RFK Jr says Texas measles outbreak a ‘call to action’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), said the measles outbreak in west Texas is a “call to action,” as he encouraged parents to consider whether to get their children vaccinated. Kennedy, a longtime vaccine skeptic, said the decision to vaccinate is “personal” but defended the efficacy of…
Key protein identified for understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have identified a specific form of the tau protein that is responsible for mediating the toxicity of harmful protein clumps in human neurons and thus represents a target for future treatments / publication in ‘Alzheimer’s & Dementia…
Justice Delayed? Court Pauses Baby Pendo Case as Officers Challenge Charges
The Court of Appeal has suspended the plea-taking for 11 police officers accused of committing crimes during the 2017 post-election violence in Kisumu. The officers, who led the brutal police operation, face 47 counts of crimes against humanity, including the killing of six-month-old Baby Pendo. The suspects include Titus Yoma…Israel says it will block aid going into Gaza until Hamas agrees ceasefire extension
CNN — Israel said Sunday it has stopped the entry of all humanitarian aid into Gaza until Hamas agrees to a US-backed extension of the ceasefire deal, after phase one of the deal expired on Saturday. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said he backed a US proposal to temporarily extend the current ceasefire during…
African NGOs appeal judgement in controversial oil pipeline case
Four NGOs recently appealed to the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) to have their concerns about a contentious oil pipeline heard on merit. The landmark case, filed four years ago, had previously been dismissed on technical grounds. The four East African NGOs — the Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights (CEFROHT) and the…
Israel Blocks Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Amid Ceasefire Dispute
Israel has suspended all humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza, citing Hamas’ refusal to agree to a proposed six-week ceasefire extension, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office announced on Sunday, 2 March. The first phase of the ceasefire, which began on 19 January 2025, expired on 1 March 2025…
Israel blocks aid to devastated Gaza as truce’s first phase ends
Israel on Sunday blocked aid flowing into Gaza, where a six-week truce enabled the entry of vital food, shelter and medical assistance, prompting the UN to call for an immediate restoration of humanitarian assistance.The Israeli decision came as talks on a truce extension appeared to hit an impasse…
Tunisia opponents to be tried on state security charges amid crackdown
A highly anticipated trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of plotting against state security is set to start Tuesday, with critics and rights groups denouncing it as unfair and politically motivated.The case has named around 40 high-profile defendants — including former diplomats, politicians, lawyers and media figures — some of whom have been…