Africa: EU Sanctions Russian Wagner Group for African Operations

Among the EU's latest package of Russian sanctions, members of the Wagner Group mercenary company were included for alleged crimes committed in Africa. The group's exact African… Read more »

Africa: Wagner Group Offshoots Spread Russian Influence in Africa

The Kremlin-backed private military contractor is using shady business ventures for unofficial Russian diplomacy across the African continent, researchers say. Read more »

Africa: African Countries Among Abstentions in UN Vote on Ending Ukraine War

On the eve of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, roughly three-quarters of UN member states endorsed a resolution calling for "just and lasting" peace. China and India were among the… Read more »

Africa: Germany's Migration Reforms Aim to Make Things Easier for African Workers

Germany needs skilled labor and considers Africa a place from which to recruit. But that requires reforming its migration law to make it fair and favorable for Germany, as well as… Read more »

Africa: Why Continent Bleeds Diamond Revenues

Africa holds mineral wealth with diverse commodities that are sought after the world over. In the diamond industry, revenues elude local communities despite multilateral… Read more »

Africa: Pope Francis Defends LGBT Rights, Pope Benedict As He Returns From Africa

Returning from Africa, Pope Francis took umbrage with those who used Pope Benedict XVI's death to attack the church. He was also joined by fellow faith leaders he traveled with in… Read more »

Africa: How Germany's Ban On Harmful Pesticides Could Impact Continent

The German government wants to ban the export of pesticides no longer approved in the European Union. But manufacturers and distributors with their sights set on Africa as a… Read more »

Africa: Africa Goes E-Mobile in a Bid to Curb Emissions

Motorcycles with swap batteries and buses with solar panels on their roofs: African innovators have been working on ideas that support the climate, the local population and promote… Read more »

Africa: Continent is Less Secure Than It Was a Decade Ago - Governance Report

The latest report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation on African governance rates the continent as less secure than it was a decade ago. Africa is considered more vulnerable to the… Read more »

Africa: How Good Is Germany's New Development Strategy for Africa?

Germany's Development Ministry wants to be a more important player in Africa. Development Minister Svenja Schulze has just presented a new concept -- but reactions have been mixed. Read more »

Africa: WHO Calls for 'Immediate' Action After Cough Syrup Deaths

Contaminated cough syrups have been linked to hundreds of child deaths in Africa and Asia. The WHO is reportedly investigating potential connections between the pharmaceutical… Read more »

Africa: Russia and the Continent - South Africa, Russia Deepen Military Ties

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was in Pretoria on Monday for talks with one of Moscow's most important allies in Africa. The visit comes as South Africa prepares for joint naval… Read more »

Africa: The Murky World of Foreign Child Adoption in Africa

Four Croatian couples are on trial in Zambia for attempted child trafficking after authorities found their child adoption papers to be fake. Their case has put a spotlight on… Read more »

Africa: Continent Bets On Brazil's New President Lula Da Silva

Many African leaders were quick to congratulate Brazil's President Lula da Silva on his reelection. They are counting on da Silva to improve relations which had greatly suffered… Read more »

Africa: How Africa's Digital Health Services Are Benefiting Patients

With rising internet connectivity, African governments are turning to digital health services to handle a shortage of health workers -- and to better connect rural communities. But… Read more »

Africa: Antimalarial Drug Resistance On the Rise in Africa

Artemisinin is the most important component in antimalarial drugs, but an increasing number of parasites in Africa are now resistant to it. If action isn't taken swiftly, the… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Problem With Tax Avoidance

Every year African countries lose at least $50 million in taxes -- more than the amount of foreign development aid. So where is it all going and how can multinational companies be… Read more »

Africa: Patrice Lumumba - Remembering 'Africa's Che Guevara'

It's a crime that has haunted the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) since 1961 - the death of Patrice Lumumba, murdered with the help of the CIA and Belgium. To date no one has… Read more »