A not-for-profit group uses humor to push back against malaria, the disease that takes a child’s life every 30 seconds
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We’re in to Fight it, Congolese Women tell Rapists in Protest
The first lady of the the Democratic Republic of Congo’s has led thousands of women on a march against sexual violence. Many of them carried banners with slogans such as “No to sexual terrorism”, according to the AFP news agency. It is reported that some of the victims left the hospitals where they are recovering from… Continue reading We’re in to Fight it, Congolese Women tell Rapists in Protest
Southern Sudan, Africa’s Next Country?
Southen Sudanese want to see thier own flag. Nothing but secession, but it could come at a price
Archbishop Tutu says Time’s Up
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the man commonly referred to as the conscience of South Africa, announced a few days ago that he was retiring from public service in order to spend more time with his family. TalkAfrique takes this opportunity to pay tribute to Arch. Tutu for his service to South Africa, the African continent and… Continue reading Archbishop Tutu says Time’s Up
A Breakthrough in Malaria Research
Scientists from Scotland have reported a major breakthrough in fight against malaria. The team from Edinburgh University in collaboration with a team in Portugal have discovered a gene that offers the drug resistance trait to the parasite. Drug-resistant plasmodium falciparum parasites are a major hindrance in the battle against the deadly disease. Chloroquine, the most… Continue reading A Breakthrough in Malaria Research
African-American Leaders Should Stand for Africa?
Like Hispanic leaders, African American leaders should speak out for Africa