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  • HUNGRY MINDS: THE FIGHT FOR EDUCATION IN TIGRAY
    • 7/17/24

    HUNGRY MINDS: THE FIGHT FOR EDUCATION IN TIGRAY

    Before the war on Tigray, the region served as a model for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4, boasting primary schools within a 2.5-kilometer walking distance and maintaining a student-friendly class ratio of 1:39.

  • ELECTION 2016 Richmond, California
    • 11/17/21

    ELECTION 2016 Richmond, California

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  • Missing Pearl
    • 11/17/21

    Missing Pearl

    In 2016, 15- years-old Pearl got kidnapped when she was walking to her school at 7:45 am. At that time police department in Vallejo trace down the kidnaper all the way to South California but killed him in a shootout with the police. This story is about a family searching for an answer about their little girl's life.

  • Madagascar's Blue Economy

    Madagascar's Blue Economy

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  • The Blue Devil

    The Blue Devil

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  • Strengthening science in Ethiopia
    • 10/18/21

    Strengthening science in Ethiopia

    TWAS funding has been supporting scholars all over the world who work in developing countries. Among them, Prf. Yalemtsehay Mekoneen and Dr. Girum Ayalneh from Addis Ababa University are a good example of how the TWAS fund changed their scholarly trajectory.

  • Why Frankincense And Myrrh Are So Expensive | So Expensive
    • 10/18/21

    Why Frankincense And Myrrh Are So Expensive | So Expensive

    Frankincense and myrrh are perhaps best known for their biblical connotations. But this tree sap has been prized across the world for over 6,000 years. These fragrant incense pieces come from the Burseraceae family of trees and are found across the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. But despite recent attempts to protect these trees, they could soon be headed for extinction. So what makes frankincense and myrrh so expensive?

  • A DAY WITH RWANDAN PAINTER
    • 10/18/21

    A DAY WITH RWANDAN PAINTER

    Munyaneza Henry, is a gifted Rwandan artist whose brush strokes not only adorn canvas but also narrate his life's journey. Join us in this mesmerizing short documentary as we delve into the colors, stories, and experiences that shape his extraordinary artistry and life.

  • Witness the Transformation: Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo Road Project

    Witness the Transformation: Kagitumba-Kayonza-Rusumo Road Project

    Started in 2017, this project, funded by the African Development Fund and led by the Rwanda Transport and Development Agency, connects Rwanda and Uganda at Kagitumba and extends to Rwanda and Tanzania at Rusumo. It's a vital part of Rwanda's plan to boost its economy, with agriculture contributing 63%. Stay tuned to witness its transformational impact

  • Reclaim: Finding the heart of the circular economy
    • 10/29/21

    Reclaim: Finding the heart of the circular economy

    Soumaro and Pauline have very different livelihoods and live over 6,000 kilometers apart, but they’re both integral players in Africa’s changes in waste management practices, both driving and impacted by the shift towards a circular economy.