According to the World Health Organization, there are currently anthrax outbreaks in five countries in East and Southern Africa.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The World Health Organization reported on Monday that five countries in East and southern Africa are currently experiencing outbreaks of the anthrax disease. This year alone, there have been over 1,100 suspected cases and 20…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing upcoming elections amidst a growing state of insecurity.
During a meeting with UN Security Council ambassadors, Bintou Keita, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, reported that there has been consistent advancement in the election procedure, despite encountering major logistical, financial, and security difficulties. She stated that the recent…
Brief News from Around the World: Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti, Disease Outbreaks in Sudan, Reforms to UK Sentencing
Ulrika Richardson, the UN’s Deputy Special Representative for Haiti, stated in Geneva that 5.2 million Haitians require humanitarian aid and more than 4.3 million are experiencing severe food insecurity. This means that two out of every five individuals in Haiti,…
Women from Africa leading the way in peacekeeping efforts.
In 2022, Baah was among the 173 female peacekeepers from Ghana who were part of the UN Interim Mission in Lebanon. She was also one of the 6,200 women peacekeepers, including military and police personnel, serving in 12 peacekeeping missions…
In short global updates: Flooding in Somalia, Update on Cholera in Sudan, and Efforts to Prevent Genocide.
The east African nation has been impacted by heavy rainfall, leading to an increase in water levels that have affected over 2.4 million people. The UN aid teams are growing worried about the potential spread of water-related illnesses, according to…
The previously thought-to-be extinct Golden Mole has been rediscovered in South Africa.
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Scientists in South Africa have reported finding a type of mole with a shimmering golden fur and the remarkable ability to move through sand dunes as if swimming. This species had not been sighted for…
Support is provided to women who are living with HIV in Mozambique.
A recent national HIV assessment report in Mozambique revealed that 25% of women aged 35-39 are living with the HIV virus. The Kindlimuka Association is actively working to address the stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS and provide support for affected…
The Security Council has reached an agreement to end the United Nations mission in Sudan.
The military government of Sudan, which has been engaged in a power struggle with the RSF militia since April, has stated that the UN mission is not meeting its expectations. UNITAMS, the UN Integrated Transitional Assistance Mission in Sudan, is…
Demand increases as floods continue to spread in Somalia.
The crisis started when the deyr rainy season began in October, six months after the country had just recovered from a severe drought that almost caused a widespread famine. Tweet URL GConway_UN “According to George Conway, the UN Deputy Special…
A company in South Africa will soon begin producing vaginal rings designed to prevent HIV infection.
A company in South Africa plans to produce vaginal rings that can prevent HIV transmission. This development has been praised by AIDS experts, who believe it will ultimately lead to lower costs and wider accessibility. On Thursday, the Population Council…