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CairoScene
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Walgz Explores Identity & Purpose in His Sonic Journey ‘Mkana Ween?'
Walgz returns with 'Mkana Ween?', a deeply reflective EP mapping mental and emotional terrain. Blending amapiano, drill, and Sudanese roots, it's a fearless meditation on purpose and direction. Jul 13, 2025 Walgz's latest EP 'Mkana Ween?' is a focused, introspective project shaped as much by its sound as its themes. Sonically, it fuses off-kilter drill rhythms, the deep groove of Amapiano, and stripped-back trap into a cohesive palette. The production by Wazic, Tmsa7, OTT, and XOB is textural, allowing space for tension, reflection, and clarity. Across four tracks, Walgz crafts a soundscape that mirrors his inner questions: 'Dori' opens with slow-burning trap and drill textures, 'Lyale' leans into late-night Amapiano with Sudanese melodic touches, 'Shimal' explodes with distorted, off-grid energy, and 'Mashi' resolves with sparse, ambient calm. The vocal delivery stays razor-sharp, prioritising mood and control over theatrics. 'Mkana Ween?' is a sonic map, an immersive blend of genre-fluid beats and emotional precision, inviting listeners into Walgz's inner world.
Forbes
03-07-2025
- Health
- Forbes
Aid Cuts Put Vulnerable Children At Further Risk In Burkina Faso
Forced out of their homes by armed groups, displaced families in Burkina Faso rely on humanitarian aid to meet their children's basic needs. Now global budget cuts threaten to undo their fragile safety net. Here's how to help. fter fleeing armed violence in northeastern Burkina Faso, Fadima Bandé and her children are sheltering in a site for the internally displaced in Dori. Cuts to foreign aid funding could affect access to adequate care for families like Fadima's. Fadima Bandé didn't want to leave her farmland or the animals she raised to support her family in northeastern Burkina Faso. But when armed groups descended on her home village of Sohlan, seizing everything, she had no choice. Bandé took her twin girls and fled in search of safety. Watch the video: A flight from violence and a tragedy en route Displacement was particularly hard on her young children. "As we fled, one of my daughters fell ill after being soaked by the rain," Bandé said. "The child had caught a cold and was already suffering from malnutrition. We took her to the hospital in Sebba but she died." Eventually, the family found shelter in a displacement site in Dori. Eight months ago, Bandé gave birth to another set of twins, boys this time. Without nutritious food to eat, she couldn't produce enough breast milk to feed her babies. Now the boys, too, are malnourished. More than 3.2 million children across Burkina Faso are in need of assistance For families like Bandé's, pushed out of their homes and cut off from their livelihoods, humanitarian aid offers a lifeline. Despite the deteriorating security situation, UNICEF continues to deliver lifesaving assistance and essential services across Burkina Faso. In the first quarter of 2025, UNICEF reached more than 25,000 children under 5 with treatment for severe acute malnutrition. More than 10,000 mothers and children received essential health and nutrition services, and over 48,000 children were treated against malaria, diarrhea and pneumonia. Read the latest situation report for details on UNICEF's emergency response in Burkina Faso Burkina Faso is one of the most neglected humanitarian crises in the world UNICEF is determined to stay and deliver in Burkina Faso, reaching 3.1 million people, including 2.8 million children, with critical support in 2025. But global foreign aid reductions are threatening these vital services, risking children's lives and futures in an already overlooked region marked by protracted armed violence and recurrent climate shocks. In 2024, five of UNICEF's top ten underfunded appeals were in West and Central Africa: Burkina Faso, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mali, Niger and the Sahel. In the past five years, as humanitarian needs have risen across the region, funding requirements have nearly doubled, increasing from $949.5 million in 2017 to $1.9 billion in 2024. UNICEF's 2025 appeal to respond to the multisectoral humanitarian needs of children in Burkina Faso remains only 7 percent funded, leaving a funding gap of $236.8 million. Learn more about UNICEF's work in Burkina Faso A donation to UNICEF is an investment in a better future UNICEF is funded entirely by voluntary contributions from governments, private sector partners and individuals. This support has helped save millions of children's lives, helped ensure infectious diseases do not spread across borders, and helped mitigate the risks of instability and violence. Providing assistance when it is needed most can not only change the trajectory of a child's life, it can also help families and communities build resilience and shape a healthier, safer future. Your contribution to UNICEF is more important than ever. Please donate. Right now, the lives of the most vulnerable children hang in the balance as conflicts and crises jeopardize the care and protection that they deserve. Dependable, uninterrupted and effective foreign aid is critical to the well-being of millions of children. Please contact your members of Congress and urge them to support ongoing U.S. investments in foreign assistance.
The Independent
25-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Carlos Verona claims long-awaited victory as Primoz Roglic loses more time at Giro d'Italia
Carlos Verona soloed to victory on stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia as Primoz Roglic lost more time on the pink jersey held by Isaac del Toro. A day after Lidl-Trek lost their leader Giulio Ciccone following a heavy crash, Verona delivered an outstanding response as he claimed his first career Grand Tour stage win - and only his second professional victory - at the age of 32. The Spaniard attacked out of a seven-strong breakaway at the foot of the Dori climb around 45km from the finish of the 219km stage from Fiume Veneto, building a slim advantage by the summit and holding off his challenges over a rolling finale. But behind it was another bad day for pre-race favourite Roglic who was unable to follow the moves of his general classification rivals. Egan Bernal had made the first significant move with an attack on the mighty Monte Grappa midway through the stage, and it was notable that Roglic had no response as Del Toro and others covered the attack. The main leaders came back together on the descent but it had been a preview of what was to come as further attacks followed on the Dori, as Roglic was again distanced, losing 90 seconds by the end of the stage. Del Toro remains one minute 20 seconds ahead of Simon Yates, with the Mexican's UAE Team Emirates team-mate Juan Ayuso a further six seconds back in third. But Roglic fell five places to 10th, his deficit to pink just shy of four minutes going into Monday's rest day and the final week of racing.
Scottish Sun
04-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Exotic ‘bioluminescent' island that wants to be the next Maldives has beautiful new resort
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN EXOTIC island wants to be an alternative to the Maldives - and it has a fancy new hotel resort. Bangaram Island is in Lakshadweep, India, an archipelago of 36 atolls, yet is often overlooked by Brits due to it's lack of direct UK flights. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 6 The resort on Bangaram Island in Lakshadweep, India, has 45 cocoon-shaped rooms and five shell-shaped rooms Credit: 6 The island offers many activities including scuba diving Credit: 6 At night, the water surrounding the island glows blue due to plankton Credit: Alamy However, a huge redevelopment of the island is being pushed forward for it to "rival the Maldives," Forbes reports. Following a visit to the islands from the Prime Minister, India's largest online travel company reported a 3,400 per cent increase in searches for Lakshadweep. There are plans for two "world class" resorts to open across the islands, although if you want to head to Bangaram Island, there is already a new one to explore. Praveg Resorts opened on the island back in January and features 45 cocoon-shaped rooms and five shell-shaped rooms. The rooms are all designed with eco-friendly materials, emphasising the resort's focus on sustainable tourism. The resort boasts a range of activities including snorkelling, scuba diving, breakfast by the sea and at night, the sea surrounding the island even turns bioluminescent. At night, the waves and shore of the island glow with a blue light due to the bioluminescent plankton in the water. The phenomenon is particularly common in during the monsoon season, between June and September. Visitors can see the blue hues by walking along the shore or kayaking at night, however some plankton species may produce toxins so it is best not to swim. Back on the sand and in the light of day, little hermit crabs can often be spotted scurrying across the island's beaches. The Spanish resort with Maldives-style overwater hotel rooms and floating Bali breakfasts In addition, many creatures can be seen on dives and snorkelling adventures including parrot fish, coral reefs, tuna, seahorses, sting rays, clown fish, surgeonfish - or perhaps better known as Dori - and sea turtles. For those who want to stay on the island, the beach features hammocks to lounge in whilst soaking up the Indian sun. One user commented on social media: "Bangaram Island is like a dreamy slice of heaven in Lakshadweep! "The water's colors are pure wizardry, leaving me spellbound. We landed at the fabulous Atoll Praveg, which is way more than a beach tent - it's like stepping into a beach fairy tale! "With jaw-dropping views, crystal-clear waters, and adrenaline-pumping water sports, plus top-notch service from our host Praveg, our escape was nothing short of legendary." Another added: "Small pearl in the middle of a wonderful sea. 6 However, the island is not easy for Brits to get to Credit: "Very fine white sand, palm trees, mangroves and a small lake in the center of the island." A similar resort is located on Thinnakara, a neighbouring island and features 85 cocoon-shaped rooms and 15 shell-shaped rooms. However, whilst the islands look to being a great alternative to the Maldives, it isn't the easiest for Brits to get to them. At the moment, the best way to get to Lakshadweep is by flying to Mangalore and then getting a ferry for two hours to the islands. And the flights are also not direct, with a couple of layovers sometimes necessary. 6 Currently, Brits would need to get on at least a couple of flights and a ferry to reach the island Credit: In total, Lakshadweep has 36 islands and in Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hundred thousand islands'. It is India's smallest Union Territory, stretching only 32 square kilometres. Amongst the islands, 10 are inhabited and there are three reefs and five submerged banks. The capital of the region is Kavaratti, which is known for its beautiful beaches and lagoons, as well as full-service scuba facilities. There are several other destinations across the globe that look like the Maldives, but are actually cheaper to go to. Also, stunning 'British Maldives' are one of the warmest places in the UK.
The Irish Sun
04-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Exotic ‘bioluminescent' island that wants to be the next Maldives has beautiful new resort
AN EXOTIC island wants to be an alternative to the Maldives - and it has a fancy new hotel resort. Bangaram Island is in Lakshadweep, India, an archipelago of 36 atolls, yet is often overlooked by Brits due to it's lack of direct UK flights. Advertisement 6 The resort on Bangaram Island in Lakshadweep, India, has 45 cocoon-shaped rooms and five shell-shaped rooms Credit: 6 The island offers many activities including scuba diving Credit: 6 At night, the water surrounding the island glows blue due to plankton Credit: Alamy However, a huge redevelopment of the island is being pushed forward for it to "rival the Maldives," Following a visit to the islands from the Prime Minister, India's largest online travel company reported a 3,400 per cent increase in searches for Lakshadweep. There are plans for two "world class" resorts to open across the islands, although if you want to head to Bangaram Island, there is already a new one to explore. Praveg Resorts opened on the island back in January and features 45 cocoon-shaped rooms and five shell-shaped rooms. Advertisement Read more on island holidays The rooms are all designed with eco-friendly materials, emphasising the resort's focus on sustainable tourism. The resort boasts a range of activities including At night, the waves and shore of the island glow with a blue light due to the bioluminescent plankton in the water. The phenomenon is particularly common in during the monsoon season, between June and September. Advertisement Most read in Beach holidays Visitors can see the blue hues by walking along the shore or kayaking at night, however some plankton species may produce toxins so it is best not to swim. Back on the sand and in the light of day, little hermit crabs can often be spotted scurrying across the island's beaches. The Spanish resort with Maldives-style overwater hotel rooms and floating Bali breakfasts In addition, many creatures can be seen on dives and snorkelling adventures including parrot fish, coral reefs, tuna, seahorses, sting rays, clown fish, surgeonfish - or perhaps better known as Dori - and For those who want to stay on the island, the beach features hammocks to lounge in whilst soaking up the Indian sun. Advertisement One user commented on social media: "Bangaram Island is like a dreamy slice of heaven in Lakshadweep! "The water's colors are pure wizardry, leaving me spellbound. We landed at the fabulous Atoll Praveg, which is way more than a beach tent - it's like stepping into a beach fairy tale! "With jaw-dropping views, crystal-clear waters, and adrenaline-pumping Another added: "Small pearl in the middle of a wonderful sea. Advertisement 6 However, the island is not easy for Brits to get to Credit: "Very fine white sand, palm trees, mangroves and a small lake in the center of the island." A similar resort is located on Thinnakara, a neighbouring island and features 85 cocoon-shaped rooms and 15 shell-shaped rooms. However, whilst the islands look to being a great alternative to the Advertisement At the moment, the best way to get to Lakshadweep is by flying to Mangalore and then getting a ferry for two hours to the islands. And the flights are also not direct, with a couple of layovers sometimes necessary. 6 Currently, Brits would need to get on at least a couple of flights and a ferry to reach the island Credit: In total, Lakshadweep has 36 islands and in Malayalam and Sanskrit means 'a hundred thousand islands'. Advertisement It is India's smallest Union Territory, stretching only 32 square kilometres. Amongst the islands, 10 are inhabited and there are three reefs and five submerged banks. The capital of the region is Kavaratti, which is known for its beautiful beaches and lagoons, as well as full-service scuba facilities. There are several Advertisement Also, stunning 'British Maldives' are one of the warmest places in the UK. 6 Bangaram Island is just one of 36 in the region, 10 of which are inhabited Credit: Alamy
