Africa

In a joint op-ed in today’s Wall Street Journal, Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete and Ugandan President Yowe

Tune in Monday, July 26 at 8 a.m. (EST) to the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA) press conference at www.alma2015.org.

Youssou NDour, one of the most celebrated African musicians in history, played for one night only at the Barbican in London this week.

My family’s ten years in Tanzania provided many adventures and joys, but almost no one can live in East Africa that long and avoid contracting malaria.  It was a part of our normal life in Tanzania, and we accepted it as we did colds and the flu. We averaged about three rounds of malaria each year.

The Fiesta Concert Series continues to transmit the message of the Zinduka! Malaria Haikubaliki (Swahili for “Wake Up! Malaria is Unacceptable) campaign through its country-wide music tour.