With so much news on political infighting and royal departures, it’s easy to miss some crucial stories that highlight key global issues and show progress on Global Goals. So we’ve rounded up six underreported stories that you might have missed in January, including Gavi’s anniversary, the potential of Fitbits to track infectious disease outbreaks, and new efforts to tackle corruption.
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Isabel dos Santos is Africa’s richest woman, worth an estimated $3 billion. She has amassed a global empire of businesses, luxury apartments, and artwork, and built a reputation as a self-made woman who succeeded through hard work and determination.
But new reporting by investigative journalists has revealed she may have used secrecy and her government connections to help amass her fortune. Those connections included her father, who was president of Angola for 38 years until he stepped down in 2017....
The word “scary” likely brings to mind creepy creatures, spooky specters, masked murderers, or any number of iconic horror images. But “global development” likely isn’t the first scary thing that enters your mind.
While it won’t be the topic of the next big horror movie, some of the challenges facing development can be truly horrifying. From extreme poverty, to gender equality, to corruption, these issues affect millions of people worldwide. Even the most vicious, havoc-wreaking creature of the night wouldn’t...
The Kenya Institute of Puppet Theatre uses puppetry to effectively communicate big issues.
My name’s Eva. I’m 17 years old. I’ve lived all my life with my family in Malinzanga, a small village in Tanzania.
Almost two years ago, I decided I wanted to do something about a problem that was stopping me and girls in my community from getting our education.
Everyday, we faced a two hour journey to fetch unsafe water. Everyday it meant we missed classes at school. Even the journey to get the water was dangerous. We risked being assaulted...
Many journalists educate and inform the public, but some go above and beyond the call of duty. Some amazing journalists from around the world have helped the fight against poverty along with their powerful words and inspiring stories. Below is a list of journalists — many of whom have worked in or written about Africa — whose words and work are making a big difference:
Chika Oduah
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Chika Oduah is a Nigerian-American journalist who...
My village leaders and neighbours were very shocked to hear that the President of United States of America was telling a 15 year old girl from Tanzania these words, “Eva and millions of other girls like you, we have heard your plea and we see you.”
The Global Fund is saving lives and improving communities around the world.
Africa alone cannot solve this challenge, it is a cancer that has affected the whole global system.