Nigerian officials say the pandemic's impact on the economy and social distancing have tripled the number of mental health cases. In response, Nigeria has launched the first toll-free, 24-hour helpline staffed by trained psychologists and counselors. Timothy Obiezu reports from Abuja.
has emerged as India’s new challenge. From Mumbai, Anjana Pasricha has this report.
VOA’s Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.
The rate of anti-Asian hate crime has soared in the United States since the coronavirus pandemic started in early 2020. International students in the U.S. report isolated incidents. Kathleen Struck has this report.
As the worst violence in years escalates in the region, Israel is sending tanks and troops to the border with Gaza and is not ruling out a ground incursion into Palestinian territories. The U.S. says it is urgently working with regional partners in the Middle East to restore calm.
This month ((May 17)) marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Willis Conover, the Voice of America broadcaster who helped popularize American jazz worldwide. Mike O'Sullivan looks back on his career and global impact on music and diplomacy.]
Two documentaries offer insight into traditional Native American land management as they adapt to climate change. VOA’s Penelope Poulou spoke with the filmmakers and has this story.
In South Africa, a private security company that deploys dogs to sniff out illegal drugs and explosives at airports now is teaching the canine corps to detect COVID-19. Romain Chanson checks out the situation for VOA in this report from Johannesburg, narrated by Carol Guensburg.
Eid al-Fitr is a special time of year for nearly half of Africa’s population, who are adherents of Islam. But this year’s celebration is different amid a continuing pandemic and the devastation it has caused across the continent. VOA’s Anita Powell reports from Johannesburg.
Be advised that this report contains language and video that some might find disturbing.
A fully robotic kitchen with a robot chef that can cook thousands of dishes could be a gamechanger in homes and restaurants around the world. VOA’s Julie Taboh has more.
The two most populous U.S. states, California and Texas, have long competed to attract companies and talent. The 2020 U.S. Census data shows Texas is drawing more people – including Californians. VOA's Elizabeth Lee explains why
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