Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa

While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Farming Future Could Include More Digital Solutions

More than 400 delegates and organizations working in Africa's farming sector are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss how digital agriculture can improve the lives of farmers… Read more »

Cameroon: Trade Plummets Along Nigeria-Cameroon Southern Border After New Ban

Trade and maritime traffic between Cameroon and Nigeria nosedived this week after a Cameroonian state governor ordered a temporary trade ban Wednesday in the Bakassi Peninsula, in… Read more »

South Africa: In the Fast Lane - Chinese Car Imports Grow in South Africa

In South Africa's capital of Johannesburg, some of the most ubiquitous vehicles on the streets are the thousands of minibus taxis crammed tight with daily commuters traveling from… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: At Least 23 Dead After Boat Accident On DRC's Lake Kivu

Officials in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo reported at least 23 people are dead after an overloaded boat capsized in Lake Kivu about 100 meters from shore near Goma in the… Read more »

Nigeria: 14 Dead, At Least 150 Missing After Boat Capsizes in Nigeria

Nigeria's Emergency Management Agency says 14 bodies have been recovered so far in central Niger State, where around 150 passengers are missing after a boat capsized late Tuesday.… Read more »

Nigeria: Amid Struggling Economy, Nigeria Downplays Anniversary Festivities

Nigeria Tuesday marked the 64th anniversary of its independence in a generally somber mood. Persistent inflation, widespread insecurity, and unpopular economic reforms have left… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan President Discusses Haiti, UN Reform, Gen-Z Protests

On the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly, Kenyan President William Ruto sat down with VOA's Peter Clottey for an in-depth conversation Thursday. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Dips, but Nigerians Still Feel the Pinch

The high inflation rate in Nigeria dropped slightly in August, but a decline in the value of the nairia and a continued increase in fuel prices are eroding the slight gains and… Read more »

Eswatini: Environmentalists, Taiwanese Company Clash Over Mining in Eswatini

Residents and environmentalists in Eswatini have arrayed against Taiwan's Michael Lee Enterprises in a battle over mining in the country's picturesque Malolotja Nature Reserve. Read more »

Malawi: Fresh Hope Grows for Malawi Banana Farmers After Virus Attack

Banana farmers in Malawi are beginning to recover from over a decade of economic hardship after the banana bunchy top virus, or BBTV, wiped out local banana varieties. Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Grants Canadian Firm License to Mine Manganese

Botswana has awarded a 15-year license to a Canadian firm, Giyani Metals, to mine manganese, a metal used in the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles. Read more »

Kenya: Ai Enhances Maternal Health Care in Kenya, Experts Say

University students are developing technology that incorporates artificial intelligence to help reduce the maternal mortality rate in Kenya. Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs Its Own Medical Research for Its Health Issues, Experts Say

One of the hurdles to improving health care systems for African countries is the shortage of scientists and lack of meaningful medical research on the continent, experts say. Read more »

Zambia: Electricity in Short Supply As Zambia Deals With Drought-Driven Energy Crisis

As Zambia deals with its worst drought in 20 years, businesses and households are going for days without electricity. Experts say the severe energy crisis could worsen Zambia 's… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Pledges Support for Africa's AI Goals

The two-day pan-African AI conference co-hosted by the United States concluded Wednesday in Lagos, Nigeria's commercial hub. Read more »

Morocco: A Year After Morocco's Quake, High Atlas Region Still Recovering

A year after a massive earthquake struck Morocco's High Atlas Mountains, people there say reconstruction has been slow, and many are still living in tents or have been forced to… Read more »

Nigeria: Arrested Nigerian Workers' Union Leader Freed

The Nigerian secret police released labor union leader Joe Ajaero on Tuesday after hours of interrogation over alleged terrorism financing. Read more »

Africa: African Nations Boost Gold Reserves Amid Economic Uncertainty

Central banks in Africa are turning to gold to protect themselves from economic and geopolitical instability and to diversify their financial portfolios. Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Rolls Out Hefty Fines for Poor Telecommunications Services

Zimbabwe's government has introduced hefty fines of up to $5,000 for poor service in the country's telecommunications industry. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Leaders Want More From Beijing Than Mineral Sales

Officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo will be heading home from the two-day Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing with limited success in their bid to expand… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Gather in Beijing for Summit

China's President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan, hosted a lavish banquet Wednesday for more than two dozen African leaders, kicking off the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation… Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs Strategic, Disciplined Approach With China, Experts Say

China has been establishing closer cooperation with Africa, a relationship some view as fraught with debt burden while others hail as Africa leveraging its strategic importance… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Snub Indonesian Summit in Favor of China Visits

Indonesia has looked this week to boost trade ties with African nations during a summit in Bali, although many leaders from the continent stayed away, instead opting to visit China… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Struggles to Supply Gasoline to Its Consumers

Barely 48 hours after Nigeria's state-owned oil company made a startling revelation, hundreds of commuters joined a line stretching many kilometers for fuel at an NNPC outlet in… Read more »