September 07, 2022
Africa: #AfricaClimateCrisis, Conflict Forcing More People in Africa to Flee Their Homes - UN
The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, is warning that the displacement crisis in the Horn of Africa and Sahel is getting worse as the impact of climate change and conflict are forcing… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Africa: Big Name Entertainment Buyers Attend Continent's Biggest Film, TV Market Since Lockdown
Big name entertainment providers like Netflix, Showmax and Paramount have been meeting African content creators this week at the Fame Week Africa conference in South Africa. The… Read more »
August 25, 2022
Africa: China Cancels 23 Loans to Africa Amid 'Debt Trap' Debate
A recent announcement by China that it is forgiving 23 loans for 17 African countries may be motivated by accusations of "debt-trap diplomacy," say some analysts. Read more »
August 23, 2022
Africa: Rhino Poaching Down, but Population Still Decreasing
Conservation groups say the rate of rhinoceros poaching in Africa has dropped significantly since a peak in 2015. Read more »
August 19, 2022
Africa: WHO Approves Lifesaving Ebola Drugs
The World Health Organization says clinical evidence shows two monoclonal antibody treatments are effective at saving the lives of many people stricken with the deadly Ebola virus. Read more »
August 18, 2022
Africa: Leaders Quick to Address U.S.-China Tensions Over Taiwan
A spike in tensions between China and the United States over Taiwan has not gone unnoticed in Africa and has prompted responses that underscore the continent's tilt toward Beijing. Read more »
August 12, 2022
Africa: First Humanitarian Food Aid Set to Leave Ukraine for Africa
The first U.N.-chartered vessel set to transport grain from Ukraine to Africa docked Friday in Ukraine. Read more »
Africa: China Critical of Blinken's Africa Offensive
We're not in competition: That was the line from both the United States and China as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Africa this week, but analysts said the trip was… Read more »
August 08, 2022
Africa: Blinken Gives U.S.-Africa Strategy Address in Pretoria
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken gave a speech on the key U.S. strategy for sub-Saharan Africa at the University of Pretoria on Monday, on the first leg of his Africa trip. Read more »
Africa: Blinken in South Africa - Compares South African Struggle for Equality to U.S.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in South Africa on the first leg of an Africa trip. His first stop was a poignant one, as he visited a museum that commemorates a key… Read more »
August 05, 2022
Africa: U.S. Official - Sub-Saharan Africa Food Security Hardest Hit By Russia's War
A senior U.S. official said Friday that sub-Saharan Africa is the region hardest hit by disruptions to the global food supply due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Read more »
August 07, 2022
Africa: U.S. Secretary of State Arrives in South Africa
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in South Africa on Sunday, the first leg of his three-nation African tour. Read more »
August 06, 2022
Africa: U.S Announces Another U.S.$150 Million for Africa Food Crisis
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Friday announced a $150 million package for Africa to help address food and humanitarian crises. Read more »
Africa: Blinken Heads to South Africa Amid New 'Cold War'
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in South Africa on Sunday, in what analysts say is an attempt to counter Chinese and Russian influence in the region. Read more »
August 04, 2022
Africa: U.S. Senate Committee Holds Hearing for 3 Women Nominated to African Ambassador Posts
Three career diplomats in the U.S. Foreign Service answered questions Wednesday from senators during a hearing examining their credentials to lead U.S. diplomatic missions in… Read more »
July 31, 2022
Africa: Crises Pushing Up Acute Malnutrition in Refugee Sites
The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, this week reported that global crises have combined to raise levels of acute malnutrition in dozens of refugee sites surveyed, most of them in… Read more »
July 30, 2022
Africa: UN Agency Calls for More Protection for African Refugees and Migrants
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, Friday called for more to be done to protect African refugees and migrants from traffickers on their way from the Sahel and the Horn of Africa toward… Read more »
July 29, 2022
Africa: Production Approved of Generic Injectable HIV-Prevention Drug for Sub-Saharan Africa
Global health agencies say a voluntary licensing agreement has been reached to allow for the generic production of the first and only long-acting injectable HIV-prevention drug. Read more »
Africa: UN Weekly Roundup - July 17-29, 2022
Editor's note: Here is a fast take on what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the United Nations perch. Read more »
Africa: Top Us Diplomat Travels to Asia, Africa As Global Powers Fight for Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to East Asia and Africa next week seeking to counter the influence of Russia and China in a fight for global influence. Read more »
July 27, 2022
Africa: Lavrov Lashes Out At West On Africa Tour
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lashed out at Western countries Wednesday as he wrapped up a four-nation trip to Africa with a stop in Ethiopia's capital. Read more »
Africa: Lavrov Says Russia Not to Blame for 'Food Crisis'
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lashed out at Western countries Wednesday as he wrapped up a four-nation trip to Africa with a stop in Ethiopia's capital. Moscow is seeking… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Africa: Lavrov Visit to Africa Seen As Effort to Counter Western Narratives
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is visiting Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda and the Republic of Congo this week, trying to counteract Western blame of Russia for a growing global… Read more »
July 21, 2022
Africa: Africa Prepares Rollout of World's First Malaria Vaccine
Preparations are underway for the mass rollout of the world's first malaria vaccine to protect millions of children in Africa. Read more »
July 20, 2022
Africa: WHO - Millions of Refugees, Migrants Suffer Ill Health for Lack of Care
A new study shines a light on the health risks, challenges, and barriers faced daily by millions of refugees and migrants who suffer from poor health because they lack access to… Read more »