Sudanese musicians who were banned by ousted president Omar al-Bashir’s government have returned to the country to play at a series of New Year concerts – in a move seen as symbolic of the changes that have taken place in the country. The Sudanese artists, some of whom were living in the United States, also marked the one-year anniversary of the uprising that led to Bashir’s downfall
As people around the world welcome the new year with wishes of peace and prosperity, many in Kashmir are facing the prospect of a hard year ahead~VOA NEWS
East Africa has the highest rates of cervical cancer in the world, according to the World Health Organization. In October, Kenya launched a mass vaccination of girls against the human papillomavirus (HPV),which can lead to cervical cancer. For those who acquired HPV, the vaccine is being welcomed in hopes of protecting their children against cervical cancer