Rwandans in Belgium Mark Umuganura and a Decade of Umuganda

👤Yazeed ABDALLA 🕔24.Aug 2024

Rwandans in Belgium recently celebrated Umuganura alongside the 10-year anniversary of Umuganda in their community. The event, held in Zeebrugge, Brugge, was organized by Rwanda’s Embassy and included traditional Rwandan foods, dances, and an exhibition of Rwandan-made products. Attendees included embassy officials, local authorities, and members of the Rwandan diaspora from France and Germany. This […]

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Zimbabwe’s Victory Over Cholera Epidemic

👤Yazeed ABDALLA 🕔21.Aug 2024

Zimbabwe has declared an end to its cholera outbreak after 18 months, with no new cases in 30 days. The outbreak hit all 10 provinces, affecting 62 districts. Despite this victory, health experts warn that the conditions causing the outbreak persist. Doctors Without Borders urges investment in water sanitation and hygiene to prevent future crises. […]

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Angola Revamp To Cultural Policy

👤Yazeed ABDALLA 🕔20.Aug 2024

Angola’s Minister of Culture, Filipe Zau, is developing a new cultural policy to diversify the economy, support artists, and promote national culture. Following talks with Kuduro movement representatives, Zau emphasized Kuduro’s role in Angola’s identity and is gathering proposals from associations to shape the policy, which will be unveiled at the 4th National Culture Symposium. […]

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Urgent Call for Increased Mpox Vaccine Distribution in Africa

👤Yazeed ABDALLA 🕔20.Aug 2024

The Africa CDC is on a mission to get 10 million mpox vaccine doses to the people who need them by 2025. But in the DRC, vaccine availability is so limited that it’s throwing a wrench into the national vaccination plan. Dr. Justin B. Eyong from MSF points out that this shortage is leaving thousands, […]

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Securing the Future: The Need for a Fixed Election Date in Zimbabwe

👤Yazeed ABDALLA 🕔20.Aug 2024

Zimbabwe is at a turning point, where the uncertainty around election dates puts its democracy at risk. In a country where elections determine the path forward, not having a fixed date for them is a serious problem. It gives the ruling party too much control, leading to unequal opportunities, voter frustration, and even violence. Setting […]

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Ethiopia and Somalia Inch Closer to Resolution Amid Ongoing Dispute Over Somaliland Port Deal

👤Yazeed ABDALLA 🕔20.Aug 2024

The dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over the Somaliland port deal is more than a political conflict; it’s a battle over identity and the future of a people. Ethiopia’s decision to strike a deal with Somaliland, aiming to recognize its independence in exchange for access to the coastline, has not only strained diplomatic ties but […]

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