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The World Health Organization is an agency of the UN accountable for the globe’s health. It came to existence on 7th April 1948. The main goal for the WHO is to ensure that every human being on earth receives the highest standards of health services. Besides, it should observe health dangers, give technical aid to states, and gather data on world health problems via the WHS. Its headquarters are in Geneva and it has over 100 field offices globally. Currently, it is unsuccessful in finding a vaccine for coronavirus as it holds discussions with various countries in finding a solution.…

Thousands of Hirak movement returned to the Algeria capital streets on Friday when the government and political structure needed dramatic reforms – singing slogans like “let the system collapse.” “Let the system fall.” The Hirak movement backers, who in 2019 driven out former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika after 20 years in office, crossed Algiers. The town’s protester Mohamed Saadouni is in his place firmly. “We will continue the Hirak (movement) because none of our demands have been met and we still demand a civil state (with less of the military in power) and political openness in addition to freedom of the…

Lassa fever is an acute viral disease that incubates within 6-21 days after a person is infected by it. It has become a viral illness that occurs in some parts of Sub-Saharan Africa like Sierra-leone, Nigeria, and Guinea. Lassa is a virus hosted by an animal called “Rat,”. This is a domestic animal in most sub-Sahara African countries, and when this virus infects a man, it is said that he has Lassa fever. This illness was named after a town in Nigeria where it was first discovered after two missionaries died in 1969. People become infected by this Virus when…

Sweet potato farming in Western Kenya Most farmers from Western Kenya have completely abandoned sugarcane for sweet potato production. Farmers claim that sugarcane has dwindling returns and therefore, it is an unattractive enterprise.  This article highlights the reasons why sweet potato farming is common in Western Kenya. Over the past few years, Western Kenya region was largely sugar cane producer until very recently when they shifted focus towards sweet potatoes. Farmers decided to try out sweet potatoes because payment for sugar cane production delayed. Farmers in Western Kenya are completely abandoning sugar cane for sweet potatoes. Sugar cane production is…

Over the past months, residents in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have been living in fear. The surging conflict between the Ethiopian government and Tigray officials has taken a toll on the area, rendering the environment unsafe. The aftermath of the confrontations has, therefore, left a high dependency on hospitals in the region with numerous cases of casualties growing daily. Nonetheless, the humanitarian assessment in the area reported that the hospitals were already receiving aid, and the urgently needed supplies. Meanwhile, in an attempt to control the situation, the Eritrean troops have sided with the Ethiopian government to pursue the outlaws. As…

Often when questions pop up about the Kalanga, what comes to our mind is groups of diverse affiliated tribes. That’s because these groups were victims of invasion, colonized by the Ndebele, having to transit from their cultures. The Kalanga were once inhabitants of the same ancestry and language, occupying the Kalahari Desert land. The Origin of the Kalanga Kalanga or Karanga are the same people; however, Kalanga was the original word. Most scholars suggest that Karanga was a Portuguese word for Kalanga. During the 12th, 16th Century when the Portuguese came to Africa, they would refer to the Kalanga as…

Cicely Tyson, an award-winning actress who distinguished herself in theatre and television, died on Thursday. She was aged 96. Tyson chronicled her career in her memoir titled “Just As I Am.”   Model for African-American Women The memoir was released this week. Cicely Tyson embodied African-American women who needed more attention and appreciation. She acted the role of former slaves, mothers, civil rights icons, bringing a sense of the depth of nobility and grace into every character. Her movies include some of the most celebrated movies projecting black women in various roles. She starred in “Sounder” (1972), “The autobiography of…

Burundi serves as an example of how women empowerment if taken into account, can steer a country towards development. The country is appreciating  the efforts put in place to promote equality between men and women. An agenda that women not only in East Africa but Africa at large, have been advocating for, for a long period. Well, its about time.  Some countries have taken heed to women’s pleas, hence are gradually incorporating women in leadership roles and giving them a chance to table their contributions. But Burundi stands out! The statistics prove that indeed the country is embracing the new…

For 20 years, Sub-Saharan Africa has been leading in Agricultural production across the globe. However, there have been indirect effects resulting in escalating employment opportunities in other sectors. The big question is; Are African farmers young? Many people perceive age as a risk factor for African farmers. They say since the majority of African farmers are old, this could sabotage the Agricultural growth in Africa. Also, it can be because young farmers are turning to other forms of employment. Many sources reveal that the average age for African farmers is 60 years and above. However, there is no legit evidence…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…