Category archives for: Africa

The Bureau of ECA to host over 40 Fulbright students from Sub-Saharan African countries

The Bureau of ECA to host over 40 Fulbright students from Sub-Saharan African countries The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State will host more than 40 Fulbright students from sub-Saharan African countries at a leadership and re-entry seminar at the University of Texas at Austin, April 10-15, 2012. […]

US expresses concern over the humanitarian condition in Sahel, Africa

US expresses concern over the humanitarian condition in Sahel, Africa The Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton has expressed USA’s deep concern over the humanitarian emergency in the Sahel region of Africa. Around 10 million people are in need of emergency assistance due to erratic rainfall, failed harvests, high food prices and conflict across the region […]

TechWomen to expand to sub-Saharan Africa by the beginning of 2013

TechWomen to expand to sub-Saharan Africa by the beginning of 2013 Washington: (Wednesday, March 14, 2012) In a rare development, the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announced today that TechWomen – an international exchange that uses technology as a means to empower women and girls worldwide – will expand to […]

Breast Ironing in Cameroon – Part 2

This article is a continuation of ‘Breast Ironing in Cameroon – Part 1’. The agency conducted extensive research in 2006 with surveys of 5,700 women 10 to 82, who also revealed that half of girls whose breasts began to grow before the age of nine have this practice more common in cities than in the […]

Breast Ironing in Cameroon – Part 1

Ever heard of a society so hostile that mothers have to iron their daughter’s breasts in order to decrease their sexual appeal and therefore save them from being raped? This is the story of the torture that female children of Cameroon have to bear. The procedure contains placing hot stones on the developing breasts of […]

A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 2

A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 2   This article is a continuation of “A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 1”   To "recharge" the easy bag, simply immerse again in water for 40 seconds. Over 80% of diabetes deaths occur in countries with low and middle income. In the […]

A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 1

A new technology for diabetes in Africa – Part 1   Diabetes, a disease once considered rare in sub-Saharan Africa is increasing rapidly due to urbanization, the aging population and many other factors. It is estimated that diabetes will affect over 13 million people in sub-Saharan Africa in 2012 and 350,000 will die of diseases associated […]

US Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson all set to Lead Energy Trade Mission to Africa

US Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson all set to Lead Energy Trade Mission to Africa Washington DC: (Thursday, February 02, 2012) USA’s Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson will lead an Energy Trade Mission to Mozambique, Tanzania, Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana February 6-17. The delegation of U.S. government and private-sector executives […]

Pak Army contingent leaves for United Nations Mission at Darfur Sudan

Pak Army contingent leaves for United Nations Mission at Darfur Sudan Rawalpindi: (Thursday, February 02, 2012) A Pakistan Army contingent left today for United Nations Mission at Darfur Sudan. The contingent which comprised of 245 soldiers was seen off by Brigadier Amal Zada Khan. Seeing the soldiers off, Brigadier Zada wished them success while performing […]

Bill Gates moves his attention from disease control to the global food shortage – Part 1

Ever since leaving the position of Chief Executive Officer at Microsoft, the co-founder of company, Bill Gates has devoted his full strengths to making the world a better place. He and his wife, Malinda Gates run a namesake non-profit organization, Bill and Malinda Gates Foundations, which has the dogma of eradicating chronic diseases from the […]

Bill Gates moves his attention from disease control to the global food shortage – Part 2

He mentioned some of the aspects in his letter. Following are some of the excerpts. “The world faces a clear choice,” he writes. “If we invest relatively modest amounts, many more poor farmers will be able to feed their families. If we don’t, one in seven people will continue living needlessly on the edge of […]

After-24 hour blackout what did Wikipedia accomplish..?

So, the 24-hour blackout is over and the site returned to normal. Means we can once again use Wikipedia’s free information that United States authorities do not like for their own reasons.   Anyway, a question arises, what did Wikipedia’s day-long blackout accomplish? Before going into details, read below the official statement by the Wikipedia […]

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