The flash floods that ravaged parts of Aceh on January 26, 2026, didn’t just impact the local population. Papuan students, studying far from home, were among those most severely affected. …
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Papua Tengah Aims to Train New 100 Indigenous Papuan Doctors in Five Years
by Senamanby SenamanIn January 2026, the Government of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province in Indonesia unveiled an ambitious long-term plan that could reshape healthcare access and professional opportunities across the region. At …
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Festival Danau Sentani Returns in 2026: A Cultural Gathering Across Borders
by Senamanby SenamanIn August 2026, a vibrant celebration is set to unfold on the shores of Sentani Lake in Jayapura Regency, Papua, as the annual Festival Danau Sentani (Sentani Lake Festival) makes …
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Papua Tengah’s Free Laptop Program: Bridging Education and Digital Transformation
by Senamanby SenamanIn mid 2026, a series of modest yet meaningful ceremonies took place across several regencies in Papua Tengah Province. From Nabire on the coast to the mountainous districts of Puncak, …
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Papua Tengah Air Transport Subsidy: Making Travel Affordable and Boosting the Economy
by Senamanby SenamanIn the rugged interior of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, Indonesia, the cost of movement for people and goods has long posed a barrier to economic opportunity and social connection. …
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A Papuan Student’s Reflection on Peace and Service After Meeting President Prabowo in London
by Senamanby SenamanWhen Prabowo Subianto visited London on 18-19 January 2026, the meeting rooms and official schedules were only part of the story. Beyond diplomatic discussions and formal engagements, one quiet encounter …
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Papua’s Electrification Success and Ambitious Future Target by PLN
by Senamanby SenamanIn 2025, Papua took a major step toward ending longstanding energy inequality when PT PLN (Persero) successfully brought continuous electricity to 128 previously unlit villages across the region. This achievement …
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Alcohol, Youth Violence, and a Call for Responsibility After a Fatal Student Fight in Yogyakarta
by Senamanby SenamanThe death of a university student in Bantul, Yogyakarta, on the morning of January 17, 2026, has once again highlighted the perils of alcohol consumption among young people, particularly those …
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Flame Bowerbird of Papua: Nature’s Living Canvas in the Heart of the Rainforest
by Senamanby SenamanPapua’s rainforests are among the most biologically diverse places on Earth. In the dense canopy and undergrowth of these ancient woodlands lives a remarkable creature that seems almost sculpted from …
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From 13 to 15 January 2026, Nabire became the meeting point for journalists, media workers, students, and civil society representatives from across Tanah Papua. The city hosted the first Festival …
