January 18
Africa: Blinken Heading to Africa Next Week On Four-Nation Tour
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and Angola next week, the State Department announced, his fourth trip to the African… Read more »
January 12
Africa: With No Check On Abuses, 'Civilians Bear the Brunt of Wartime Atrocities in the Horn of Africa' - HRW
2023 was a consequential year for human rights suppression and wartime atrocities, especially in the Horn of Africa, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch published… Read more »
January 11
Africa: Life-Saving Aid Not Reaching Millions of People Caught in Health Emergencies - WHO
The World Health Organization is warning that millions of people caught in conflict-driven health emergencies risk dying from traumatic wounds and infectious diseases because… Read more »
Africa: African Catholic Bishops Reject Vatican's Same-Sex Blessings
The Roman Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar on Thursday issued a statement refusing to follow Pope Francis' declaration permitting priests to offer blessings to same-sex… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Africa: Africa Forges Global Ties, Seeks More International Influence
Africa worked in 2023 to become a focus of global power and draw the attention of influential nations seeking to build political and economic relations with the 54 countries on the… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Africa: Countries Reliant on India's Rice Hit With Skyrocketing Prices
Arnong Mungoei has farmed rice in Thailand's Khon Kaen province for half a century. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Africa: African Activists Praise Pope's Decision On Same-Sex Marriage - Religious Groups Critical
Nigerian activist Promise Ohiri, known as Empress Cookie, woke up to cheering news on Tuesday. Read more »
December 17, 2023
Africa: AU Mission in Somalia Resumes Drawdown After 3-Month Pause
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia on Sunday resumed handing over security responsibilities to Somali government forces after a three-month pause, officials said. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Africa: U.S. Invests in Africa in Effort to Counter Chinese Influence
The United States has struck hundreds of deals worth $14.2 billion with African nations over the past year as Washington tries to counter growing influence on the continent by… Read more »
December 13, 2023
Africa: Refugee Forum Seeks Solutions for 114 Million Forcibly Displaced People
Over the next three days, more than 3,500 delegates attending the world's largest international conference on refugee issues will seek concrete, practical solutions to ease the… Read more »
December 11, 2023
Africa: UN Seeking $46 Billion for More Than 180 Million of World's Neediest
The United Nations is appealing for $46.4 billion to provide life-saving assistance to more than 180 million of the world's neediest people in 72 countries next year. The appeal… Read more »
December 08, 2023
Africa: U.S. Treasury Sanctions People in 9 Countries for Human Rights Abuses
The U.S. Treasury's 's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Friday announced sanctions against 20 individuals in nine countries for human rights abuses. Read more »
December 06, 2023
Africa: COP28 Declaration Seen As Good News for World's Small Farmers
Agriculture and climate experts say there is good news for the world's small farmers in a declaration endorsed by 134 world leaders during the opening days of COP28, the global… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Climate Crises Drastically Increase Child Hunger, UK-Based Charity Says
Children made up nearly half of the people driven into hunger and malnutrition by extreme weather events in countries heavily impacted by the climate crisis in 2022, according to a… Read more »
November 22, 2023
Africa: China's Past and Present Ties With African Ruling Parties
Political analysts and opposition politicians in Africa accuse China of undermining the spread of democracy in the region by propping up entrenched ruling parties and promoting… Read more »
Africa: Regional Security Analysts Say Africa At Risk of Drone Terrorism
Security experts in Africa are raising concerns about the growing use of drones by terrorist groups and the readiness of government forces to match their sophistication. Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Child Refugees 'Wrongly Classified' Amid Migrant Surge From Africa to Spain
A surge in the number of migrants making the treacherous journey from West Africa to the Spanish Canary Islands is straining local authorities, with human rights groups warning… Read more »
November 14, 2023
Africa: Increase in Use of Land Mines Triggers Rise in Civilian Casualties
The use of anti-personnel land mines by Russia and Myanmar triggered a surge in the number of civilian casualties in Ukraine and Myanmar last year, according to a new report by a… Read more »
November 04, 2023
Africa: U.S. Trade Envoy Tai Talks Trade Policy in Africa As Summit Ends
The annual summit of the African Growth and Opportunity Act -- a program that has provided eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the U.S. economy since… Read more »
November 03, 2023
Africa: U.S. Takes Up China's Infrastructure Mantel in Africa
This week, the U.S. State Department confirmed that Washington's plan to refurbish and extend the Lobito Corridor -- a railway that will run through mineral-rich Zambia and the… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Africa: Cameroon Asks Chad to Withdraw Border Troops From Island in Lake Chad
Cameroon is asking Chad to withdraw its troops from a fishing and agriculture island in the volatile region of Lake Chad. Read more »
October 24, 2023
Africa: IMF Warns Africa of Economic Vulnerabilities As China's Economy Slows
The International Monetary Fund is cautioning African nations about the possibility of a regional economic downturn and the ripple effects that China's slowing economy could bring. Read more »
Africa: Africa Grapples With Severe Teacher Shortage As Student Enrollment Surges
Africa is facing a shortage of teachers in many schools due to an increase in the number of students seeking education and a lack of resources in the education sector, according to… Read more »
Africa: WHO - Sexual Misconduct and Exploitation By Staff Remains Problematic
The World Health Organization reported Monday that progress was being made in efforts to prevent and respond to cases of sexual misconduct but acknowledged that abuse by WHO staff… Read more »
October 21, 2023
Africa: African Leaders Hear China's Xi Outline 'BRI 2.0'
China and the U.S. presented competing visions for development in Africa this week as several leaders from the continent attended Beijing's Belt and Road Forum marking the 10-year… Read more »