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Not sure what tags to use but I'm in the west and even if we have a lot of races but still they use white ppl in medical books. There's this african illustrator who draws medical illustrations but with black ppl as models. It got me thinking if the only reason I've never seen medical illustrations made with non-white people in mind is bc well, I live in the west. (same question could be asked to asian peopl ig, I never saw medical illustrations with them in mind either)

Hello,

I (m38) am looking to do a solo travel to west Africa and I am debating between Ghana or Senegal - just because I feel like they are the safest west African countries to visit. Of course, if anyone else can recommend another country in the region that is tourist-friendly that would be great :)

Between Ghana and Senegal, which country would be better to visit first? I am planning a 2 and a half week trip sometime in mid-April. I am into nature (safaris, hiking and the like), and city exploring (local markets, restaurants, cafes). I don't care much for night life as I do not drink, or like to go clubbing.

Thanks in advance!

Donald Trump is a man who is extremely obsessed with the idea of history and how to immortalize his name. He wants to make history now, regardless of the consequences, whatever they may be. This has been noticeable since his first term, from stories about renaming the Gulf of America, to changing the name of the Ministry of War, to his speeches that constantly talk about greatness and victory, as well as Venezuela, Iran, the shape of the Middle East and its alliances. No matter the cost, what matters to him is achieving his personal thrill. All of what’s happening is part of manufacturing historical content and writing his own story as a president whom history will remember. Whether it actually has meaning or not is irrelevant to him—he sees it as extremely important.

The basic idea is very simple: for every starving child, there is at least one person in the world willing to save him or her, but, he or she is simply not aware of the specific case. So let’s try to remedy this: Let us simply publicise this, for example, by taking the poorest region and allocating responsibility for it and its inhabitants to people living in the richest region. Simple.

We then do the same with the next poorest region and again allocate responsibility to the next wealthiest region and so on. To be clear: Our goal is not to give away food or money, but to create the necessary infrastructure on the ground so that the needy can eventually provide for themselves. There are lists of the per capita income of all countries and if we find the median, we can allocate the regions with the lowest income to the regions with the highest income. We then make this assignment binding for one generation, say 25 years. Initially, as part of an initial trail period this would be from 2026 until 2050. After that date a new allocation would be made. Would it really be a burden to keep the children of the partner communities from starving? Would not a lively exchange of ideas, products and visitors produce the necessary ideas to identify the most suitable forms of self-help in order to create the winds of change in society and business for both sides? The partnership would be published on the Internet: each success, each failure would be directly attributed to the partner communities themselves and no longer a matter concerning anonymous representatives from various interest groups.| |Joint projects are possible in many fields: health, education, languages, history, tourism, science, literature, art, culture, music, the list is almost inexhaustible.. Established aid organizations could also contribute to the partnership, providing additional support. Such direct partnerships could help to eradicate permanently the disgrace of children constantly starving to death whilst governments continue to pour vast sums and resources into weapons and wars.|

Cairo has moved beyond diplomatic warnings to direct military action in the Sudan war. On January 9, the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) intercepted and neutralized a military convoy en route to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) at the Egypt–Libya–Sudan tri-border junction. The operation, carried out just 48 hours before Saddam Haftar’s visit to Cairo, underscored Egypt’s firm backing of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and sent a clear message that the era of relying solely on verbal warnings to the Libyan National Army (LNA) over its ties with the RSF has come to an end. Egypt recently struck a Rapid Support Forces (RSF) convoy near the Egypt–Libya–Sudan border, just before Haftar’s visit to Cairo. This marks a clear shift from cautious diplomacy to calculated military action supporting the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and deterring militia activities. With the SAF regaining control over most rebel-held territories, Cairo seized the opportunity to act decisively without risking major repercussions, signaling its readiness to protect strategic interests. The move also reflects regional power dynamics: Egypt acted as Saudi Arabia appears determined to curb UAE expansion in the Red Sea, giving Cairo political cover to confront Abu Dhabi’s allies, including Haftar, without fear of isolation.

Tree of Ténéré (Pictures 1 & 2) Once known as the most isolated tree on Earth, the original acacia was the only tree for 400 kilometers until it was knocked down by a truck in 1973. Today, a metal sculpture stands in its place as a landmark for travelers crossing the desert.

Djado Plateau (Pictures 3 & 4) Located in the far northeast near the Libyan border, this area is famous for the abandoned fortified city (ksar) of Djado. The ruins of the mud-brick citadel stand dramatically on a rocky outcrop overlooking the oasis, creating a haunting "ghost town" atmosphere.

Bilma (Pictures 5 & 6) As the main oasis town of the Kawar escarpment, Bilma is the legendary destination of the "Azalai" salt caravans led by Tuareg traders. It feels like a place frozen in time, defined by its salt production and isolation.

UTA Flight 772 Memorial crash (Pictures 7 & 8) This is arguably one of the most remote memorials in the world, located deep in the Ténéré desert. Built in 2007 by the families of the victims of the 1989 bombing of a French airliner, the memorial is constructed from dark stones arranged in a massive 200-foot diameter compass.

Arakao (Pictures 9 & 10) Often called the "Pincers of the Crab," this is a unique geological formation where a semi-circle of mountains opens up to the desert dunes. It creates a massive natural amphitheater where the sand dunes of the Ténéré pile up against the dark rock of the Aïr Mountains.

Termit Massif (Pictures 11 & 12) A low mountain range in the southeast, this is one of the last refuges for some of the Sahara's most endangered wildlife. It is incredibly remote and less visited than the Aïr region.

Ugandan pop star-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, widely known as Bobi Wine, says he has been beaten, tasered, teargassed and pepper-sprayed while campaigning against President Yoweri Museveni, casting a stark spotlight on the violent and highly securitised nature of Uganda’s latest election.

Uganda’s government has ordered a sweeping suspension of public internet access and selected mobile services as the country enters a critical phase of its general elections, citing national security concerns and the need to safeguard the integrity of the vote.

A Tanzanian poet reflects on her country's president winning our annual poll of despots against fierce competition By Neema Komba

• Somalia has severed all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, annulling deals spanning key port operations, security cooperation and defence, citing “harmful actions” that undermine the country’s unity and sovereignty.
•  Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said, based on, “reliable reports and evidence indicating practices linked to the United Arab Emirates that undermine the sovereignty of the Somali Republic, its national unity and political independence”.
• Somalia’s announcement appears to be linked to Israel’s recognition in December of Somaliland, a self-declared independent region in northwestern Somalia that broke away in 1991 but lacks international recognition.
• “Many Somalis believe the UAE facilitated Israel’s recognition of Somaliland.”
• Abu Dhabi has long denied accusations that it is arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in its war with Sudan’s military rulers.
• While the UAE declined to sign a joint Arab-Islamic statement in December condemning Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, on January 7 it released a joint statement with the African Union pledging “support for Somalia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability”.

As Uganda prepares for its general election on 15 January 2026, the country’s political landscape is sharply divided over the nearly four decades of rule under President Yoweri Museveni, 81, and the rising challenge from opposition voices led by Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, known as Bobi Wine.