Brazil blocks access to Elon Musk’s X
The popular social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has been blocked in Brazil after telecommunications providers began complying with a judge's order to ban the service.…
How Nigeria’s economic woes impede access to medications
Economic challenges in Nigeria have put a strain on people's wallets, but the situation is also influencing health. The rising cost of living means people are having to pay more for or…
The future of satellite internet access
Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 17,000 islands has a population of more than 270 million but millions of people still don't have access to the internet.…
Amnesty calls for ‘unfettered access’ to Gaza for human rights investigators
Amnesty International is accusing Israel of a flagrant disregard for international law during its offensive in Gaza. The organisation's annual report says the situation is being compounded by the failures of Israel's…
Biden scraps ban on US funds for abortion counseling, expands healthcare access
US President Joe Biden signs two executive orders, including one scrapping a ban on US funding for abortion counseling provided by international organizations and ordering a review of rules under Donald Trump's…
Bringing universal toilet access to Nigeria
Nearly 90 million people in Nigeria live in extreme poverty. Many have no running water, electricity or adequate sanitation. The government now wants to ensure that everyone at least has access to…
Ethiopia, UN reach agreement for Tigray aid access
An agreement between the United Nations and Ethiopia will offer a glimmer of hope for thousands struggling to find food and medicine.…
Rebuilding the economy of Nigeria’s most-vulnerable women post-pandemic || Guardian Talks
On Guardian talks, Nkem Okocha, Founder/CEO, Mamamoni shares how she is helping disadvantaged and rural women get access to finance for their business and how to rebuild the economy of Nigeria's most-vulnerable…
Facebook laying a huge undersea cable around Africa to boost internet access
Social Media giant, Facebook is building a 37,000-kilometer-long undersea cable around Africa that will provide better internet access. The sub-sea cable will interconnect 23 countries in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe.…