Scientists Warn That Negative Attitudes Towards Homosexual Men Could Exacerbate Congo’s Largest Mpox Outbreak
Kinshasa, Congo — The country of Congo is currently struggling with its largest outbreak of mpox, and scientists are cautioning that discrimination against gay and bisexual men in Africa could exacerbate the situation. In November, the World Health Organization stated…
The UN office is urging for a focus on victims in Ethiopia, considering the history of human rights violations.
A recent report from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission highlighted the importance of implementing all aspects of transitional justice with equal emphasis. These include holding individuals accountable for crimes, seeking…
It is probable that costly rice will persist globally until 2024.
WASHINGTON — For 50 years, Arnong Mungoei has been cultivating rice in the Khon Kaen province of Thailand. Living in a rural area approximately 500 kilometers northeast of Bangkok did not bring her wealth, but it did offer a reliable…
Hello Mogadishu, welcome! Our mission is to save and protect the rich cultural heritage of Somalia by preserving it one tape at a time.
Mohamed Yusuf Mohamed is currently in a compact, unlit space within a government facility located in Mogadishu, the capital city of Somalia. He is inserting a new audio cassette onto a rundown device and pressing a series of buttons. He…
The holiday season in Zimbabwe is marked by a rush to obtain passports in order to leave the country, fueled by economic struggles and rising prices.
Harare — Many people in Zimbabwe who are struggling financially have put obtaining a travel document at the top of their Christmas wish list. As a result, the passport office is experiencing a surge of visitors during this holiday season,…
Outbreak The country of Malawi has prohibited the importation of maize from Kenya and Tanzania due to a recent outbreak of disease.
BLANTYRE, MALAWI — The country of Malawi, which is currently facing food shortages, has recently prohibited the import of unmilled maize from Kenya and Tanzania. This is due to fears that the maize lethal necrosis disease could devastate the main…
As conflict continues to escalate in Sudan, there is a growing concern for the health care of unborn and newborn individuals. The country is facing a looming crisis in providing adequate healthcare for this vulnerable population.
Nairobi, Kenya — Save the Children, a British charity, reports that approximately 30,000 children will be delivered in Sudan, a country ravaged by war, within the next three months. These newborns will not have access to essential medical treatment, such…
Brief International News: Sudan and DR Congo Elections, WFP Ceases Food Aid, Peacekeeping Leader Visits CAR.
The World Food Programme (WFP) stated that the choice made for safety reasons was a significant obstacle to humanitarian work in the primary food-producing region of the country. WFP staff had been consistently delivering assistance to more than 800,000 individuals,…
The United Nations representative urges leaders in Libya to find a solution to the current deadlock and not let down the people.
Abdoulaye Bathily, UN Special Representative for Libya, told ambassadors on the Security Council that the mood in the country “is ripe for a new political deal, a new dispensation for a brighter future”. He emphasized the importance of not allowing…
Haysom warns that there is no foundation for democratic and impartial elections in South Sudan in 2024.
During the briefing to ambassadors at the United Nations Security Council, Nicholas Haysom presented the necessary requirements that must be met by April 2024 in order to proceed, as specified in the agreed upon timeline. Everything is connected. It’s all…