March 3, 2022 Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates still low in some countries? Why are COVID-19 vaccination rates still low in some countries?
February 28, 2022 Kremlin sends 400 Russian mercenaries into Kyiv on mission to assassinate Zelenskyy: report The Kremlin has sent over 400 Russian-paid mercenaries into Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, with the mission to assassinate President Zelenskyy.
February 23, 2022 US airman from Tennessee killed in non-combat-related incident in Africa A U.S. airman was killed last week at a base in the West African country of Niger, the Defense Department said Monday.
February 17, 2022 WHO reports new COVID-19 cases drop by 19% globally The number of new coronavirus cases globally fell by 19% in the last week while the number of deaths remained stable, according to the World Health Organization.
February 5, 2022 Moroccan boy, 5, trapped in well dead despite rescue effort A Moroccan boy stuck deep in a well for several days was successfully pulled out but did not survive.
February 2, 2022 Ethiopia drought impacts millions, UNICEF appeals for additional aid to minimize child deaths Three failed rainy seasons have left the region depleted of clean water, leading to rising malnutrition as food security is shattered.
January 29, 2022 Cameroon blames stadium deaths on 'massive' influx of fans Cameroon authorities have blamed a deadly stadium crush at the African Cup of Nations tournament on a “massive” influx of ticketless fans who arrived late to a game involving the host team and tried to force their way in to avoid security checks and COVID-19 screening.
January 28, 2022 Africa's tropical storm Ana kills at least 88 Storm Ana passed over Madagascar on Jan. 22, adding to days of already intense rainfall. The country declared a state of disaster on Thursday night, reporting a rise in the death toll from Ana to 48, with people killed by landslides and collapsing buildings or washed away.
January 16, 2022 Bronx apartment fire victims laid to rest amid outpouring of grief A Bronx community paid its final respects to 17 people killed in an apartment building fire.
January 3, 2022 Biden's foreign policy challenges for 2022 – are he and his team up for the job? The big bad world out there promises to give us all plenty of headaches throughout 2022.