January 25, 2023
Africa: U.S., Chinese, Russian Officials Scramble to Visit Africa
Top Chinese, Russian and American officials are scrambling this month to visit African nations and pledge their commitment to the world's fastest-growing continent. Read more »
January 20, 2023
Africa: Africa's Food Insecurity to Persist Because of Climate Change, Conflicts
U.S. officials say food insecurity in Africa will worsen this year because of climate change, conflict, and market disruptions caused partly by Russia's war on Ukraine. Read more »
January 21, 2023
Africa: U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen Kicks Off Africa Tour in Senegal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went to Gorree Island in Senegal Saturday, and spoke of the "unspeakable cruelty" of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Read more »
January 18, 2023
Africa: The West, Debt and Other Takeaways From Chinese Foreign Minister's Visit
China's new Foreign Minister Qin Gang wrapped up his first international tour to Africa this week, during which he visited five diverse countries -- Ethiopia, Gabon, Benin, Angola… Read more »
Africa: Senegal Traffic Deaths Indicative of Problem That Spans Continent - Experts
In Senegal, two major traffic crashes in just eight days killed 62 people, reviving the question of road safety standards in Senegal and across Africa. The continent is home to the… Read more »
Africa: Pope Francis Prepares for Long-Awaited Visit to DR Congo, South Sudan
Pope Francis is set travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan at the end of the month - a visit the pontiff had earlier been forced to postpone due to health… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Africa: U.S. Treasury Secretary's African Visit The First of Many Engagements - Analyst
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is headed to Senegal, Zambia and South Africa this week to discuss trade expansion, investment and the U.S. commitment to African economies. Read more »
January 13, 2023
Africa: As China Reopens, African Countries Gear Up for Business
After three years of closed borders under its strict "zero-COVID" policy, China reopened its doors to allow international travelers in -- and Chinese with cabin fever out -- a move… Read more »
Africa: German, French Ministers Call for African Permanent Seats On UNSC
The foreign ministers of France and Germany have voiced support for Africa to receive two permanent seats on the powerful U.N. Security Council. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Africa: Human Rights Watch - Africa Needs to Develop Policies to Monitor, Respond to Abuses
Human Rights Watch says African nations need to do more to address the widespread displacement, killings and other abuses that have come about from the continent's many conflicts.… Read more »
January 10, 2023
Africa: As Brics Chair, South Africa Vows to 'Advance African Interests'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he'll use his chairmanship of the BRICS group of leading emerging economies to focus on advancing African interests. The bloc --… Read more »
Africa: Chinese Top Diplomat Arrives in Africa to Strengthen Cooperation
China's new foreign minister, Qin Gang, has begun a five-nation tour of Africa aimed at bolstering Chinese-African ties. Qin, who had been ambassador to the U.S. until December,… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Africa: Kagame Threatens to Evict DR Congo Refugees
Rwandan President Paul Kagame threatened to evict thousands of Congolese refugees living in Rwanda if the international community continues to blame his country for the conflict in… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Africa: Major Losses Shift Islamic State, Al-Qaeda's Balance of Power
Across the United States and many other Western countries, the threat from Islamist terror groups has been increasingly overshadowed by the threats from other extremist groups,… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Africa: Lots of Business Deals Reached During the U.S. Africa Summit
Nearly 15 new commitments between U.S. and African businesses were announced during last week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, in fields ranging from mining to healthcare to… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Africa: Africa's Media Freedom in Spotlight As Leaders Gathered in Washington
As the U.S. welcomed African leaders to Washington for a summit this week, the media freedom record of several of those countries was brought into focus. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: U.S.-Africa Summit Ends With Billion-Dollar Pledges, Hints of Biden Visit
U.S. President Joe Biden capped a summit of 50 African leaders by stressing his administration's deep commitment to Africa, urging the continent's leaders to respect the will of… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Africa: Will African Nations Get Debt Help From IMF and China?
Long-running tensions between the major international lenders and China were aired at a meeting in China's Anhui province, where participants sought agreement on a way forward for… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: How Committed Is U.S. to Africa? $55 Billion Worth, White House Says
The United States will demonstrate its commitment to the African continent with $55 billion in pledges, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday on the eve of a… Read more »
Africa: Founder of TechLit Africa Is CNN's Hero of the Year
Nelly Cheboi is CNN's 2022 Hero of the Year, honored for her efforts in providing computer training for rural Kenya schoolchildren through her non-profit TechLit Africa. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: WHO Urges Vigilance As Covid-19 Pandemic Wanes in Africa
The World Health Organization reports COVID-19 cases are continuing their downward spiral in Africa but warns the pandemic is not over and nations must remain vigilant. Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit Brings 50 African Voices to Washington
The Biden administration hopes to use a gathering of 50 African delegations in Washington "to uplift and empower African institutions, citizens and nations" through discussions… Read more »
Africa: Covid-19 Sets Back Global Malaria Efforts, Especially in Africa - WHO
The COVID-19 pandemic has set global malaria control efforts back, especially in Africa, the World Health Organization says. Read more »
December 01, 2022
Africa: Silence On China Protests, but Analysts Say Africa Watching
With China seeing the biggest anti-government protests since 1989, analysts say African governments are watching closely, mainly with economic concerns. Read more »
November 23, 2022
Africa: Fans Hold On to Hope Despite No African World Cup Wins Yet
Senegal lost 2-0 to the Netherlands, Tunisia drew against Denmark, as did Morocco against Croatia. No Africa team victories yet, but fans in the United States aren't discouraged.… Read more »