Ignatius Annor

Washington, D.C., United States

International Multimedia Journalist at Inside VOA

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Articles

"A time to reflect and appreciate those who came before us"

Feb 19, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Ignatius Annor
Sub-Saharan Africa leads the world in global HIV response, but advocates warn against risk of shrinking finance

Jul 27, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Ignatius Annor

Sub-Saharan Africa is leading the rest of the world in the global HIV response, according to a report by UNAIDS released during this week’s Munich HIV conference, in Germany. HIV/AIDS advocates attribute the success to "immense political will," but warned shrinking finance from donor countries risks derailing the gains made.
Advocates hail sub-Saharan Africa’s lead in global HIV response

Jul 26, 2024 | voanews.com | Ignatius Annor

Thousands of policymakers, health care professionals and advocates gathered this week in Munich, Germany, to take stock of the global fight against HIV as they try to meet the 2030 deadline set by world leaders for eliminating AIDS as a public health threat. Advocates hailed sub-Saharan Africa’s progress in the global HIV response, with tens of millions of people now on lifesaving drugs.
Analysts say US image as beacon of democracy is "diminishing" after Trump assassination attempt

Jul 18, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Ignatius Annor

On Saturday, July 13, a 20-year-old man nearly killed former Donald Trump, the former U.S. President at a rally in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania while he addressed his supporters. Federal authorities are working to unravel unanswered questions about the shooter and his motive. President Joe Biden has condemned the attack and denounced political violence following the assault on his main rival, Trump.
Ruto declares ironclad support for Haiti; endorses AGOA and defends cost of U.S. trip

May 28, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Ignatius Annor

In an exclusive interview with VOA shortly after meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden during his official state visit to the United States last week, Ruto said the East African nation ‘’will show up in Haiti’’ as it has done for 47 other countries to support peace efforts, noting that ‘’Haiti is not going to be an exception.’’ “We believe that the responsibility in Haiti belongs to all countries, and all people, who believe in self-determination, who believe in democracy, who believe in the...
Somaliland high schools take part in speed reading contest to promote literacy learning

May 9, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Ignatius Annor

ShareSomaliland high schools take part in speed reading contest to promote literacy learningWASHINGTON — Over 19 high schools comprising 174 girls across the breakaway region of Somaliland recently participated in a speed reading competition in the capital, Hargeysa, using ‘’Daariz,’’ a free language app. Daariz means study in Arabic.
IMF names Niger, Senegal among sub-Saharan Africa’s fast-growing economies

May 2, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Ignatius Annor

WASHINGTON — The International Monetary Fund, IMF, has said that Niger and Senegal are among sub-Saharan Africa’s fast-growing economies due to their oil and gas resources expected on stream this year. Abebe Aemro Selassie, director of the IMF’s Africa department said that these West African states will see a growth expansion of 10.4 percent and 8.3 percent respectively.
Oil and gas key to Niger & Senegal’s economic growth, IMF finds

May 2, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Ignatius Annor

The International Monetary Fund says Niger and Senegal are among sub-Saharan Africa’s fast growing economies due to their oil and gas resources. In its 2024 economic outlook for the region, the Bretton Wood Institution, says it is upbeat about a good regional economic recovery, but adds that growth has been more sluggish than expected. VOA’s Ignatius Annor reports from Washington.
IMF urges nations to build fiscal resilience against unforeseen crisis

Apr 22, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Ignatius Annor

The URL has been copied to your clipboardThe code has been copied to your clipboard. The International Monetary Fund has made an urgent appeal to countries to build fiscal resilience so they can withstand an unforeseen crisis such as a pandemic, war or skyrocketing inflation. VOA’s Ignatius Annor reports.
IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings weighs pros & cons of AI

Apr 19, 2024 | voaafrica.com | Ignatius Annor

The future of artificial intelligence and its impact on jobs the world over was one of the focal point for deliberations at the IMF Spring Meetings in Washington Thursday as the world grapples with regulating the industry. At a debate on the topic, the panelists including managing director of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, highlighted AI’s potential for economic transformation, while underscoring the risks it poses.