United States condemns gender-based violence in Sahel, says women must be protected
Women and young girls in Africa’s Sahel region have been targeted by abuse and sexual violence, U.S. Deputy Representative to ...
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COVID-19 back in full force in South Africa raising third wave concerns
The coronavirus pandemic is back in full force in South Africa. Cases are rising rapidly, raising concerns that daily death ...
USAID dedicates $57 million for urgent tuberculosis recovery effort in seven countries, including South Africa. TB kills 1.4 million people yearly
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) on Friday announced that $57 million will be dedicated to urgently needed tuberculosis ...
Facebook suspends Trump for two years. He may return to platform on January 7, 2023
Facebook has suspended former President Donald Trump for two years. He will be able to return to facebook on January ...
Nigeria government suspends Twitter indefinitely
The Nigerian government on Friday announced that it had suspended Twitter's operations in the country indefinitely. The Nigerian minister of ...
Nigeria’s suspension of Twitter adds to existing concerns over freedom by U.S. and the world
The Nigerian government on Friday announced that it had indefinitely suspended Twitter’s operations in the country, a decision that has ...
EXCLUSIVE: Biden administration concerned over Nigeria’s suspension of Twitter, underscores importance of free exchange of information
Nigeria’s decision Friday to indefinitely suspend Twitter’s operations in the country is concerning and a threat to democracies everywhere, said ...
Ethiopia dismisses pleas from U.S., EU and UN, says “outlawed operatives” in Tigray will soon be completely defeated
As pressure from the international community to bring an end to hostilities in the Tigray region continues to mount, the ...