May 14
Africa: Conflict, Violence Push Global Internal Displacement to Record High Levels
Conflicts and violence have pushed the number of internally displaced people around the world to a record-breaking high of 75.9 million, with nearly half living in sub-Saharan… Read more »
May 09
Africa: AI Becomes Latest Frontier in China-Us Race for Africa
What's the future of Artificial Intelligence in Africa? Read more »
April 24
Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Driving Hundreds of Millions Into Hunger - UN
A new analysis of the state of global hunger finds conflict, climate change, and economic shocks are driving an increasing number of people into acute hunger, jeopardizing gains… Read more »
April 23
Africa: Guns Fueling Rape of Children, Women in War Zones - UN
Actor and U.N. Goodwill Ambassador Danai Gurira told diplomats Tuesday that finding a child to sexually abuse in a conflict zone can cost less than one dollar. She urged… Read more »
April 22
Africa: Connected Africa Summit Addressing Continent's Challenges, Opportunities and Bridging Digital Divides
Government representatives from Africa, along with ICT (information and communication technology) officials, and international organizations have gathered in Nairobi for a… Read more »
Africa: Earth Day Puts Focus on Conservation Efforts
Monday marks Earth Day, which for more than 50 years has placed a focus on clean air and water, addressing pollution and championing conservation efforts. Read more »
April 09
Africa: Report - US Must Enhance Critical Minerals Strategy in Africa
The United States must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including boosting its diplomatic and commercial presence in African mining hubs, says a report… Read more »
April 07
Africa: Education Advocates Push to Decrease High Visa Denials for African Students
Education and immigration advocates say African students face high denial rates when seeking visas to study in the United States, and they are pushing for changes. Read more »
April 03
Africa: UN Says Children Denied Access to Aid in World's War Zones
Children are being denied access to lifesaving humanitarian assistance in conflict zones around the world in a blatant disregard for international law, a senior U.N. official said… Read more »
March 26
Africa: Climate Change Leaves 'Dire Situation' for 45 Million African Children - Unicef
The United Nations children's fund says there is a "dire situation" in several eastern and southern African countries, where at least 45 million children are dealing with severe… Read more »
March 19
Africa: New Study Reports Widespread Forced Labor Abuses
Forced labor generates $236 billion a year in illegal profits, a dramatic increase of $64 billion since 2014, a new study by the International Labor Organization reported on… Read more »
March 14
Africa: Putin Denies Strategy to Spread Influence in Africa After Wagner 'Rebrand'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has denied he is seeking to oust Western influence in Africa, as new analysis suggests the Kremlin's military intelligence arm has taken over… Read more »
March 06
Africa: African Seed Trade Members Meet to Boost Seed Adoption, Distribution
More than 350 delegates from governments, research institutions and seed production companies are gathering in Kenya this week to address challenges in getting good-quality seeds… Read more »
March 04
Africa: Conflict Spillovers Causing Surge of Human Rights Violations, UN Rights Chief Warns
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warns the potential spillover of dozens of conflicts around the world is threatening global peace and causing human rights… Read more »
February 29
Africa: Civil Liberties Decline Globally for 18th Year - Freedom House
Civil liberties declined globally for the 18th consecutive year in 2023, with conflict and flawed elections the biggest factors, a new report has found. Read more »
February 20
Africa: High Cost of Living in Africa Could Cause Unrest - AFDB
The African Development Bank is warning that the rising cost of energy, food and other commodities in several African countries, including Angola, Ethiopia and Kenya, could trigger… Read more »
February 19
Africa: Tensions Escalate Between Somalia, Ethiopian Over AU Summit Incident
Tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia escalated over the weekend following allegations by Somalia's president that Ethiopian security forces tried to bar him from attending the… Read more »
February 14
Africa: Report Sees Africa's Agrifood Sector As Solution to Youth Unemployment
A new report says Africa's agrifood sector -- which involves the processing, packaging and selling of locally produced food -- could be the key to boosting employment rates, income… Read more »
January 29
Africa: Analysts Examine Implications of African States' Exit From Ecowas
Analysts in West Africa are reacting to the sudden exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the regional economic bloc ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, and… Read more »
Africa: Italian Prime Minister Hosts Summit of African Leaders
Italy's prime minister is holding a summit of African leaders Monday. Read more »
January 25
Africa: Blinken Wraps Up Four-Nation Africa Tour, Commits to Ongoing Security, Economic Partnership
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday the United States will continue intensive engagement with African partners in hopes of resolving the ongoing conflicts in the… Read more »
Africa: Nonprofits Say African Food Producers Enjoying Rising Revenue, Better Farm Supply
Climate change has hit African farmers and food processors hard in recent years, making agriculture and the raw farm products that food companies depend on more unpredictable.… Read more »
January 23
Africa: Blinken Expresses U.S. Commitment to Boosting Africa Partnerships
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the United States is committed to growing its partnerships across the African continent and increasingly sees African countries… Read more »
January 22
Africa: Blinken Launching Four-Nation Africa Trip
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to meet Monday with Cape Verde Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, as the top U.S. diplomat begins a four-nation tour in Africa. Read more »
January 17
Africa: UN Concerned By Spread of Cholera to 10 African Countries
The U.N.'s Children's Fund expressed alarm this week about a cholera outbreak in Africa that has spread to at least 10 countries, with the situation in Zambia and Zimbabwe "very… Read more »