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15 Aug 2025

Africa’s Blue Economy and the Indian Ocean

Africa has large ocean resources that are not fully used. A new documentary by David Casimir shows opportunities in Mauritius and Madagascar, while experts say the blue economy could create many jobs if managed well.

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13 Aug 2025

Cuts to foreign aid threaten water projects

Major water projects in the Middle East face funding gaps after recent cuts by the US and other donors. Experts warn desalination, reuse and management plans are at risk, and some countries seek other finance options.

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10 Aug 2025

Iran's water emergency worsens amid heat and outages

A summer heatwave and widespread power outages have intensified Iran’s water emergency. Officials report sharply falling dam reserves, groundwater depletion and possible summer rationing as authorities warn of harder measures to save energy and water.

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8 Aug 2025

African Swine Fever threatens Philippine pig sector

African Swine Fever continues to affect the Philippines, with outbreaks across most provinces. The government unveiled new detection tools while an imported vaccine from Vietnam faces criticism and safety concerns.

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7 Aug 2025

Hebron seed bank bulldozed

On July 31, 2025 Israeli forces bulldozed the UAWC seed‑multiplication unit in Hebron, destroying a living archive that held over 70 indigenous heirloom varieties. The loss was called a direct blow to Palestinian biodiversity and food sovereignty.

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6 Aug 2025

Nate’s Everest Roam to Support Global Voices

A longtime supporter, Nathan Matias (Nate), will ride an Everest Roam challenge to raise funds for Global Voices. The Nepalese community made Nepali and general playlists to support him while the organisation pursues a USD 250,000 goal.

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6 Aug 2025

Indigenous leader Dzoodzo Baniwa wins climate award

Dzoodzo Baniwa, from the Alto Río Negro territory in Amazonas, won a Bunge Foundation award for work on the climate emergency and practical agricultural science solutions. The prize highlights links between indigenous knowledge and scientific practice.

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5 Aug 2025

Community Playlist Supports Nate Matias’s Charity Ride

Global Voices community members built a playlist to support Nate Matias as he cycled the equivalent of 10,000 meters in elevation over three days to raise money for Global Voices. Contributors explained their song choices and honoured the ride’s Nepalese roots.

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4 Aug 2025

Master Sun on Tai Chi, Health and Inner Power

Master Sun Peiqiang, a fourth-generation Chen-style teacher, explains how family practices and internal training support health. He describes Chen and Yang styles, the role of qi and dantian, and gives advice for beginners.

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4 Aug 2025

Chinese fishing in Mauritania threatens local fishers

A long fishing deal with Chinese companies has increased Chinese vessels in Mauritanian waters. Local fishers report overfishing and sharp declines in species, while groups call on authorities to protect coastal livelihoods.

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1 Aug 2025

Africa plans to make more vaccines

The African Union aims for the continent to make most of its own vaccines by 2040. Africa now produces very few vaccines, and plans include new partnerships, factories and international funding, but experts warn of big challenges.

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31 Jul 2025

Budhani: a Tharu fable refabulated

"Budhani" is a novella retold from an Indigenous Tharu folktale. It follows a crow reborn as a girl, and it mixes a fight for rights with scenes of love and family conversation.

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