CNN: Kenya village revisits ‘Obama mania’ – In Kogelo, Kenya, President Obama was “Africa’s Favorite Son.” The self-proclaimed heritage home of the president was once also home to some of his most enthusiastic support. But with only one visit to Africa during his four years in office, and with Africa feeling less and less like a priority, “Obama Mania” in Kogelo is starting to falter. (David McKenzie and Lillian Leposo)
Devex: Uganda loses more aid over alleged fraud – After discovering that 12 million euros of aid money was channeled into private accounts, Uganda is facing a total freeze in payments from many European countries who are calling for a total reimbursement to the people, justice to those involved, and stronger transparency and accountability. (Ivy Mungcal)
LATimes: Hershey sued over African cocoa farm child labor accusations – Allegations that Hershey has been purposefully overlooking its sources’ violations on human rights by using child labor, has led to a lawsuit demanding that their records be made public to get to the bottom of the accusation. (Tiffany Hsu)
VOA: Easing Displacement through Development – There are currently 26 million displaced people throughout the globe, most of whom were forced to leave their homes due to natural disasters, drought, and environmental degradation. Yet many are calling upon further development work in these regions, which may help alleviate mass exoduses of people by providing people with access to aid and health clinics in their villages, rather than feel the need to seek help elsewhere. (Joe DeCapua)
Examiner: Poor harvest, child malnutrition threatening Yemen – Amid drought and poor harvest, UNICEF has announced that over 100,000 children have been entered into feeding programs, having been diagnosed with Severe Acute Malnutrition. (William Lambers)
