Zimbabwe is optimistic that the UN-provided cholera vaccines will effectively control the outbreak.
Harare, Zimbabwe — Health officials in Zimbabwe are currently working to control a cholera outbreak that has impacted over 20,000 individuals and resulted in over 370 deaths. They are optimistic that the distribution of donated vaccines will help to mitigate…
Electric bicycles are contributing to the advancement of eco-friendly transportation in Africa.
Due to the increasing worry about the release of greenhouse gases, which are responsible for altering the climate, a joint Kenyan-Dutch company is implementing electric bicycles in sub-Saharan Africa for urban deliveries in an effort to decrease emissions. The transportation…
The United Nations Secretary-General has declared that Africa is currently the “global epicenter” of terrorism.
During a meeting in New York, António Guterres addressed counter-terrorism efforts across the continent. He expressed concern over terror groups causing destruction and division in countries through violent acts, mistrust, and fear. “Terrorist groups are expanding their influence, community by…
“I am confident that we, in post-war Sudan, will put in great effort to overcome the trauma and heal.”
Mr. Ginish works as a national field coordinator for the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Sudan. He shares his story of being removed from Khartoum, his current living situation in Port Sudan, and the efforts he…
A United Nations expert reports ongoing human rights abuses in Sudan.
The unbiased specialist described the ongoing events and consequences of conflict and displacement in the country since the escalation of hostilities between the national army and RSF militia in April 2023. According to OCHA, the UN aid agency, over seven…
Nigerian startups anticipate a challenging path to secure funding in the future.
ABUJA, NIGERIA — Investors are hesitant to support Nigeria’s tech startups due to the closure of several notable young companies in the previous year. Kingsley Eze is one of the co-founders of Nairaxi, a startup based in Abuja, the capital…
food crisis The United Nations aid representative is calling for greater assistance to address the food crisis in Niger.
Around 4.3 million individuals, with more than half being children, have been impacted by a complex situation marked by war, natural disasters caused by climate change, famine, and disease outbreaks. The situation worsened for them in July 2023 when a…
Calls have been made by human rights organizations for a reassessment of Shell’s activities in Nigeria as the company prepares to leave the country.
Abuja, Nigeria — On Tuesday, Amnesty International and other organizations advocating for human rights expressed worry about the sale of Shell’s onshore operations in Nigeria by the British oil company. On Tuesday, Shell announced that it had finalized its plans…
The UN expressed concern about the spread of cholera in ten African countries.
Harare, Zimbabwe — This week, the United Nations Children’s Fund raised concerns about a cholera epidemic in Africa that has reached 10 countries. The situation in Zambia and Zimbabwe is particularly concerning. According to Dr. Paul Ngwakum, the regional health…
The United Nations agency is calling for “comprehensive assistance” to be given to civilians in Sudan.
An astounding number of six million individuals have been forced to leave their homes in Sudan due to the conflict between two opposing military groups, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, which began on April 15, 2023….