July 11
Africa: Climate Change, Population Growth May Threaten Global Food Security
The combination of climate change and a growing world population may threaten global food security. As the United Nations marks World Population Day, changes in agriculture,… Read more »
July 05
Africa: Refugees, Migrants Face Horrors While Crossing African Continent
Thousands of refugees and migrants who risk their lives on dangerous land routes across the African continent are subject to violence, abuse and exploitation, according to a report… Read more »
Africa: UN, AU Urge African Countries to Invest in Disaster Insurance
The U.N. and the African Union are urging countries on the continent to invest in natural disaster insurance because conditions like droughts, cyclones, diseases and floods are… Read more »
July 04
Africa: International Students Navigate Financial Challenges to Pay Us Tuition
Navigating the complexities of higher education is challenging for many, but for international students, the financial hurdles can be particularly daunting. Read more »
June 21
Africa: 30 Africa Defense Chiefs to Gather in Botswana for U.S. Military Conference
Defense chiefs from 30 African countries will gather in Botswana next week for a two-day military conference to discuss the continent's security and stability challenges. The… Read more »
June 20
Africa: African Leaders, French President Seek Vaccines for Africa
African leaders and French President Emmanuel Macron have partnered on an approximately $1-billion project to make vaccines more available in Africa after the COVID-19 pandemic… Read more »
June 13
Africa: Biden, G7 Leaders Focus On Ukraine, Gaza, Global Infrastructure, Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden is in Apuglia, Italy, meeting with leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies Thursday, aiming to address global economic security amid wars in… Read more »
Africa: Conflict, Persecution, Climate Crisis Drive Surge in Global Forced Displacement
The United Nations refugee agency says forced displacement around the globe surged to historic new heights last year, driven by conflict, persecution, human rights violations,… Read more »
June 12
Africa: Africa's Nile River Suffocating With Waste
The Nile River is the second-longest river in the world. It provides crucial resources to 11 countries, including South Sudan, the world's youngest nation. Read more »
June 11
Africa: AFRICOM Denies U.S. Airstrike Killed Cuban Doctors
The U.S. military says it was not involved in the reported killing of two Cuban doctors whom the al-Shabab militant group allege died as a result of a U.S. airstrike in Somalia in… Read more »
June 10
Africa: African Elephants Call Each Other Unique Names, New Study Shows
African elephants call each other and respond to unique names, a phenomenon that is rare among wild animals, new research shows. Read more »
June 06
Africa: AU, ILRI Collaborate to Make Informal Food Markets in Africa Safer
An estimated 70 percent of Africa's urban households buy food from informal sources, such as street vendors, kiosks, and traditional market sellers, recent studies have found. Read more »
Africa: 1 in 4 Young Children Lives in Severe Food Poverty - Unicef
One in four children under age 5 around the world is experiencing severe food poverty and is vulnerable to life-threatening malnutrition, according to a UNICEF report released… Read more »
June 05
Africa: Refugees, Migrants Risk Lives On Dangerous Routes From Africa to Europe
Every year, many of the hundreds of thousands of refugees and migrants from sub-Saharan Africa seeking asylum or jobs in Europe are "at great risk of harm and death" because few… Read more »
May 30
Africa: Africa Leaders Call for Reform of 'Unjust' Debt Structure to Accelerate Growth
Africa has what it takes to transform and grow its economy but faces rigid barriers, including a sometimes unfriendly global financial architecture, say leaders who gathered in… Read more »
May 29
Africa: Cameroon Meeting of French-Speaking Africa Lawmakers Decry Instability, Foreign Influence
Francophone lawmakers from about 30 African states are meeting in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde, to find a solution to the political instability in French-speaking African nations --… Read more »
May 23
Africa: Africa Home to Nearly Half of Global Displaced Population, IDMC Reports
A record 75.9 million people are living in internal displacement due to conflict, and nearly half that number is in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent report. Read more »
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 »
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