Impact of Trump’s Foreign Aid Cuts: A Public Health Crisis in South Africa
Trump’s foreign aid cuts threaten global health, with projections indicating up to 500,000 AIDS deaths in South Africa. U.N. Secretary-General...
Month: March 2025
Evaluating the Impact of Bill Passage on Virginia Elections
As Virginia prepares for fall elections, all 100 House of Delegates seats are contested. The Virginia Public Access Project provides...
Below-Normal Rain in Brazil Drives Up Coffee Prices
Coffee prices are rising due to below-normal rainfall in Brazil, which reduces yields. Inventories are at low levels, with producers...
Understanding the American Bird Flu: Implications for Kenya and Government Preparedness
Kenyans should understand the implications of the American bird flu outbreak on health and poultry. Symptoms include weakness and coughs,...
Detention Ordered for Suspects in Campbell Scott Murder Investigation in Kenya
Authorities in Kenya have ordered the detention of two suspects for 21 days in the murder investigation of Campbell Scott,...
Africa News Tonight: Updates on Namibia’s Elections, Biden in Angola, and EAC Anniversary
Namibia's voting continues at re-opened polling stations following technical problems. President Biden will visit Angola next week to bolster economic...
45 Years Since the Surinamese Coup: A Reflection on Its Legacy
On February 25, 1980, a military coup in Suriname overthrew Prime Minister Henck Arron, motivated by grievances against Dutch control...
First Zika Virus Cluster Identified in Bangladesh’s Capital, Dhaka
The first Zika virus cluster has been identified in Dhaka, Bangladesh, with five confirmed cases. One patient experienced co-infection with...
Economic Struggles Impacting Iran’s Persian New Year Shopping Season
Throughout Tehran, shops traditionally lively before the Persian New Year now experience a sharp decline in customers due to economic...
Exploring the Transformation of a Tourist Train in Syria
NPR's Jane Arraf reports on a tourist train in Damascus that has transitioned from a propaganda tool to a celebration...
