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Venezuela's government has handed control to the armed forces in the state of La Guaira after severe earthquakes. The official death toll stands at 920.

18. juni 2026 Rapportert av AI

Den svenske regjeringen har utnevnt Hanna Hellquist til ny generaldirektør for bistandsorganet Sida. Hun har fungert i stillingen siden februar.

Religious leaders and Muslim faithful have called for emergency aid to communities in drought-affected areas as Ramadan begins. The holy month, expected to start on February 18 or 19, coincides with severe drought in counties including Lamu and Mandera. They warn that the drought could endanger health and religious observances.

9. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

Ethiopian and French governments signed several agreements in Addis Ababa to support Ethiopia's economic reforms. The agreements were signed by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide and French Minister for European and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot. France will provide 80 million euros in grants and 1.5 million euros in technical assistance.

Politicians and government officials used Christmas celebrations to provide aid to citizens, turning the holiday into a campaign season ahead of the 2027 general elections. The aid included food and cash distributions, highlighting poverty exploited for political gain. These events occurred across various regions in Kenya.

13. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

Following flash floods that killed over 1,000 people in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, authorities are assessing poverty impacts and supporting community recovery. Refugee numbers are declining as aid distribution continues, including mosque cleanups for the first post-disaster prayers.