Deirdre Durkan-Simonds

Medical experts are reporting alarming increases in cancer cases and irreversible skin damage connected to skin-lightening creams, as a multi-billion dollar industry continues to thrive despite growing health warnings. Dermatologists worldwide are

A severe cholera epidemic is claiming dozens of lives weekly in Sudan, with medical facilities pushed beyond their limits. Health workers report treating patients on floors as bed capacity is exhausted, a

The bond between Black liberation movements and Palestinian resistance represents one of the most enduring political alliances of the modern era. This solidarity, rooted in shared experiences of systemic oppression, has been

France has formally recognized its involvement in the violent suppression of Cameroonian independence movements over several decades, marking a significant step in addressing its colonial history. In a letter to Cameroon’s president

While international attention remains fixed on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, a devastating humanitarian crisis continues to unfold in Sudan with minimal global awareness. The civil war between the Arab-led Rapid Support

A community-led initiative is providing critical support for Black transgender individuals navigating a landscape of increasing political hostility and violence. The Black Trans Travel Fund, established six years ago, has distributed over

A groundbreaking study has revealed a surprising reality across Africa, where nearly a quarter of the population reports experiencing significant loneliness. This emotional crisis is hitting adolescents the hardest, with the continent’s