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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Eastern Congo's Escalating Conflict: A Humanitarian Crisis

Eastern Congo is in the midst of a serious crisis. Over 400 innocent people have lost their lives in recent clashes. The M23 group, backed by Rwanda, has intensified its attacks in South Kivu. This is happening despite a recent peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, which didn't include the M23 group.

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Nov 29 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprise: Why Eastern Missouri Might See More Snow This Weekend

Eastern Missouri is gearing up for its first snowfall of the season, with a weather alert in place for Friday night and Saturday. The region could see 2 to 4 inches of snow, with some areas potentially getting even more. But why is this happening? It all comes down to some cool physics. Clouds are

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May 04 2025HEALTH

Ethiopia's Struggle with Long-Term Birth Control

Ethiopia faces a significant challenge in promoting the use of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). These methods, which include implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs), are crucial for preventing unwanted pregnancies. They also give women more control over their reproductive health and f

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Apr 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ethiopia's Cinema: A Mirror to Society's Outcasts

Ethiopian cinema has often been a powerful tool for exploring the deep-seated issues within society. Two notable films, "Morning Dew" and "About You, " shine a spotlight on the theme of alienation. This theme is not just about feeling lonely. It's about feeling like you don't belong, like you're on

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Home Births in Ethiopia: What's Really Going On?

Ethiopia is a country where many babies are born at home. This is a big deal because it can be risky for both the mother and the baby. Many women in Ethiopia give birth at home without any help from doctors or nurses. This is a problem because it can lead to serious health issues for the mother and

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Apr 14 2025HEALTH

Eastern Europe's Ethical Research Revolution

Eastern Europe is a hotspot for global clinical trials. Why? Because it's cost-effective. However, this comes with a catch. The region has some gaps in research oversight and a shortage of local experts in research ethics. This raises a big question: Are participants in these trials at risk of being

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Mar 19 2025POLITICS

How Ethiopia's Domestic Violence Policies Fall Short

Ethiopia has agreed to many international and regional rules to stop violence against women. Yet, many women in the country still face domestic violence. There is not much information on how these rules are put into action or the problems that come up. A recent study looked into the challenges of st

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Feb 21 2025HEALTH

Mind Matters: Ethiopia's Mental Health Journey

Ethiopia is grappling with a serious mental health crisis. By the time they reach 14 or 15, many adults in Ethiopia have already experienced mental health symptoms. This makes mental disorders the top non-communicable condition in the country. To understand why, we need to look at the bigger picture

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Feb 14 2025HEALTH

Ethiopia's Kids: The Food Puzzle

Ethiopia is a land where food problems come in two forms: too much or too little. This is especially true for kids aged 6 to 23 months. The issue is not just about having enough food, but also about having the right kind. This is where the concept of "minimum dietary diversity" (MDD) comes in. MDD i

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Feb 06 2025HEALTH

The Journey of Mother's Milk in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's dedication to boosting child health is something it is known for, but when it comes to breastfeeding it's not always clear how things are evolving. For a long time, information about breastfeeding trends and how policies affect these trends stayed scattered about. People didn't k

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