October 1, 2021

Guinea Coup Leader Sworn in as Transitional President

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who led last month’s coup in Guinea, promised to respect the country’s international commitments while transitioning to civilian rule as he was sworn in as interim president on Friday.Doumbouya, who led the overthrow of Presid…

Burkina Faso Suspends Aid Work by Norwegian Refugee Council

Burkina Faso on Friday suspended the Norwegian Refugee Council from conducting humanitarian aid work in the country, citing critical interviews given to the media, including VOA.In a letter from Helene Marie Laurence Ilboudo-Marchal, minister for human…

UN Appeals for Aid for Kenyan Drought Victims

The United Nations is issuing a $139-million flash appeal to provide assistance to 1.3 million people in Kenya hardest hit by a severe drought.Millions of people across Kenya are suffering from two back-to-back seasons of poor rainfall, resulting in se…