LND topic: alaa-alnajjar page 1

alaa alnajjar

A New York Mayor with Bollywood Roots

November 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor-elect of New York City, surprised many when he ended his victory speech with a Bollywood song. As he finished speaking, he placed his hand over his heart, and then the song "Dhoom Machale" started playing. This choice of music was not random; it reflected his cultural b

politics

Tanzania's Election Chaos: Opposition Cries Foul, Violence Erupts

November 2, 2025

In Tanzania, the recent elections have sparked outrage and unrest. The main opposition party, CHADEMA, refuses to accept the results. They claim the elections were rigged and not fair. Their leader, Tundu Lissu, is in jail. He was arrested months ago for treason. CHADEMA says the elections were fak

health

Living with HIV in Dar es Salaam: The Hidden Struggles

November 2, 2025

In the bustling city of Dar es Salaam, living with HIV comes with a heavy burden. Stigma is a constant companion, making life harder for those affected. Between December 2021 and June 2022, a study shed light on how this stigma impacts their daily lives. The study involved 33 participants from Ilal

politics

A Long-Awaited Freedom for a Prominent Activist

September 24, 2025

After years behind bars, Alaa Abd El Fattah, a well-known Egyptian activist, finally walked out of prison. His release came after a presidential pardon, a move that many hoped would set a precedent for other political prisoners in Egypt. Abd El Fattah's journey to freedom was not easy. He spent mos

politics

Gaza's Ongoing Struggle: Lives Lost and Aid Blocked

May 26, 2025

In the heart of the Gaza Strip, a grim toll continues to rise. Over the last day, Israeli airstrikes have claimed the lives of at least 38 people, including a mother and her two young children who were seeking refuge in a tent. The situation in Gaza is dire, with hospitals in the north cut off and u

politics

A Family Torn Apart: The Tragic Loss in Khan Younis

May 25, 2025

In the heart of the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, a devastating event unfolded on a Friday afternoon. A powerful explosion shook the ground, sending shockwaves through the neighborhood. The blast was so intense that it was felt across the city. It was later revealed to be an Israeli airstrike

politics

Tragedy Strikes Gaza: A Doctor Couple Loses Most of Their Children

May 25, 2025

In the midst of ongoing conflict, a devastating event unfolded in Khan Younis, a city in the southern Gaza Strip. A missile strike hit the home of a doctor couple, resulting in the deaths of nine of their ten children. This tragic incident has sparked international concern and debate over the propor

politics

Gaza Family Devastated by Israeli Air Strike

May 24, 2025

A tragic event unfolded in Gaza when an Israeli air strike hit the home of a local doctor. The strike resulted in the deaths of nine of her ten children. The doctor, Dr. Alaa al-Najjar, works at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis. Her husband and one of her children were injured but survived. The strik

health

Vaccine Hesitancy and Faith in Dar es Salaam

May 14, 2025

Dar es Salaam, the bustling city in Tanzania, faced a unique challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) had high hopes for vaccines as a key tool to fight the virus. Yet, the rollout didn't go as planned. The number of people getting vaccinated was much lower than ex

health

Diabetes and COVID-19: A Double Whammy in Kenya and Tanzania

April 10, 2025

Type 2 diabetes is a serious health issue. It is a long-term condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. It requires constant management and care. The COVID-19 pandemic made things much harder for people with type 2 diabetes in Kenya and Tanzania. These two countries already had s