Harry Belafonte, actor, singer, activist dies at 96

He was one of the organizers for “We Are the World,” and was involved in the anti-apartheid movement and many other humanitarian efforts in Africa. Prolific artist and fearless civil rights activist, Harry Belafonte never minced words when it came to challenging perceptions of race, […]

Hunger Crisis in Africa Affects Over 300 Million People

A quarter of Africans are at risk of experiencing hunger due to climate change, conflict and rising food and fuel prices, reported Reuters. The International Committee of the Red Cross estimated about 346 million people in Africa are at risk of hunger. ICRC’s global operations director, Dominik Stillhart, said food insecurity […]