Stories from an African perspective
Amidst the ongoing war in the Middle East and Ukraine, the rise of anti-government protests, mass migration and general global tensions, there is a "forgotten" war that is yet to garner as much media coverage. Two strategic events took place in the U.S. this week, to bring the much needed attention to the ongoing war in Sudan.
Read MoreBACKGROUND: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken released the 2024 Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP Report) on Monday, June 24 with Cindy Dyer, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons. On Tuesday, Ambassador Dyer will brief FPC journalists on the report, which represents the world’s most comprehensive resource of anti-trafficking efforts around the globe.
Read MoreFor the last 6 months, members of NWU's Digital Media Division have been investigating retaliation in the media industry during the war on Gaza.
Read MoreWashington D.C-based Human Rights lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe provides analysis of the rcent U.S Travel advisory to Nigeria, in what he describes as ‘The Afghanistanization of Nigeria’.
Read MoreThe Travel Advisory for Nigeria has been updated due to a heightened risk of terrorist attacks in Abuja, and travel to Abuja is NOT recommended for U.S. citizens at this time.
Read MoreThe United States has pledged $1 million in immediate humanitarian assistance to support the 2.8 million people across the Nigeria affected by unprecedented flooding.
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