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17 Mar 2026

Bird flu affecting black vultures in the United States

Researchers found highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in many dead black vultures collected in 2022 and 2023. The study warns of a large, unseen impact on vultures and risks for rarer species like condors.

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16 Mar 2026

New oral drug approved for sleeping sickness

European regulators approved Acoziborole, a single-dose oral treatment for sleeping sickness after successful trials in the DRC and Guinea. Sanofi will donate doses to WHO, but national approvals and vector control are still needed to reach elimination goals.

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16 Mar 2026

Asma's fight for girls' education in Afghanistan

Asma writes about how girls lost access to school after the Taliban took Kabul in 2021. She found a secret English centre, became a teacher and won an online place to study in April.

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16 Mar 2026

Kobudo demonstration at the Nippon Budokan

On February 1 Global Voices attended the 49th Japanese Kobudo Demonstration at the Nippon Budokan. The event showed empty-hand and weapon techniques, noted preservation efforts, and discussed how schools adapt to attract young people.

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15 Mar 2026

New rules for music and film in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has introduced new rules for concerts and film reviews. The law, signed on February 18 and effective for concerts from April 20, restricts certain content and requires organisers to coordinate with local authorities.

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15 Mar 2026

Kamate warns Congo communities are at risk

François Kaserake Kamate, an activist from eastern DRC, says mineral wealth fuels violence and keeps people poor. He criticizes outside projects, calls for solidarity and peaceful action, and asks people to protect Congo's communities.

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13 Mar 2026

New Russian law restricts films seen as against traditional values

A law that began on 1 March 2026 lets the Ministry of Culture block films that it says discredit traditional Russian spiritual and moral values. The rules cover cinemas, streaming services and social media.

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12 Mar 2026

Violence in West Asia and the threat to international law

Violence across Gaza, Lebanon and Iran has raised warnings that international law is eroding. Attacks on civilians, infrastructure and humanitarian personnel, plus harsh political rhetoric, worry critics about a dangerous new precedent.

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11 Mar 2026

Viral videos and Addis Ababa’s new boulevard

After President Erdoğan’s visit, a motorcade video of a new Addis Ababa boulevard went viral. A similar reaction followed an influencer livestream. The corridor project aims to modernize the city but faces criticism amid conflict and humanitarian needs.

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11 Mar 2026

Few new antibiotics for children amid rising resistance

Global experts warn that few child-friendly antibiotics are being developed while antimicrobial resistance already causes millions of deaths. A 2026 Benchmark finds fewer drugs in company pipelines and a shortage of medicines for under-five children.

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11 Mar 2026

Local climate adaptation must be central to African planning

A new study warns that locally led climate adaptation must be part of national planning in Africa. It says efforts are fragmented, underfunded and often driven by external priorities, and highlights agriculture and early warning systems.

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10 Mar 2026

Why the Oscars still matter

The 98th Academy Awards are on March 15. Viewership is much lower than before, but experts say Oscars still shape careers and the Academy is changing to reach new audiences.

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