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About Henry
Henry Wilkins is a British multimedia journalist renowned for his extensive coverage of The Sahel region of Africa. Based in the Mumbai region of India, Wilkins is HEFAT certified and has a diverse portfolio that includes creating content for television and radio, primarily for Voice of America. His expertise has also led him to appear on international networks such as BBC World Service, France 24, CBC Radio, and Al Jazeera.

Wilkins's journalistic contributions extend to writing for prestigious outlets like The Economist, The Washington Post, Al Jazeera English, Reuters, BBC, The Atlantic, The Telegraph, The New Statesman, and Vice News. His photojournalism has been featured in many of these publications as well as in the British Journal of Photography, De Standaard, The New Internationalist, NME, and Vice. 

With a career that has seen him based in Burkina Faso and reporting from numerous countries including Israel and the Occupied Territories, the UK, France, Spain, Chad, Ivory Coast, Togo, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Zambia, Malawi, Ivory Coast, and South Sudan, Wilkins has consistently covered security and humanitarian crises. His reporting has illuminated the transformation of wildlife reserves into battlegrounds, the complexities of democratic processes in places like Morocco, and the harsh realities of child labor in informal gold mines. Through his work, Wilkins has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to uncovering the multifaceted political, armed conflict, and social issues that shape West Africa and beyond.
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Morocco pushes to bring Central Sahel ‘out of isolation’

28 Nov 2024  |  www.voaafrica.com
Morocco's foreign minister announced plans to integrate Central Sahel countries, including Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, into a joint development and port access initiative called The Atlantic Initiative. This effort aims to counteract the isolation these countries face as they combat militant groups linked to terrorism. The initiative seeks to foster regional cooperation and development amidst the Sahel's distancing from traditional regional and international partners.

Experts from Latvia: Russia uses migrants as a weapon to strengthen populists

26 Nov 2024  |  ba.voanews.com
Experts in Latvia claim that Russia and Belarus are using migrants as a tool to bolster right-wing populist parties in Europe. This tactic has reportedly led to increased political divisions in Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. Ainar Šlesers, leader of the populist party 'Letonija na prvom mjestu', has taken a strong stance against immigration, linking it to crime. However, Martin Lange argues that the relationship between migration and crime is complex and not always direct.

Somaliland set to hold elections, pushes for international recognition

12 Nov 2024  |  www.voaafrica.com
Somaliland, a self-declared republic, is preparing for general elections with presidential candidates, including the current President Muse Bihi Abdi, seeking re-election. The region is also pushing for international recognition, highlighting its desire to be acknowledged as an independent entity separate from Somalia.

UN expresses concern for Sudan heritage sites looted amid civil war

11 Nov 2024  |  www.voaafrica.com
UNESCO, the U.N. agency responsible for cultural heritage protection, has raised concerns about the looting of museums in Sudan amidst the ongoing civil war. The report highlights the damage and apparent ransacking of a museum in Omdurman, as observed by VOA's Henry Wilkins.

Sexual violence and forced marriage spike in Sudan war

02 Nov 2024  |  www.voaafrica.com
Rights groups are raising concerns over the increase in sexual violence and forced marriages amid Sudan's civil war. The report highlights the plight of a woman who fled Khartoum after a paramilitary commander attempted to coerce her into marriage, underscoring the broader issue of human rights abuses in the conflict.

Hospital in Sudan’s Omdurman still in operation, but scarred by war’s destruction

14 Oct 2024  |  www.voaafrica.com
In Sudan's Omdurman, a hospital remains operational amidst widespread destruction in the Khartoum area due to ongoing conflict. Most hospitals in the region have been destroyed or evacuated. Rights groups are calling for accountability for those responsible for the devastation, labeling it as potential war crimes. The Voice of America gained rare access to the operational hospital and another that was gutted by the fighting.

UAE supplying weapons amid Sudan conflict, according to VOA report

11 Oct 2024  |  www.voaafrica.com
Voice of America reports that the Sudanese armed forces have presented alleged evidence of the United Arab Emirates supplying weapons to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The UAE has denied these allegations. The report highlights the complexities and international dimensions of the Sudan conflict.

Sudanese Armed Forces show VOA weapons they say were supplied to paramilitary group by United Arab Emirates

09 Oct 2024  |  www.voanews.com
The Sudanese Armed Forces have presented weapons to VOA, alleging they were supplied to the paramilitary group RSF by the United Arab Emirates, potentially violating a U.N. arms embargo. The report highlights the ongoing tensions and international implications of arms distribution in the region.

Destruction, occupation of hospitals in Sudan could amount to war crimes, rights groups say

03 Oct 2024  |  www.voanews.com
In Sudan's capital, Khartoum, most hospitals have been destroyed or evacuated due to ongoing fighting. VOA News gained access to a functioning hospital and another that was severely damaged. Rights groups are calling for accountability, suggesting that the destruction and occupation of hospitals could constitute war crimes.

VOA gains rare access to war-damaged Sudanese city of Omdurman

26 Sep 2024  |  www.voaafrica.com
Omdurman, Sudan's second largest city, has suffered significant destruction due to prolonged conflict, with its once-bustling market now devastated. VOA's rare access to the city highlights the stark contrast between its former prosperity and the current state amidst ongoing battles in nearby Khartoum.
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