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Rwanda: WASAC Seeks New Contractor for Rubavu Waste Treatment Project

[New Times] WASAC Development Ltd is seeking a new contractor to complete the construction of a faecal sludge treatment plant and landfill in Rubavu Town after terminating the previous contract over…

  • WASAC seeks new contractor for Rubavu waste treatment project
  • Rwf4.1 billion project halted due to previous contractor's poor performance
  • New plant to treat 45.7 cubic meters/day and landfill for 35.9 tonnes/day

World

Africa: At Least 124 Land and Environmental Defenders Killed Globally in 2025

[Global Witness] New Global Witness figures bring the total killed and disappeared since 2012 to 2,375 Just two South American countries - Colombia and Brazil - accounted for 52% of the 2025 killings…

  • At least 124 land and environmental defenders killed globally in 2025
  • Latin America accounted for 85% of documented killings, labeled deadliest region
  • Collective protection mechanisms employed by Indigenous and small-scale farmers

World

Caleb Amisi explains how Linda Mwananchi funded its activities before paybill

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has defended retired President Uhuru Kenyatta over claims linking him to Linda Mwananchi, saying he saw no involvement by the fourth president during his time…

  • Caleb Amisi defended Uhuru Kenyatta's non-involvement in Linda Mwananchi during his tenure.
  • Linda Mwananchi funded activities through member contributions before its paybill launch.
  • Amisi claimed lack of evidence for Uhuru Kenyatta's alleged financial support.

Culture

How Kenya won its bid for 2029 World Athletics Championships

Kenya’s President William Ruto says the World Athletics Championship will be “coming home”, with Nairobi set to make history after being selected as the first African city to host the event in 2029. Ruto hailed the winning bid as a “victory for generations of athletes” who have made the nation “synonymous with excellence” on the […]

Health & Medicine

Increase in air pollution takes a toll on your sleep

The human respiratory system is extremely sensitive to short-term fine particulate matter changes even in relatively clean urban environments, a new study found.

  • Even in cities below WHO limits, pollution still causes respiratory symptoms
  • 10-microgram-per-cubic-meter increase leads to 2.4% rise in coughing
  • Night-time coughing disrupts sleep and links to broader health issues

Culture

‘Shrinking’ Crew Member Sues Warner Bros. for Wrongful Termination, Alleges EP Randall Winston Groped Her

“In three seasons on ‘Shrinking,’ Plaintiff was never disciplined or written up,” the filing notes The post ‘Shrinking’ Crew Member Sues Warner Bros.

  • Mindy Tessa McKoin sues Warner Bros. for wrongful termination and sexual harassment.
  • Executive producer Randall Winston allegedly groped McKoin at Season 2 wrap party.
  • McKoin alleges retaliation and improper compensation for Key Second Assistant Director role.
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