South Africa Fights to Keep Mandela Artifacts
On Friday, January 19th, South Africa’s government announced its intention to halt the auction of 70 personal items belonging to the late anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela. The auction, scheduled to...
Urgent Action Needed as Measles Cases Surge in Europe
As of October 2023, the World Health Organization’s European Region is confronting a severe public health challenge: a dramatic surge in measles cases, with over 30,000 infections reported across 40...
U.S. and UK Continue Attacks on Houthi Targets in Yemen
On Monday, January 22nd, the United States and the United Kingdom intensified their military involvement in Yemen, launching a series of strikes against Houthi targets. This action comes in response...
Belgium’s Resolute Support for ICJ’s Gaza Verdict
On Sunday, January 21st, Belgium took a definitive stand in international affairs by backing South Africa’s lawsuit against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the Gaza conflict....
Cameroon Pioneers World’s First Mass Malaria Vaccination Program
Cameroon has launched the world's first routine vaccination program against malaria, marking a significant step in the battle against a disease that claims hundreds of thousands of lives in Africa...
LittleAfrica News Newspaper: January 25—January 31, 2024
Local, National, and International News for the Diaspora LittleAfrica News Newspaper: January 25—January 31 , 2024
Ireland Deems South Africa’s Genocide Lawsuit Legitimate, Awaits ICJ Decision for Further Action
The Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar acknowledged the legitimacy of South Africa's lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide but indicated that Ireland would hold off on taking any action until the...
NYC Launches Historic $2 Billion Medical Debt Relief Initiative for Half a Million Residents
New York City, in collaboration with the New York-based nonprofit RIP Medical Debt, has launched a substantial initiative to wipe out $2 billion of medical debt for approximately 500,000 residents....
French Police Protest for Better Conditions Ahead of Paris Olympics
On Thursday, January 18th, French police officers staged a “Black Thursday” protest, demanding better pay and improved working conditions during the upcoming Paris Olympics. This demonstration, led by major police...
