for purpose”; WHO and the manufacturer are reviewing the test and further studies are under way.

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