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Promoting Rights Of PWDs!

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These Challenges Coupled With Other Factors hinder Many In Participating Fully To The Socioeconomic, And Overall National Development.

According To The World Health Organisation And The World Bank, An Estimated 15 Percent Of The World’s Population Has A Disability, And An Estimated 106 Million Children Have Moderate And Severe Disabilities.

In Fact, In Some West African Countries Children With Disabilities Are Not Adequately Accounted For In Any Government Records. This Makes Them Vulnerable Especially In Making Decisions That Concern Them And To Help Better Imp

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Al-Shabab Fighters Attack Strategic Town In Central Somalia

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The armed group claims to have seized control of Adan Yabaal town, but the Somali army disputes the battle outcome. The al-Shabab armed group has claimed to have seized control of Adan Yabaal, a town in central Somalia and a logistical hub for the government forces, about 220 kilometres (130 miles) north of the capital, Mogadishu. The fighters launched the raids before dawn on Wednesday, forcing the army to retreat after fierce battles, according to a security officer quoted by the Anadolu news agency. However, the report was disputed by the army. Captain Hussein Olow, a military officer in Adan Yabaal, told the Reuters news agency that government troops had pushed the group back. “The terrorist militants launched a desperate attack on the Somali army positions in the Adan Yabaal district this morning,” Somali captain Mohamed Ali told the AFP news agency from a nearby town. “There was heavy fighting still going on in some parts of the town,” he said. There were no reports of casualties. Al-Shabab has been fighting the Somali government for more than 16 years and frequently targets government officials and military personnel. Adan Yabaal has strategic military significance and serves as a critical logistical hub connecting Hirshabelle state to the neighbouring central state of Galmudug. It was recaptured from al-Shabab in 2022. “After early morning prayers, we heard a deafening explosion, then gunfire,” Fatuma Nur, a mother of four, told Reuters by phone from Adan Yabaal. “Al-Shabab attacked us from two directions,” she added. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is from the area, visited the town in March to meet with military commanders there. A new African Union peacekeeping mission replaced a larger force at the start of the year, but its funding is uncertain, with the United States opposed to a plan to transition to a United Nations financing model. Follow Al Jazeera English:...

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Just In: Hunger Protest: First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Distributes 1,750 Bags Of Rice To The Less Privileged Individuals In Oyo State

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, in collaboration with office of the wife of Oyo state governor, on Tuesday, July 30, distributed 1,750 bags of rice to vulnerables and less privileged individuals across 33 local government in Oyo state as part of efforts to cushion the effect of hunger.

Mrs Tinubu had earlier distributed free thousands of notebooks to students in public schools across the state. The palliatives distribution, which took place in Ibadan, the state capital, was aimed at providing relief to those affected by the current economic hardship.

Mrs. Tinubu, who was represented by the wife of the Oyo state governor, Mrs. Tamunominini Makinde, said the “Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agriculture Support, Education and Social Investment Programme” was part of the federal government’s efforts to alleviate poverty and hunger. She noted that the federal government was committed to ensuring that no Nigerian goes to bed hungry, hence the distribution of the rice.

Mrs. Makinde urged beneficiaries to make good use of the rice and prayed for the country’s economic situation to improve soon. According to her, the rice distribution was part of a nationwide initiative by the First Lady to provide relief to Nigerians affected by hunger and poverty. The beneficiaries, who included widows, orphans, and the elderly, expressed gratitude to the First Lady for the kind gesture, saying the rice would go a long way in alleviating their suffering and providing them with a sense of hope.

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Airbus Plans Hydrogen Jet, Targets 2030 For Rollout

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Airbus has outlined plans to fast-track the development of hydrogen-powered aircraft, refining its ZEROe project roadmap as it seeks to introduce a commercially viable hydrogen jet in the coming decades, the aircraft manufacturer said in an emailed statement on Wednesday. The aerospace giant reaffirmed its commitment to pioneering the future of commercial aviation with next-generation aircraft, including a hydrogen-powered model. Airbus is now focusing on key technological advancements that will support the transition to fuel-cell propulsion, which it sees as the most promising pathway for zero-emission flight. Airbus Head of Future Programmes, Bruno Fichefeux, at the 2025 Airbus Summit, said, “Hydrogen is at the heart of our commitment to decarbonise aviation. While we’ve adjusted our roadmap, our dedication to hydrogen-powered flight is unwavering. “Just as we saw in the automotive sector, fully electric aircraft powered by hydrogen fuel cells have the potential in the longer term to revolutionise air transport for the better, complementing the sustainable aviation fuel pathway.” These technologies were notably showcased as part of a new, notional concept of a hydrogen aircraft powered by four 2-megawatt electric propulsion engines, each driven by a fuel cell system that converts hydrogen and oxygen into electrical energy. The four fuel cell systems would be supplied via two liquid hydrogen tanks. This concept will continue to be refined over the coming years as additional tests will help mature the technologies associated with hydrogen storage and distribution, as well as with the propulsion systems. Airbus Head of the ZEROe Project, Glenn Llewellyn, adds, “Over the last five years, we have explored multiple hydrogen-propulsion concepts before down-selecting this fully electric concept. We are confident it could provide the necessary power density for a hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft and could evolve as we mature the technology. “In the coming years, we will concentrate on advancing the storage, distribution and propulsion systems, while also advocating for the regulatory framework needed to ensure these aircraft can take flight.” In 2023, Airbus successfully demonstrated a 1.2 MW hydrogen propulsion system, and in 2024, end-to-end testing of an integrated fuel cell stack, electric motors, gearboxes, inverters and heat exchangers was completed. To address liquid hydrogen handling and distribution challenges in flight, Airbus, in collaboration with Air Liquide Advanced Technologies, has developed the Liquid Hydrogen Breadboard in Grenoble, France. Integrated ground testing is planned for 2027 at the Electric Aircraft System Test House in Munich, combining the propulsive bench and hydrogen distribution system for comprehensive system validation. Beyond the aircraft technologies, Airbus said it will continue to foster the emergence of a hydrogen aviation economy and the associated regulatory framework, which are also critical enablers to the advent of hydrogen-powered flight at scale.

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