Africa: Pope Says Migrants At Sea 'Must Be Rescued'

"People who are at risk of drowning when abandoned on the waves must be rescued," Pope Francis said Friday in Marseille, France, at a memorial dedicated to sailors and migrants.… Read more »

Africa: China's Lending to Africa Hits a Low, Study Shows

As China marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of its global infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), new data show lending to Africa has fallen to its lowest… Read more »

Africa: Pentagon Chief On Africa Tour Focusing On Defense Issues

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Djiboutian leaders and the president of Somalia in Djibouti on Sunday, marking his first trip to Africa as Secretary of Defense amid… Read more »

West Africa: Uncertainty Casts Shadow On Engagement With Military in Sahel

The European Union and its Western partners are grappling with how to maintain diplomatic relations in the Sahel region following recent putsches in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Somalia Seeks Delay of AU Peacekeepers' Drawdown

Somalia is facing a dilemma over plans to continue a drawdown of peacekeepers from the country by a deadline of the end of 2024 because it's not known whether the country's poorly… Read more »

Africa: Study - Farmers Face Climate Change Threat to Their Farms, Incomes

About 76% of farmers are worried about the future impact of climate change, while 71% say it already has had an impact on their farms and incomes, a recent survey by life science… Read more »

Africa: Biden's Call to Expand UNSC Membership Likely to Go Unheeded

U.S. President Joe Biden has again called for an increase in the number of permanent and non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Read more »

Africa: Continent Faces Geopolitical Challenges With Resilience, Economic Opportunities - Report

A leading global risk consultancy says that despite the impacts of the war in Ukraine, global inflation, climate and security challenges, Africa continues to find resilience. A new… Read more »

Africa: Nigerian, South African Presidents Look to Advance Economic Cooperation

The leaders of Nigeria and South Africa held talks Monday on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York, with the goal of increasing cooperation, especially in mining… Read more »

Africa: Italy Toughens Asylum Laws Amid Surge in Migrant Arrivals

Italy's government passed toughened asylum laws Monday as the country faces a surge in migrant arrivals on its southern shores. Read more »

Africa: Can Civil Society and Private Organizations Combat Russian Propaganda in Africa?

As Russia makes significant gains in its disinformation campaigns in Africa, experts say civil society groups and private organizations may hold the key to counter such propaganda. Read more »

Africa: Competing for the Spotlight At UN Annual General Assembly Meeting

The war in Ukraine is likely to be the big topic for a second year when leaders gather at the U.N. General Assembly next week, but many developing countries are hoping to shine a… Read more »

Africa: Conflict-Driven School Closures Threaten Education of Millions of African Children

UNHCR, the United Nations refugee agency, as well as UNICEF and the Norwegian Refugee Council, said this week that more than 13,200 schools in eight African nations have had to… Read more »

Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic Blame Rebels for Kidnappings

Government officials in Cameroon and the Central African Republic say the number of civilian kidnappings has spiked along their borders, with armed gangs and rebels demanding as… Read more »

Africa: Can African Union's Permanent Membership in G20 Bring About Real Change?

In a historic move, the African Union has secured a permanent place in the Group of 20, also known as the G20, a development that could have major implications for Africa's role in… Read more »

Africa: At Africa Summit, Advocates Push for Climate Justice, Economic Equity

Climate advocates have welcomed proposals by African leaders for a global carbon tax in a bid to tackle the impact of climate change in Africa. Read more »

Africa: World Public Broadcasters Say Switch From Analog to Digital Radio, TV Remains Slow

Members of the International Radio and Television Union from about 50 countries, meeting this week in the Cameroonian capital, Yaounde, say a lack of infrastructure and human and… Read more »

Africa: Africa Climate Summit Ends With Call to Reform Global Financing

The Africa Climate Summit has ended in Kenya with leaders calling on the global community to act urgently to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, fulfill its obligations and keep… Read more »

Africa: France Struggles to Reshape Relations in Africa

After hitting several resets, restoring historic treasures to former colonies, downsizing its military presence and striking new ties elsewhere on the continent, France's Africa… Read more »

Africa: Gabon's Borders Reopen After Coup

Central African merchants and Gabon's civilians who were stranded in Kye-Ossi, a southern Cameroon city, are pleased that Gabon's military is reopening the borders that were sealed… Read more »

Africa: Pre-Africa Climate Summit, Leaders Strategize On Climate Change Solutions

Representatives from top African political and financial institutions are in Kenya preparing for the Africa Climate Summit. They've started meeting ahead of Monday's summit to… Read more »

Africa: Democracy Failing in Africa Due to Poor Governance

As Nigeria joined a growing number of nations criticizing Africa's latest coup, this time in Gabon, experts said Thursday that democracy is endangered on the continent because… Read more »

Africa: Prigozhin's Death Will Disrupt Wagner Group Activities in Africa - Analysts

While it might be too early to assess the effects the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and other leaders on the Wagner Group's operations in Africa, some analysts say there will be… Read more »

Africa: Sudan Army Chief Visits Egypt On First Official Trip Abroad, Says Military Want Conflict to End

Sudan's military commander and head of the interim council that is officially running the country, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, arrived in the Egyptian coastal town of el- Alamein… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Sees IS Effectiveness Decreasing, but Analysts Warn Resurgence Still Possible

While the Islamic State terror group continues to lose influence in Iraq, U.S. Major General Matthew W. McFarlane recently warned that IS remnants still pose a threat to areas not… Read more »