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Another Gen Z protest in Morocco!

Photo credit: AP News Many young Moroccans have poured into the streets across the country demanding basic amenities from the government. The group, apparently Gen Zs, are rallying under the banner of “Gen Z 212”. The movement materialized quickly online and mobilized Moroccans across a dozen cities since Saturday. Clashes with security forces have turned deadly….

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Strikes and protests across France!

Photo credit: France 24 Protesters took to the streets of more than 200 towns and cities across France on Thursday to denounce spending cuts and demand higher taxes on the rich. In  Paris, thousands of workers, retirees and students marched from Place d’Italie. The Eiffel Tower informed visitors it was closed due to the strike. …

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Somalia’s university makes impact in agric!

Photo credit: SATG Zamzam University of Science and Technology (ZUST) in Somalia is making strides in tackling the country’s food security issues by increasing agricultural production. AA reports that the Mogadishu-based university, supported by Turkish institutions such as the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and the Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH), offers modern agricultural technologies at…

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82-year-old U of T student makes headlines after joining her daughter – a prof – and grandson on campus!

Photo credit: CBC At age 82, Marion Gommerman has proved you’re never too old to learn. U of T News reports that she is a new University of Toronto student inspired to return to school after participating in an intergenerational learning program at Christie Gardens, a local retirement community and long-term care home.  Her story has drawn…

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