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@africanews Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:38:50
Spain: Thousands Gather as Pope Leo XIV Reaches Barcelona
Spain's Barcelona welcomed Pope Leo XIV on 9 June as thousands gathered for a prayer service at the city's cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. The pontiff's visit includes a landmark ceremony at the Sagrada Familia Basilica.
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@africanews Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:03:39
Despite outrage, Kenya and U.S. launch $1.6 billion health programme
Kenya and the United States have officially launched a $1.6 billion health partnership after months of legal disputes delayed its implementation. The five-year agreement aims to strengthen disease surveillance, healthcare systems and emergency preparedness across the country.
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@africanews Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:47:06
Cholera outbreak overwhelms health facilities in Northeast Nigeria
A rapidly spreading cholera outbreak in northeastern Nigeria has killed at least 74 people and infected more than 7,800, according to Médecins Sans Frontières. The outbreak, which began in early May in Borno State, is overwhelming health facilities as new cases continue to rise daily.
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@africanews Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:22:33
Niger inaugurates new power plant to ease electricity cuts
Electricity rationing has been a persistent challenge since the July 2023 coup. But the situation now appears to be moving toward a temporary solution, with the launch of the Niger-Algeria solidarity power plant
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@surgezirc Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:19
Umm Al Qura bets on a platform model as it launches a five-year strategy and unveils Makkah's next urban frontier
Developer of Masar Destination announces 2026–2030 roadmap and secures 1.2mn sq m Masar Gardens award — signaling a structural shift from single-asset operator to multi-city development platform in the western region MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA Media OutReach Newswire 9 June 2026 Umm Al Qura for Development Construction has drawn a sharp line The post Umm Al Qura bets on a platform model as it launches a five-year strategy and unveils Makkahs next urban frontier appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.
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@surgezirc Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:00:22
Umm Al Qura Unveils SAR 50 Billion Growth Strategy and Launches SAR 6 Billion Masar Gardens Project in Makkah
MAKKAH, SAUDI ARABIA Media OutReach Newswire 9 June 2026 Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction has announced its 2026–2030 growth strategy, marking a significant step in its transformation from a single-destination developer into a diversified urban destination and investment platform across Saudi Arabias Western Region. Masar Gardens As part of this The post Umm Al Qura Unveils SAR 50 Billion Growth Strategy and Launches SAR 6 Billion Masar Gardens Project in Makkah appeared first on SurgeZirc SA.
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