BANJUL, Gambia (MNTV)- The Edward Francis Small Teaching Hospital (EFSTH), Gambia’s primary referral facility, has received a significant boost in its pediatric care capabilities, thanks to a state-of-the-art ward renovation sponsored by Cornerstone Group, a Gambian-owned company. The newly unveiled Pediatric Surgical Unit is designed t...
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (MNTV) – Ethiopia’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a transformation, with a groundbreaking project significantly boosting wheat production in its traditionally challenging lowland regions, reports the Addis Standard. The ADAPT-Wheat project, led by the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (C...
RABBAT, Morocco (MNTV) – Morocco holds the human potential worth $2.6 billion—2.2% of GDP—in its economy if the integration of rural women is enabled into the workforce, according to new findings from the High Commission for Planning (HCP). However, despite their potential, systemic barriers continue to limit their participation, according to...
BEIRUT, Lebanon (MNTV) – The Lebanese government is taking steps to increase the country’s minimum wage in an effort to help citizens cope with soaring living costs and economic instability. Officials say the move aims to ensure workers earn a salary that provides a “decent life” amid the ongoing financial crisis, Lebanese newspape...
ALGIERS, Algeria (MNTV) – Algerian cinema is witnessing a remarkable revival, with over 300 films screened nationwide in recent months—including in remote southern regions through mobile cinema caravans—marking a new era for the country’s film industry. This resurgence follows sweeping reforms and strategic investments by the Algerian governm...
BATNA, Algeria (MNTV) – Algeria has begun digitally documenting the UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Timgad, a well-preserved Roman city, as part of a global heritage preservation initiative led by UNESCO. The project, titled “Diving into Cultural Heritage,” aims to create precise 3D digital models of world heritage sites us...
PETRA, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordan’s tourism authority, Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority (PDTRA), has finalized preparations to welcome visitors to the iconic Rose City during Eid Al-Fitr, ensuring all tourist and archaeological sites are fully operational. The preparation will include maintenance of services at the visitor center, P...
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordan’s state-maintained Petroleum Refinery Company (JPRC) has announced a major corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative, dedicating 5% of its annual profits to bolster the health and education sectors in the Kingdom. JPRC’s initiative is expected to enhance healthcare and education services across the Kingdo...
A U.S. judge has stopped the arrest of Columbia University student Yunseo Chung, who is facing deportation over her role in protests for Palestine. A federal court in New York issued a temporary restraining order, blocking officials from detaining her. Chung is a permanent U.S. resident from South Korea, who was targeted by immigration authori...
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has taken “full responsibility” for mistakenly adding a journalist to a private Signal group discussing a planned U.S. military strike in Yemen. Speaking on Fox News, Waltz called it “embarrassing” and vowed to “get to the bottom of it.” The chat group, named “Houth...
