DR Congo mission chief says humanitarian disaster ‘unfolding before our very eyes’
Ms. Keita, who also heads the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, MONUSCO, sounded the alarm over the humanitarian disaster “unfolding before our very eyes”. More than seven million people in the country are displaced, particularly due to the operations…
Schools to Reopen in South Sudan After Two Weeks of Extreme Heat
JUBA, South Sudan — South Sudan’s government on Tuesday said schools will reopen next week following a two-week closure due to extreme heat across the country. The health and education ministries said temperatures were expected to steadily drop with the…
Some pro-Kremlin media outlets are trying to downplay the involvement of Islamist extremists in the recent attack in Moscow.
Russian pro-government media are ignoring the Islamic State group’s claim of responsibility for the deadly attack last Friday at a Moscow concert hall, instead focusing on unsubstantiated allegations that the mass killing was linked to Ukraine. Elizabeth Cherneff narrates this…
Uganda is recognizing bamboo as a viable crop with significant potential for growth.
In Uganda, by the Ruzi River – No rewording needed. Beside a muddy river, workers excavated and cut through thick grass in pursuit of buried bamboo plants. Some plants had grown tall, but the majority of seedlings planted over a…
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…