The crisis of HIV stigma in Puntland, Somalia, reveals the intersection of public health challenges and deeply entrenched societal attitudes. Despite efforts to expand access to...
Interpol’s recent Operation Serengeti marked a significant milestone in the fight against cybercrime in Africa, resulting in the arrest of over 1,000 suspects across 19 countries....
France stands at a political crossroads as Prime Minister Michel Barnier grapples with the challenge of passing a contentious social security budget. At the heart of...
Arms sales by the world’s 100 largest defense companies saw significant growth last year, driven by ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza and rising tensions in...
The swift and surprising capture of Aleppo by Syrian rebels last week marks a significant turn in the ongoing instability of the Middle East. Once a...
As the conflict between Israel and Iran simmers, Iraq finds itself at a crossroads. Its Shia leadership is striving to shield the country from becoming another...
The public dismissal of Hargeisa General Hospital’s report on HIV/AIDS by Somaliland’s Ministry of Health underscores the challenges of managing public perception, data accuracy, and healthcare...
From the ashes of devastation, Somaliland has rebuilt the Waheen Market, which was destroyed in a catastrophic fire in April 2022, causing losses estimated at $6...
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent threats to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS nations over their perceived challenge to the U.S. dollar underscore a brewing global financial conflict....
The Syrian regime, long propped up by the strategic partnership of Iran and Russia, is teetering on the brink of losing Aleppo, a city that symbolizes...
In a recent tweet thread, doctoral student @CdricLabrousse outlined the complex panorama of forces involved in the ongoing offensive in Aleppo over the past 72 hours....
President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term cabinet is drawing scrutiny for prioritizing loyalty over experience, with selections that critics describe as a “hodgepodge” of ideologies unified only by...
The European Commission is planning significant reductions in staffing across its global network of embassies, focusing its resources on countries deemed strategically critical. This move, prompted...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed that NATO extend guaranteed protections to areas of Ukraine not currently occupied by Russia, suggesting this step could halt active...
The United States has voiced alarm over Iran’s decision to intensify its nuclear activities, according to a State Department spokesperson who spoke with VOA Persian. Washington...
The World Food Program (WFP) has suspended all humanitarian operations in Somalia’s SSC-Khaatumo region following two significant looting incidents this month. The theft of critical food...
President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Africa marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-Africa relations, highlighting a shift from aid-focused to investment-driven engagement. His stops in Angola...
The rise of beauty filters on social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat is sparking growing concerns about their impact on self-esteem, particularly among teenage...
Syrian rebels, led by the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have launched a surprise offensive, capturing territory around Aleppo and entering Syria’s second-largest city. This...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago following heightened tensions over Trump’s recent threats of 25% tariffs on goods...