November 01
Africa: What U.S. Election Results Could Mean for Africa
Whoever U.S. voters choose as their next president -- former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris -- the election has global implications, with the probability it… Read more »
Africa: Mideast-North Africa Region Sees Surge in Global Investment Despite Conflicts
For the first time in years, the Middle East and North African region is seeing a surge in interest from international investors. Read more »
October 29
Africa: Companies Find Solutions to Power EVs in Energy-Challenged Africa
Some companies are coming up with creative ways of making electric vehicles a more realistic option in power-challenged areas of Africa. Read more »
October 27
Africa: Bioeconomy Offers Path to Mitigating Climate Change, Enhancing Food Production
Bioeconomy is the production, use, and conservation of biological resources to produce goods that sustain communities. A new report says the promotion of bioeconomy as a way to… Read more »
October 24
Africa: Africa Football Business Summit Explores Strategies to Boost Sports Development
Kenya is hosting the Africa Football Business Summit to boost football and sports development across the continent. The summit focuses on ways African countries can benefit from… Read more »
October 23
Africa: Humanitarian Aid Workers Face 'Increasingly Difficult' Conditions
The president of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has announced the establishment of the Red Family Fund to honor humanitarian aid workers… Read more »
October 22
Africa: Freedom House Researcher Explains How Free Freedom Is On the Net
Global internet freedom has declined for the 14th straight year, according to Freedom House's Freedom on the Net 2024 report. VOA's Philip Alexiou spoke with Elizabeth Sutterlin, a… Read more »
Africa: Spain Sees Opportunity in African Migrant Influx, Bucking EU Trend
As many European Union countries call for the bloc to clamp down on migration amid a surge in support for right-wing political parties, Spain is bucking the trend and insists… Read more »
October 18
Africa: African Port Growth Hindered By Poor Road, Rail Networks, Report Says
Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the Africa Finance Corporation says the expansions, upgrades and investments have not… Read more »
October 15
Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa
While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Farming Future Could Include More Digital Solutions
More than 400 delegates and organizations working in Africa's farming sector are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss how digital agriculture can improve the lives of farmers… Read more »
October 09
Africa: UN Calls for Safer Migration From Horn of Africa to Gulf Countries
The head of the U.N. International Organization for Migration, or IOM, is calling for safe migration to and from the Gulf countries as the dangerous eastern Horn of Africa route… Read more »
Africa: Three African Countries On Cusp of Death Penalty Abolition
The international human rights organization Amnesty International says three sub-Saharan African countries considering ending the death penalty should do it now and pave the way… Read more »
October 03
Africa: WHO Launches Plan to Tackle Growing Threat of Dengue, Other Diseases
The World Health Organization launched a global plan Thursday to address the growing threat of dengue and other deadly arboviruses, which have affected millions of people around… Read more »
October 02
Africa: Africom Chief On Threats, Way Forward for U.S. Military in Africa
U.S. Africa Command chief Gen. Michael Langley is starting to reshape the U.S. military presence on the continent following the U.S. military withdrawal from Niger. Read more »
September 27
Africa: Is China-Us Competition Driving the Africa Proposal in the UN?
This week at U.N. meetings in New York, the United States said that two African countries should have permanent seats on one of the world's major decision-making bodies, the United… Read more »
September 26
Africa: Africom, African Militaries Unite to Combat Gender-Based Violence
U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM, is working with southern African countries to combat gender-based violence in the military. This week, AFRICOM and regional military officials are… Read more »
September 25
Africa: Biden Reaches Out to Africa At UN General Assembly
President Joe Biden is turning to Africa in the sunset of his presidency. In the space of one day, in front of world leaders, he elevated Sudan's conflict to a priority, announced… Read more »
September 18
Africa: Pressure Grows On Britain Ahead of Commonwealth Summit to Pay Slavery Reparations
Britain is facing growing pressure to address the issue of reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and other atrocities, as the former colonial power and many of its former… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Its Own Medical Research for Its Health Issues, Experts Say
One of the hurdles to improving health care systems for African countries is the shortage of scientists and lack of meaningful medical research on the continent, experts say. Read more »
September 17
Africa: Funding Needed to Save Children From Climate-Induced Hunger - Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation warns that climate change will put millions more children at risk of hunger, malnutrition and disease by 2050 unless immediate action is… Read more »
September 13
Africa: U.S.-China Rivalry for Military Influence in Africa Ramps Up
While the U.S. was forced to downsize and pull its troops out of Niger this year, China is increasing its military cooperation on the continent, recently announcing a plan to spend… Read more »
September 11
Africa: U.S. Pledges Support for Africa's AI Goals
The two-day pan-African AI conference co-hosted by the United States concluded Wednesday in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub. Read more »
September 10
Africa: African Nations Boost Gold Reserves Amid Economic Uncertainty
Central banks in Africa are turning to gold to protect themselves from economic and geopolitical instability and to diversify their financial portfolios. Read more »
September 06
Africa: China's New Pledges Reflect Concern Over Its Competition in Africa
After pledging $51 billion in financial support for Africa over the next three years and positioning China as a fellow developing country in contrast to the West's colonialist… Read more »
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