African and Caribbean nations agree on move to seek reparations for slavery
A global movement to seek reparations for slavery was forged during a summit in Ghana, with the African Union partnering with Caribbean countries to form…
Global measles threat grows with millions of children unvaccinated
Measles continues to pose a relentlessly increasing threat to children. Following years of decline in measles vaccination coverage, measles cases in 2022 have increased by…
Africa news roundup
November 19-25, 2023 Ghana 46-day visa-on-arrival window unveiled for Christmas visitors The country has declared a 46-day visa-on-arrival regime for visitors between 1 December 2023…
Tough talking Braverman and the stirring up of far fight activists
There is one thing the United Kingdom’s Home Secretary Suella Braverman cannot be accused of and that is being afraid to speak her mind. It…
WHO makes loneliness a global health priority
The World Health Organization (WHO) is making loneliness a global health priority by launching a new Commission on Social Connection. For the next three years,…
Jamaica in global partnership to end abuse against children
As part of its strategies to end violence against children, Jamaica has joined the Global Partnership which is committed to the implementation of sustainable development…
Africa news roundup
November 5-11, 2023 Ghana Airport boss ordered to step back Paul Adom-Otchere, the Board Chairman of the Ghana Airport Company Ltd (GACL) has been ordered…
Charitable action towards the Kerr Family
Thanks to the collaborative efforts of Food For the Poor, the Fergus Simpson Foundation, and Carpenters Union Local 27, a family that has faced challenges…
US health officials alarmed by ‘dire’ rise in dangerous preventable syphilis infection in babies
US public health officials are calling for urgent action to curb an alarming increase in the number of babies born with syphilis. In infants, syphilis…
Massive earthquake shakes Jamaica
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake hit Jamaica on Monday 30 October prompting people to flee buildings, especially in the Kingston area, amid heavy shaking that knocked…