Nigeria Rejects US Pressure to Take Venezuelan Deportees, Says Foreign Minister

Nigeria Rejects US Pressure to Accept Venezuelan Deportees, Says Foreign Minister Minister Tuggar Clarifies US Tariffs and Visa Restrictions Amid Diplomatic Tensions Abuja, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, has revealed that the United States is pressuring African nations, including Nigeria, to accept Venezuelan deportees—some ofContinue Reading

Key Takeaways from the 2025 National Anti-Corruption Days in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso Confronts Corruption in Humanitarian Aid at 20th Anti-Corruption Days National Network Against Corruption Hosts Landmark Event Addressing Systemic Challenges The National Anti-Corruption Network (REN-LAC) successfully concluded its 20th National Days Against Corruption (JNRC) from July 7-11, 2025, focusing on the critical intersection between corruption and humanitarian action inContinue Reading

Your Health, Your Future

VOA Afrique’s Weekly Health Segment with Nanythe Talani Covers Critical Health Issues Across Africa Weekly Discussions on HIV/AIDS, Maternal Health, Ebola, Malaria, and More Every week, Voice of America (VOA) Afrique brings audiences an in-depth look at pressing health concerns affecting the African continent through its dedicated health segment hostedContinue Reading

Edmund Yakani Elected Rapporteur of IGAD Civil Society Forum for Peace

Edmund Yakani Elected Rapporteur of IGAD Civil Society Forum for Peace By Michael Daniel | Published: 8 hours ago Photo: Courtesy South Sudanese Activist Takes Key Regional Peace Role Edmund Yakani, the Executive Director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organization (CEPO), has been elected as the Rapporteur of theContinue Reading

South Kivu: 380 Flood-Affected Households in Kalehe Struggle for Basic Survival Needs

380 Displaced Families in Kalehe Face Dire Conditions Over a Year After Deadly Floods Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Survivors Struggle for Survival The situation remains critical for 380 displaced households relocated to the Amani site in Kalehe, South Kivu, more than a year after the devastating floods of May 4,Continue Reading

Maltreatment of Malagasy Workers in Mauritius: Arvin Boolell Calls It Unacceptable

Mauritius-Madagascar Relations Under Spotlight as Ambassador Denounces Worker Abuse Diplomatic Event Highlights Plight of Malagasy Migrant Workers in Mauritius PORT LOUIS, Mauritius – The 65th anniversary of Madagascar’s independence became a platform for addressing serious labor concerns as the Mauritius-Madagascar Friendship Association hosted a commemorative dinner at Quatre Bornes’ GoldContinue Reading

Togo’s Wezou Program Reduces Childbirth Fears Among Pregnant Women

Togo’s Wezou Program Drives Major Improvements in Maternal and Child Health A Bold Commitment to Saving Lives Togo has made significant strides in improving maternal and child health through its groundbreaking Wezou program (meaning “breath of life” in the Kabyè language). Launched in August 2021, this government initiative aims toContinue Reading

What Your Nails Reveal About Your Health: Signs of Nutritional Deficiency

What Your Nails Reveal About Your Health: Signs of Nutritional Deficiency Nails are more than cosmetic accessories—they’re biological dashboards that reflect the body’s internal balance. While often ignored in wellness conversations, the health, growth, and texture of nails can uncover valuable insights into your nutritional status. From iron deficiency toContinue Reading

IBAHRI marks International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression

On 4 June 2025, observed by the United Nations as the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) condemns the ongoing atrocities inflicted on children in conflict zones across the world and affirms its commitment to contribute towards efforts to eradicate violence against childrenContinue Reading

Urgent Call for Humanitarian Airdrops to Save Lives in Darfur Amid Famine and War

Sudan Crisis: The Urgent Case for Humanitarian Airdrops in Darfur As War Enters Third Year, Millions Face Famine and Displacement By Prof Eric Reeves As Sudan’s devastating conflict enters its third year, creating the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis, millions of civilians face famine and displacement. Leading Sudan analyst ProfContinue Reading