Africa
Africa
Climate Change Could Force More Than 30 Million Africans to Move
A new report published last Monday found that more than 30 million people living in West Africa may have to leave their homes due to the effects of climate change.
The Groundswell West Africa report details how millions of lives...
Africa
“Glimmer of Hope” for Africa as First Malaria Vaccine Approved
World Health Organization Director Tedros Adhanom Ghedbreyesus stepped out to recommend the world's first malaria vaccine to people after the organization had approved the vaccine.
Ghebreyesus called this a "historic moment" after the United Nations health agency's vaccine advisory group...
Health
UN Says Ethiopia Facing Another Starvation Crisis
The United Nations issued a stark warning to the world on Wednesday about Ethiopia's current starvation crisis.
Thousands of people are struggling with starvation as the conflict in the country rages on. Violence broke out last November when Prime Minister...
Health
Number of Twins Born in the World at All-Time High
A study conducted by Oxford University has found that more twins are being born in the world than ever before. A total of 1.6 million twins are delivered each year, with the twin birth rate increasing by a third...
Africa
There’s a Complex History of Skin Lighteners in Africa and Beyond
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An estimated four out of 10 women in Africa use skin lightening products, a risky process that dates back to ancient times.
Diaspora
Greece to Establish Greek Diaspora Day
The deputy Foreign Minister of Greece, responsible for the Greek diaspora, sent an open letter recently to the Greek diaspora worldwide asking them to propose a date for the establishment of the ''Greek Diaspora Day.''
Africa
Meet the Greek-Congolese Model Empowering Girls in Africa
Noella Coursaris Musunka was born to a Greek Cypriot father and a Congolese mother in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Education
The Greek Priest Building Schools in Africa
Father Antonios Mutyaba is not your usual Greek priest. He is responsible for the education of hundreds of children in Uganda, East Africa.
Africa
Greek Crew Held Hostage by Pirates off Coast of Nigeria
The Greek government announced on Sunday that three sailors who are Greek nationals have been held hostages for the last several days by pirates in Nigeria, off the coast of West Africa.
The drama all began weeks ago, more specifically on...
Europe
Why Are There So Few Coronavirus Cases in Russia and Africa?
By Jeremy Rossman, University of Kent*
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in Wuhan, China in December 2019, we have seen the virus spread to over 160 countries. Several countries have experienced large outbreaks, including China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, Spain...