At least 54 people have died from cholera in Somalia, prompting calls for action from humanitarian groups.
washington — In Somalia, recent months have seen 54 fatalities caused by cholera. The highest number of deaths in a single week this year, totaling nine, was reported by Save the Children, a humanitarian organization. During a VOA Somali interview,…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is currently experiencing extreme amounts of violence, hunger, poverty, and disease.
geneva — The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing high levels of hunger, poverty, malnutrition, and disease, according to the World Health Organization. Particularly concerning is the situation in the eastern region, where ongoing conflicts between armed groups and government…
The cost of cocoa has increased threefold in a span of one year due to the effects of climate change on crops.
Nairobi, Kenya — In preparation for Easter, those who enjoy chocolate should expect to pay more for their beloved holiday treats. According to a nonprofit organization focused on the environment, the price of cocoa has increased by three times due…
According to Oxfam, wealthy corporations are unfairly taking water from developing countries.
LONDON — On Friday, as the United Nations celebrates World Water Day, there is an increasing threat of disputes arising over water access due to the effects of climate change, according to the global organization. In the meantime, the non-governmental…
Armed organizations are continuing their campaign of terror throughout Burkina Faso.
The High Commissioner, Volker Türk, stated from Ouagadougou that his office has been actively communicating with the government, civil society, and others about the various human rights issues in the country. These challenges have arisen after a coup in January…
In Eswatini, the conservation of wildlife and traditional medicine are in conflict.
Manzini, Eswatini — Traditional medicine, or “muti,” is an important part of Eswatini’s culture. However, an increasing demand for muti has placed some of the southern African kingdom’s animal species at risk of extinction. That’s something conservationists and molecular biologists…
United Nations officials informed the Security Council that conflict is the main catalyst behind the current hunger crisis in Sudan.
“As we approach the one-year anniversary of the conflict, we cannot make clearer the desperation that civilians are facing in Sudan,” said Edem Wosornu of the UN humanitarian affairs office, OCHA – one of three senior officials who briefed ambassadors….
The key to achieving financial independence in southern Madagascar is water cultivation.
They reside in Ankilinanjosoa village in Anosy, a region that has experienced a string of droughts resulting in multiple crop failures. A group of twenty-five women created a growers association with the assistance of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)…
in A recent study reveals widespread instances of labor exploitation through coercion.
The International Labor Organization released a study on Tuesday stating that forced labor brings in $236 billion in unlawful profits annually, a significant rise of $64 billion from 2014. According to the research, the rise in numbers can be attributed…
Gambian legislators will be voting on a proposed bill to revoke the ban on FGM.
If the vote on Monday is successful, Gambia will become the first country to revoke its prohibition of female genital cutting, also known as female genital mutilation (FGM). This procedure involves the removal of part or all of the external…