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April 12
Africa: Young, Black Woman Scientist Discovered Pivotal Leprosy Treatment in 1920s But Someone Took the Credit
Hansen's disease, also called leprosy, is treatable today - and that's partly thanks to a curious tree and the work of a pioneering young scientist in the 1920s. Centuries prior to… Read more »
March 19
Niger: Niger Has Cut Military Ties With the U.S. - Why This Is Bad for the Sahel's Security
Niger - a landlocked country of 25 million people in one of the most unstable parts of the world - recently announced it was suspending military cooperation with the United States. Read more »
March 14
Africa: If You're 65 or Older, It's Time for Another Covid-19 Shot
In my mind, the spring season will always be associated with COVID-19. Read more »
March 03
Uganda: Bobi Wine - The Documentary Up for Oscar 2024
This year, all the Oscar nominees for best documentary feature come from outside of the United States. Read more »
February 19
Congo-Kinshasa: Expert Explains Why Congolese Anger Against the West Is Justified
Since early February, the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital, Kinshasa, has been rocked by protests directed against western embassies. Protests took place in front of the… Read more »
January 19
Africa: What Is Genocide? Six Western Countries Want a Broader Application of Genocide - Experts Unpack Why It Matters
In November 2023, six western states filed a joint application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) arguing for an ample and expansive understanding of genocide. This… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Africa: 20 Years After the Publication of 'Purple Hibiscus,' a Generation of African Writers Have Followed in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Footsteps
Twenty years ago, in October 2003, 26-year-old Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie burst onto the North American publishing scene with her debut novel," Purple Hibiscus." Read more »
September 12, 2023
West Africa: U.S. Response to Gabon and Niger Coups Suggests Need for a New West Africa Policy in Washington
Recent coups in the West African nations of Gabon and Niger caught U.S. diplomats a little off guard. They also indicate Washington may need to reassess its policy in the region or… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Kenya: Kenya and the U.S. Are Negotiating a Trade Deal That Could Be a Model for Africa
The US and Kenya announced a trade and investment partnership in July 2022. Talks have been progressing on the way forward in nine areas, including agriculture, anti-corruption,… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Africa: Florida's Academic Standards Distort the Contributions That Enslaved Africans Made to American Society
The state of Florida ignited a controversy when it released a set of 2023 academic standards that require fifth graders to be taught that enslaved Black people in the U.S.… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Africa: Dismantling the Myth That Ancient Slavery 'Wasn't That Bad'
As someone who researches slavery in the ancient Mediterranean world, especially in the Bible, I often hear remarks like, "Slavery was totally different back then, right?" "Well,… Read more »
July 29, 2023
West Africa: Military Takeover Is a Setback for Democracy and U.S. Interests in West Africa
The West African nation Niger is under military rule following a coup in which President Mohamed Bazoum was overthrown and held captive by members of his own guard. Read more »
May 28, 2023
Africa: Ottawa Is Doing Little to Eliminate Discrimination Against French-Speaking African Students
The fact that Immigration Canada discriminates against Black students from French-speaking Africa is something researchers and observers of Québec and Canadian politics have… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Africa: Africa Is Getting Renewed Attention From Washington - and Some African States Are Courting African Americans
Recent allegations by the U.S. ambassador to South Africa that the African nation gave ammunition and weapons to Russia in December 2022, amid Russia's war on Ukraine, illustrate… Read more »
May 18, 2023
Africa: U.S. Laws to Promote Home-Grown Industries Will Hurt African Economies
The Biden administration has ratcheted up protectionism and industrial policy amid surging economic tensions with China. Legislation passed in 2022 unlocked hundreds of billions of… Read more »
May 05, 2023
East Africa: Sudan Conflict Will Have a Ripple Effect in an Unstable Region - and Across the World
Sudan, Africa's third largest country by land mass, shares borders with seven countries in an unstable region. This means that Sudan's current conflict will have economic, social… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Sudan: Plunge Into Chaos Has Geopolitical Implications Near and Far - Including for U.S. Strategic Goals
The sight of diplomats fleeing Sudan amid chaotic scenes reflects the gravity of the situation, but also the extent of international interest in the strife-torn nation. Read more »
April 05, 2023
Zambia: Kamala Harris's Visit Underscores the Tricky Choices Zambia Is Making About International Allies
US vice-president Kamala Harris's recent visit to Zambia is an example the country's increased engagement with western nations. It gave fresh impetus to the view that Zambian… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Africa: Oil and Gas Companies Are Seen As Climate Villains. Truth Is, We'll Need Their Expertise to Make Green Hydrogen a Reality
Think about oil and gas companies and climate change and chances are you'll think dark thoughts. It's true Exxon Mobil had remarkably detailed knowledge of global warming in the… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Africa: Jimmy Carter - the American President Whose Commitment to Africa Went Beyond His Term
The office of former US president Jimmy Carter (98), who has been frail for some time, has announced that he will no longer seek hospital treatment for his ailments. He has instead… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Southern Africa: Henry Kissinger At 100 - History Will Judge the Former U.S. Secretary of State's Southern African Interventions to Be a Failure
Henry Kissinger, who sexed up the art of diplomacy in the eight years between 1969 and 1977, will turn 100 in May this year. Read more »
February 01, 2023
South Africa: South Africa and Russia - President Cyril Ramaphosa's Foreign Policy Explained
January was a busy diplomatic month for South Africa. The country hosted Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and US treasury secretary Janet Yellen. Josep Borrell,… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: Joe Biden Is Meeting African Leaders - Why Free Trade Is a Major Talking Point
African leaders face a dilemma over trade relations with the United States. Should they push for the extension of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) or for each country's… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: U.S.-Africa Summit - Four Things African Leaders Should Try to Get Out of It
US president Joe Biden will be hosting African leaders at this week's summit, as a group. This has its advantages. The 50 African leaders have the opportunity to articulate their… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Africa: Outer Space Talks Are a Welcome Addition to the US-Africa Leaders Summit - What's On the Table
President Joe Biden is hosting the Second US-Africa Leaders Summit in mid-December 2022. Read more »
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