Leigh Hartman
Partners bolster Africa’s fight against COVID-19 and poverty
U.S. and European partners are investing $80 billion in development financing to help Africa's economic recovery from COVID-19.
U.S. to expand vaccine production by 1 billion doses
The world will have access to an additional 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines starting next year thanks to a White House initiative.
Bringing fast, affordable internet to Africa
U.S. investment is expanding internet access in Africa. Learn about projects that are empowering users and spurring economic growth.
Persecuted at home, Uyghurs sustain their culture abroad
Uyghurs are thriving in Europe, building a community abroad, while China's government cracks down on Uyghur culture in Xinjiang.
U.S. seeks to speed global COVID-19 vaccination campaign
The U.S. convened a COVID-19 ministerial to work with international partners to ensure everyone has the vaccinations they need.
Pursuing a path to democracy in Burma
A year after democratic elections in Burma, the U.S. is urging the country's military to end the violence and release the unjustly detained.
Expanding COVID-19 vaccine production in Africa
A U.S. producer plans to build a COVID-19 vaccine production facility in Africa. Learn other ways the U.S. supports vaccinations in Africa.
In Ethiopia, U.S. provides aid and pushes for peace
The United States is providing humanitarian aid to Ethiopia while taking steps to punish those responsible for violence in the country.
Belgian researcher: Science must not support oppression
A Belgian professor is urging fellow researchers not to rely on studies that use data taken without consent from ethnic minorities in China.