Sierra Leone Takes Bold Step to End Child Marriage
Sierra Leone has taken a significant stride in protecting its youth by officially outlawing child marriage. President Julius Maada Bio signed groundbreaking legislation aimed at […]
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Nigeria Faces Dire Child Malnutrition Crisis Amid Mounting Challenges
Northern Nigeria is grappling with an unprecedented child malnutrition crisis, exacerbated by rural violence and soaring food inflation. Aid organizations report overwhelming num bers of […]
Insect Larvae: A Novel Solution to Congo’s Malnutrition Crisis
In a pioneering effort to combat malnutrition, orphans in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, are being served an unconventional meal: fried palm weevil larvae. This […]
Debate on Links between Climate Change and Food Security Held at UNHRC in Geneva
The link between climate change and food and health security and its impact on human rights was the focus of a debate organized Thursday in […]
Malawi: The Struggle for Inclusive Education for Deaf Children
Maria Chale, a 36-year-old Malawian woman, lost her hearing at the age of 10 due to cerebral malaria. Despite facing challenges such as bullying and […]
Nigerian Woman Faces Jail for Posting Tomato Puree Review on Facebook
Chioma Okoli, a Nigerian woman, is facing legal consequences after posting a review of Nagiko tomato puree on her Facebook page on September 16, 2023. […]
Rhonex Kipruto Faces Six-Year Competition Ban After Doping Guilty Verdict
The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has banned Kenyan runner Rhonex Kipruto for six years until 2029 after finding him guilty of doping violations. The 24-year-old […]
Kenyan Leader Ruto Overrides Local Prohibition on Potent Muguka Stimulant
Kenyan President William Ruto has overturned a recent ban on muguka, a potent and addictive variety of the stimulant khat or miraa plant. The consumption […]
Ramaphosa Defends National Health Insurance Law Despite Opposition From Affluent Groups
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially enacted the long-awaited National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law, despite vocal opposition. The move formalizes plans for universal healthcare […]
Thousands Participate in Replastering of Mali’s Great Mosque of Djenne, Amid Conflict Threats
This weekend, thousands of Malians participated in the annual re-plastering of the Great Mosque of Djenne, the largest mud-brick building globally, by carrying buckets and […]