Southern Africa Faces Worst Hunger Crisis in Decades

By : Lloyd Mahachi Southern Africa is facing its worst hunger crisis in decades due to the devastating impact of the El Niño weather phenomenon. Over 27 million people have been affected, with 21 million children in the region now malnourished as crops have failed. The World Food Program warns that this could become a […]

RED SEA TRAGEDY: Desperate Refugees’ Deadly Quest for Safety

By : Lloyd Mahachi A devastating maritime disaster has struck off the coast of Djibouti, claiming the lives of at least 45 refugees and migrants, with dozens more missing. Two overcrowded vessels, en route from Yemen, sank in the treacherous Red Sea, sparking a desperate search and rescue operation. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) […]

Marburg Virus Outbreak in Rwanda Prompts US Embassy Precautions

By : Lloyd Mahachi Kigali, Rwanda – The Rwandan government has confirmed cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in local health facilities, triggering a cautious response from the US Embassy in Kigali. As a precautionary measure, US Embassy employees will work remotely from September 30 to October 4, 2024. During this period, all in-person services, […]

Cholera outbreak Devastates war Torn Sudan

AUTHOR : LLOYD MAHACHI A deadly cholera outbreak in Sudan has killed over 430 people and infected 14,000 in just one month. The country’s health ministry is working to stop the spread, but the ongoing civil war is making it very difficult. The conflict, which began in April 2023, has ravaged Sudan, leaving millions in […]

Quito Residents flee as wildfire
Rages On

AUTHOR:LLOYD MAHACHI A raging wildfire in Quito, Ecuador, has forced thousands to flee their homes, blanketing the capital city in thick smoke. The out of control blaze has prompted Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa to cancel his United Nations trip and return home to lead response efforts. President Noboa stated, “I will return to Ecuador to […]