Salem Solomon

2 months ago | voanews.com | Harun Maruf |Salem Solomon

A senior U.S. counterterrorism official is cautioning that the threat from global jihadists has expanded significantly, although the resources to counter them have declined. Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to President Donald Trump and senior director for counterterrorism, on Feb. 11 told a Washington conference organized by the American Foreign Policy Council that he based the current threat assessment on several factors.

Jan 29, 2025 | voaafrica.com | Salem Solomon

By Salem Solomon Ongoing fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern region between the army and M23 rebels has displaced thousands of people, with many seeking refuge in places like neighboring Rwanda. As the humanitarian crisis worsens, East African leaders are urging immediate action to bring peace and stability to the region. VOA's Salem Solomon has more.

Jan 28, 2025 | voanews.com | Salem Solomon

Violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has forced many families to flee their homes, with many seeking refuge in places such as neighboring Rwanda. As the humanitarian crisis worsens, East African leaders are urging immediate action to bring peace and stability to the region. Salem Solomon has this report on the impact the conflict is having on civilians. Camera: Austere Malivika and Jimmy Shukrani Bakomera.

Jan 17, 2025 | voanews.com | Salem Solomon

At least 67 journalists are imprisoned across Africa, reflecting the continent’s ongoing struggle for a free press, according to a report released Thursday. The cases in Africa contribute to a global total of 361 journalists jailed as of Dec. 1, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, or CPJ. It is the second-highest number ever recorded by CPJ.

Jan 17, 2025 | voaindonesia.com | Salem Solomon

This image contains sensitive content which some people may find offensive or disturbing. ImagesMultimediaEmbedded ContentCommentsLink has been copied to clipboard TeruskanLaporan CPJ: 67 Jurnalis Dipenjara di Afrika Karena Pekerjaan MerekaSetidaknya 67 jurnalis dipenjara di seluruh Afrika, yang mencerminkan masih perlunya perjuangan berkelanjutan di benua itu untuk mencapai kebebasan pers, menurut sebuah laporan yang dirilis pada Kamis (16/1).