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…
Kenya has requested a loan of one billion dollars from China.
The nation of Kenya is facing difficulties in repaying a substantial debt to China for the building of the Standard Gauge Railroad, which connects the cities of Mombasa and Nairobi. Despite this, President William Ruto is requesting another billion-dollar loan…
Insufficient funding jeopardizes WFP activities in Chad.
The caution is issued while relief organizations rush to react to a new surge of people being forced to leave their homes due to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Darfur area of Sudan. There are reports of large-scale violence,…
Outbreak The capital of Zimbabwe has announced a state of emergency due to an outbreak of cholera.
The mayor of Harare stated on Friday that Zimbabwe has announced a state of emergency in response to a cholera outbreak, which has resulted in numerous fatalities throughout the nation. The city of Harare, with a population of 1.5 million,…
‘Six days of terror’ in West Darfur: Ethnically-based attacks on the rise
According to reports, the RSF and their Arab militia allies were responsible for the deaths of numerous Masalit civilians in Ardamata town, West Darfur, earlier this month. The origins of the RSF can be traced back to the Janjaweed militias,…
Families who have been forced to leave their homes due to extreme flooding in the Horn of Africa.
The heavy rains that have been ongoing led to the floods, which occurred after the longest and most severe drought in history. The effects of this drought are still being experienced by millions in the region. Some of the most…