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At the time of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the athlete Lyudmila Dzhigalova spent several months in Kharkiv. Later, she was convinced to relocate to California by the Olympic champion’s son. He stayed behind
UnitedAn asylum-seeker from Colombia who had just arrived in Washington, D.C., spoke with VOA about the difficulties he had after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border as migrants from Texas and Arizona continue to arrive there. This is the second episode of a two-part series by immigration reporter Aline Barros and VOA’s Divalizď Cash, who also narrates the story
As Ukrainian refugees enter the country, some newly arrived Afghans in Germany are complaining that they feel ignored
In talks to put an end to an almost two-year civil war, the disputed Ethiopian region of Western Tigray is expected to be a sticking point. Leaders of the Amhara region say that it must be given back to them in order for talks to continue
The Chernihiv region has been badly damaged by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Nearly everything, including homes and personal possessions, has been lost by elderly folks. But volunteers are working hard to help these people in leading normal lives again
Mozambican wholesalers are sending bananas to market by bicycle rather than truck in an effort to save money on fuel as a result of the recent tripling of transportation costs
Angeles Garca works as a photojournalist in Tijuana, Mexico, one of the most dangerous places in the world, yet she keeps her city informed and safe
Angolans are preparing for the crucial elections that will take place the next week despite concerns of suspected election rigging and other issues
Millions of Indians now have access to new digital technology thanks to an initiative to expand internet access throughout the nation. A payments system is one of them, and it is transforming how business is conducted in the vast rural areas of the nation
A pregnant Venezuelan citizen who spent four months walking across almost half of the continent regrets moving to the United States. She was met twice by VOA correspondent Divalizeth Cash in Delaware and Washington. Aline Barros, a VOA immigration correspondent, tells the story of this Venezuelan asylum seeker and her companion in the first of a two-part series