Soccer legend Diego Maradona died Wednesday less than a month after celebrating his 60th birthday. Although worshipped by many for his soccer prowess, it was his personal demons that grabbed headlines later in life. VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo reports.
An estimated 17 out of every 10-thousand Americans experience homelessness on any given night. But as Nguyen Lai reports, a network of shelters and volunteers still try to make them feel at home.
Nigerian activists are calling for better tracking of sex offenders after the number of rapes tripled during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Ifiok Ettang reports from Jos, Nigeria, the social shame of rape often leads to silencing victims instead of prosecuting offenders.
Columbus Mavhunga spoke with Chin'ono, and has this report from Harare.
Women’s rights activists in Senegal say gender-based violence has increased during COVID-19. To raise awareness for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov 25), Senegalese artist Diart exhibits her own experience. Estelle Ndjandjo reports from Dakar.
With coronavirus cases surging across the U.S., more people who want to travel to be with family for the Thanksgiving holiday are getting tested for the virus. Lines are so long now that people wait for hours to be swabbed, as Mariama Diallo reports.
Millions of Americans have resumed travelling this year to spend the Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends...this despite a warning from the Centers for Disease Control to stay home. VOA's Carol Pearson has the latest.
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced an estimated 40% of America’s Black-owned businesses to close since February. But help may be on the way. Karina Bafradzhian has the story.
More than 15 million people in Europe have been infected with coronavirus, making it the worst-hit region in the world. Authorities hope new lockdowns will get the situation under control. More with VOA Correspondent Mariama Diallo.
Following a hand recount of ballots, officials in Georgia certified U.S. presidential election results in the state, confirming that President-elect Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump. Yet the president shows no signs of conceding. White House Correspondent Patsy Widakuswara has the latest.
When Islamic State fell in Iraq, tens of thousands of men were arrested. Some were eventually set free, but years later they still languish in desert settlements. VOA’s Heather Murdock has this report with Halan Akoiy from the Hassan Sham Camp in Iraq.
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