Limited medical resources in Africa force some patients to travel abroad for specialized surgeries. Now, a new special surgery institute has opened in Ghana to try and help. Senanu Tord reports from Accra, Ghana.
Rwandan artist and PLP creative director Colin Kazungu says some youth react to these hate speeches by writing songs and poems about violence and revenge
Human Rights Watch has released crucial archives from the 1994 genocide against Tutsis in Rwanda, revealing ignored warnings that could have saved lives. Thirty years on, civil society groups are intensifying efforts by training more youth advocates to protect human rights in Rwanda.
We cover the aftermath of the Hamas attack on Israel in Gaza six months ago. The UN has warned of a potential famine in the Palestinian territories, and the White House is discussing US-Israel policy. This week on the Inside Story - Israel Hamas: Six Months of War.
UNESCO cites a lack of education as one of the causes of the genocide, saying people turned against each other through misinformation
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Electric vehicles can lower pollution and save drivers money, but in Africa, uneven access to electricity is a significant barrier to their success. In Ghana, battery-swap technologies are offering a solution. Senanu Tord reports from Accra.
For students with a disability, career options can appear limited. But in Ghana, one journalist is using photojournalism to encourage students at a deaf school to broaden their horizons. For VOA, Senanu Tord reports from Savelugu, Ghana.
Ghana is one of the top 25 countries in the world for sending students to the United States
West African nations are pushing for the construction of a major highway network connecting five countries from the Ivory Coast to Nigeria. The African Development Bank says the project will be an economic engine for all the countries involved. Senanu Tord reports from Accra, Ghana.
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development ranks Africa as the region with the lowest amount of e-commerce investment. UNCTAD says e-commerce is currently accessible to very few urban areas. An AI solution, however, aims to solve the problem. Senanu Tord reports from Accra, Ghana.
Gambia’s Immigration Department has launched a manhunt for immigration smugglers after an increase in the death toll of Gambians attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean into Europe. Some returnees are holding workshops to tell about the dangers. Senanu Tord reports from the capital, Banjul.
We travel to Ghana to investigate environmental crimes and those who are breaking the laws designed to protect the world in which we live. This week on The Inside Story: Nature Crimes
As Senegal gears up for elections in February, some reporters are turning away from coverage, citing attacks and threats. In a bright spot, some journalists and police are training together to find a better way forward.
Liberia reportedly is losing an entire generation to drug abuse. Now, an older generation of rehabilitated child soldiers have moved to join the fight against drugs, using a behavioral therapy approach. Senanu Tord reports from Monrovia. Video editor: Henry Hernandez.
Environmental advocates say the law threatens protected biodiversity reserves and are petitioning the government to repeal it
Ghana's coastline is home to dozens of historic forts, castles, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, which are threatened by coastal erosion and tidal waves. A photographer whose ancestral home has been submerged into the ocean hopes to raise awareness about the situation. Senanu Tord reports.
Thousands of people marched the streets of Ghana's capital last week to raise awareness of breast cancer. Event organizers aimed to dispel myths about breast cancer in Africa and encourage early detection for a cure. Senanu Tord reports from Accra. (Camera: Senanu Tord and Samuel Mintah)
Voting in Liberia continued after rains and floods hampered access to some voting districts
Thousands of voters queued up at polling stations despite long waits and some procedural issues
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