The United Nations and the African Union have entered into a new agreement on human rights.
During the meeting, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat signed a framework agreement on human rights. This agreement builds upon previous accords on peace and security, as well as development. Afterwards, when…
A refugee education advocate from Somalia has been awarded the top honor from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
Abdullahi Mire was raised in the expansive Dadaab refugee complex located in the northeastern region of Kenya, which currently houses over 240,000 registered refugees primarily from Somalia. The UNHCR, in collaboration with partners, oversees operations in the area with the…
Fighting gender-based violence door-to-door with support of Ugandan men
Timothy Mbene Masereka recently spoke with the UN Population Fund (UNFPA) in Uganda as part of a two-part series. This conversation took place before the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which is observed every year from November 25…
A woman from Uganda is fighting for her rights after enduring a lifetime of suffering.
Angela Muhindo interviewed UN Women for the first part of a two-part series discussing the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, observed every year from November 25th to December 10th, which also coincides with Human Rights Day. She stated…
The World Health Organization has confirmed the first instance of sexual transmission of Mpox during the current record outbreak in Congo.
LONDON — The World Health Organization has announced the first confirmed case of sexual transmission of mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the country grapples with its largest outbreak. This is a concerning development, as African scientists caution…
South Africa and Colombia are engaged in a battle against pharmaceutical companies over the availability of tuberculosis and HIV medications.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Some nations, such as South Africa and Colombia, are adopting a more aggressive stance against pharmaceutical companies after being left behind in the competition for COVID-19 vaccines. They are also resisting policies that prevent access…
In the past six weeks, 450,000 people have been displaced due to conflicts in eastern DR Congo.
In the past six weeks, there have been intense conflicts between non-state armed groups and government forces, leading to the displacement of over 450,000 individuals in Rutshuru and Masisi territories of North Kivu province. Upon arriving in Sake, a town…
The countries of West Africa are taking action to address widespread outbreaks of diphtheria by focusing on those who have not received vaccinations.
abuja, nigeria — Government officials in multiple West African nations are working to control large-scale diphtheria outbreaks. In Nigeria, a high-ranking health official stated on Thursday that millions of people are receiving vaccinations to address significant vulnerabilities to the disease….
The victor of the Ethiopian American Top Young Scientist Challenge aims to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
A 14-year-old American of Ethiopian descent residing in Virginia, USA, has been named the winner of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge, a yearly science contest for students in grades 5 to 8. VOA’s Eden Geremew interviewed the champion in Fairfax…
Nigeria is anticipating a positive economic growth as a result of recent investment agreements.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, is pleased to announce the implementation of new trade deals with Germany. This includes an agreement that requires Nigeria to export liquid natural gas. The Tinubu-led administration has been busy securing…