October 31, 2022
Africa: Africans See China As Positive Force - Survey
A new global public opinion survey of people in 25 countries has revealed steep declines in support for China, although Beijing still is seen favorably by many in Africa, where it… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Africa: U.S. Technology Helps Improve Crop Yields in Drought-Stricken Africa
More frequent and severe droughts in Africa are hampering food production, especially in arid parts of the continent, where farmers struggle to eke out a living. A water retention… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Africa: Africa Tourism Leaders Seek to Revive Sector After Covid-19
Africa's leading tourism operators are meeting in Botswana for talks on reviving the industry after the damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Intra-African travel is at the top… Read more »
Africa: Security Forum Focuses On Stability Challenges in Africa
Policymakers from around the world met Monday and Tuesday in Senegal to discuss Africa's most pressing security challenges. This year, attendees of an annual conference focused on… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Africa: Malawi Police Exhume 25 Bodies of Ethiopians in Mass Grave
Police in northern Malawi are investigating the deaths of 25 male foreigners, believed to be Ethiopians, found buried in a mass grave in a forest in the Mzimba district. Read more »
October 14, 2022
Africa: China Party Congress - What Would Xi Third Term Mean for Africa?
Under President Xi Jinping, China's engagement with Africa reached new heights, economically and diplomatically. Read more »
October 07, 2022
Africa: Horn of Africa Regional Ministers Call for Coordination to Deal With Food Insecurity
The East African bloc IGAD, aid groups, and development partners have called for greater coordination to fight growing hunger in the region. Read more »
Africa: AU Peace Talks On Ethiopia's Tigray Postponed
Diplomats say African Union-sponsored peace talks planned for this weekend between Ethiopia's federal government and Tigrayan rebels have been delayed due to logistical problems. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Africa: African Oil Conference Delegates React to OPEC Cuts
Delegates at Africa's biggest oil conference have expressed concern about rising prices after the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, plus nonmembers who also export… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Africa: China Paving 'Health Silk Road' in Africa
The Beijing-funded African Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, is due to open in the next few months. The controversial project is just one example of… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Africa: Cholera Surging Globally As Climate Change Intensifies
Cholera is surging around the globe, the World Health Organization warns. Read more »
Africa: UN Report Targets Racism Against People of African Descent
A report by the U.N. human rights office finds systemic racism against people of African descent is deep-rooted and says urgent measures are needed to dismantle discriminatory… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Africa: Why African Nations Are Mostly Silent On China's Rights Record
Most African states have stayed silent as Western nations and rights groups condemn China over a recent United Nations human rights report on China's treatment of Uyghurs and other… Read more »
September 20, 2022
Africa: UN Chief Calls for Action On Global Food, Climate Crises
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appealed to leaders Tuesday to unite and take action to address the problems of a world "teeming with turmoil." Read more »
September 16, 2022
Africa: UN Provides $100 Million to Aid People in 'Forgotten Emergencies'
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, OCHA, is releasing $100 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to assist millions of people in what… Read more »
September 15, 2022
Africa: U.S. Pledges Support for Climate Change Mitigation in Africa
U.S. special envoy for climate John Kerry pledged support for Africa's efforts to deal with the impact of climate change during a speech Thursday at a conference in Senegal. The… Read more »
Africa: Nigeria Drops to Africa's 4th Largest Oil Producer, OPEC Reports
Nigeria is facing a record reduction in oil production, oil cartel OPEC reports, dropping from the first largest producer in Africa to the fourth, behind Angola, Algeria and Libya. Read more »
Africa: Japan Reengaging With Africa in Face of Rising China
Japan is the latest country to try to increase engagement with Africa in the face of China's massive influence on the continent and amid perceived threats to the international… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Africa: Africa Reflects On Queen Elizabeth's Mixed Legacy
As Africa reflects on the legacy of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Kenyans remember how a princess visiting the country in 1952 left a queen. Analysts note how Elizabeth helped steer… Read more »
Africa: Plastics, Waste Burning On Agenda At Environment Conference
More than 50 African environment ministers are gathering in Senegal this week for the African Ministerial Conference on the Environment. Plastics and the harmful burning of waste… Read more »
Africa: Farmers Say Hunger Looms As Ukraine War Disrupts Imports
Farmers' associations from 11 Central African countries say disruptions in food supplies caused by Russia's war in Ukraine have deepened the struggles of millions of Africans to… Read more »
Africa: Why China, African Nations Are Cooperating in Space
China and African nations are increasingly collaborating in space to develop their own ambitions in the next frontier analysts say. Read more »
September 09, 2022
Africa: Africans Say Goodbye to Queen Who Led Britain Into Post-Colonial Era
Condolence messages on the death of Queen Elizabeth have been pouring in from Africa, where the queen made many visits during her 70-year rule. Read more »
September 08, 2022
Africa: Covid Threatening Resurgence of Deadly Meningitis in Africa
The World Health Organization is warning of a resurgence of deadly meningitis in Africa because COVID-19 has disrupted lifesaving vaccination campaigns. Read more »
Africa: Crises Halt Progress in Human Development - UN Report
A report published by the U.N. Development Program finds the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, economic uncertainty and other crises have halted progress in human development and… Read more »