Michigan health officials are investigating a fast-growing cyclosporiasis outbreak that reached 572 reported cases by July 4, with no source yet identified. The outbreak has been concentrated in southeast Michigan and has spread across multiple counties, including Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Shiawassee, Jackson, Oakland and Livingston, according to state health officials.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America as the biggest edition in the tournament’s history, with 48 teams competing across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Africa arrives with a record 10 representatives, transforming this expanded World Cup into a landmark moment for the continent and its global diaspora.
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, March 25, adopted a Ghana-led resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade and the enslavement of Africans the gravest crime against humanity. In a vote that drew both broad support and sharp opposition, the measure passed with 123 votes in favor, three against, and 52 abstentions.
When a rare genetic diagnosis lands in a family’s lap, biology is only part of the story. In this feature, one family’s experience with Ellis–Van Creveld syndrome shows how genes, health systems, and geography together shape survival. Ellis–Van Creveld syndrome is inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern: both parents must carry the altered gene.
The Foundation for Special Surgery (FSS) will host its annual Sankofa Gala on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Martin’s West in Baltimore, Maryland, bringing together supporters, partners, and global health advocates for an inspiring evening dedicated to advancing life-saving surgical care. The Sankofa Gala is FSS’s signature fundraising event, supporting healthcare in underserved communities worldwide.
In The Leader’s VoiceStamp™, international broadcaster, communication strategist, and host Linord R. Moudou explores a powerful truth: leadership is not just about what you know or the position you hold; it’s about how your voice lands, connects, and endures. Blending real-world leadership moments with practical communication insight, the book introduces the VoiceStamp™ framework.
Senegal’s victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will be remembered not only for the trophy lifted in Rabat, but for the uncomfortable questions it leaves behind about how African football is governed. What should have been a celebration of the continent’s best football ended instead in tension, disruption, and debate.
On this episode of VIP with Linord, join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Desmond Alugnoa, co-founder of the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO), a pioneering force in environmental activism. Recognized with the 2024 Earthshot Prize, GAYO empowers young Africans to lead the charge against climate change. Discover how Desmond is turning climate
Celebrate elegance, unity, and U.S.-Africa relations at the 2025 African Unity AU Ambassadors Ball in Washington DC, with Host Actor Boris Kodjo and Mistress of Ceremony Linord Moudou. This unforgettable evening honored Ambassador Johnnie Carson, Ambassador Andrew Young, H.E. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, and WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros A. Ghebreyesus.
The United States has introduced a new wave of multi-year health agreements with several African governments, signaling a shift in how Washington structures health cooperation on the continent. The agreements are framed as bilateral Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) that outline priority health areas, U.S. funding levels, and domestic co-financing by partner countries.
