The World Health Organization (WHO) say around 18 million doses of the world's first malaria vaccine will be given to 12 African nations by 2025. Included are Malawi, Ghana and Kenya, where the Mosquirix jab has already been used in pilot schemes.
The Fon of Akum, George Ndikum II, has been on the throne for 65 yearsA Cameroonian king is visiting the UK to try and raise money to help those who have fled the separatist conflict to settle in his small kingdom.
Akum, a lush highland village where most people make their living by farming, is struggling to cope with the influx of those who have lost their homes in the war, which Amnesty International said in a report this week involves rampant human rights violations and other crimes including executions, torture and rape.People from Akum came to Heathrow Airport to welcome the Fon to London last weekThe Fon of Akum has been feted since his arrival last Wednesday by London’s Cameroonian community.
Image caption: It is the first Akum General Convention to be held and people came from around the world to attend
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