GENEVA – Preparations for the observation of the United Nations’ 75th anniversary are underway as the world body’s ability to maintain global peace and security appears ever more tenuous. The United Nations was founded in the aftermath of World War…
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Mozambique: Mozambicans Silenced By Cyclone Regain Their Voice
Maputo � APART from the death of more than 600 people and injury of thousands others, Cyclone Idai ravaged infrastructure inflicted an estimated US$773 million in damage when it landed in Mozambique in March.Among the trail of destruction was telecommu…
Methodist Church Southern Africa enters new era as women take up top positions
Reverend Purity Malinga has just become the 100th Presiding Bishop to be elected by the Methodist Church of Southern Africa. She is the first woman in the church’s 200-year history to be elected to this position. As Rev Jennifer Samdaan, a prominent fe…
When Did You Last See an African Video Game Hero?
NAIROBI – What’s wrong with being a plucky hero running from demon monkeys or a glamorous model in dress up games? Players too often get sucked into worlds full of violence and unhealthy body images, according to Jay Shapiro, co-founder of Kenya-based …
South African president launches campaign against gender-based violence
LEPHALALE (Limpopo), South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday launched a campaign to curb femicide and attacks against women, urging men to change their sexist and patriarchal attitudes.The mindset is fuelling gender violence in South Africa, …
Rwanda Joins African Countries Signing Nuclear Deals with Russia
NAIROBI – Rwanda is the latest African country to sign a nuclear deal with Russian state atomic company Rosatom. But the deals between Russia and several African countries are raising concerns from environmentalists who say nuclear energy is not alway…
Cameroon Opposition Leader, Supporters Released
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON – Hundreds of prisoners, including an opposition party leader, were freed Saturday in Cameroon after Cameroon President Paul Biya ordered a halt to court proceedings against them. Supporters sang and shouted at the Yaounde military tr…
Nigeria Releases 25 Children Cleared of Suspected Ties With Boko Haram
MAIDUGURI, NIGERIA, – The Nigerian army released 25 children Thursday after clearing them of suspected ties with armed Islamist groups in the country’s restive northeast region, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said.Nigeria has fought an ins…
International Court Orders Alleged Mali Jihadi Leader to Stand Trial
THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS – International Criminal Court judges on Monday ordered an alleged jihadi leader from Mali to stand trial on war crimes and crimes against humanity charges.A pretrial chamber issued a confidential decision confirming charges incl…
Cameroon IDPs, War Victims Call for Sincere Dialogue to End Their Suffering
BAMENDA, CAMEROON – Thousands of people affected by the separatist war that has killed at least 2,000 people in Cameroon’s English-speaking regions have been on the streets calling on the government to be sincere about the dialogue for peace that is to…
Ethiopian President: ‘There is Nothing that a Woman or a Girl Cannot Do’
This interview originated in VOA’s Horn of Africa service. VOA Africa Division’s Thierry Kaore, Andrea Tadic and Salem Solomon contributed to the story.Editor’s note: Ethiopian President Sahle-Work Zewde gave an interview to Solomon Abate of the Voice …
Harry and Meghan Start 1st Official Tour as Family in Africa
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, began their first official tour as a family Monday with their infant son, Archie, in South Africa, with Meghan declaring to cheers that “I am here with you as a mother,…