Angola: Is White House Re-Framing Shared Values Ahead of Angola Visit?

The recent statement from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the visit of the President of Angola could mark a significant development in messaging on the bilateral… Read more »

Africa: Empowering African Small-Scale Farmers, Especially Women, to Adapt to Climate Crisis

As the world gears up for COP28, one stark reality cannot be ignored: global efforts to combat the climate emergency are falling short, and vulnerable communities in developing… Read more »

Africa: What Africa Needs to End Uphill Battle Against Infectious Diseases, NTDs, and AMR

As the world moves towards a growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases and mental health concerns, Africa faces a dual challenge of addressing these emerging health threats… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Call to Action - The Nairobi Declaration and Community-Led Initiatives

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Niger: Law Against Transporting Migrants Repealed in Niger

The military administration of Niger repealed anti-migration legislation that helped in lowering the number of West Africans travelling to Europe, but was despised by residents of… Read more »

Africa: WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award in Public Health

In recognition of his unwavering dedication to advancing global health and his transformative leadership during unprecedented crises, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus,… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Gather to Break Barriers, Reposition Continent in Global Health

Africa is on a mission to strengthen its healthcare systems and become more self-reliant in public health. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Confirms Spread of MPox in DR Congo

The World Health Organization said that it documented sexual transmission of mpox ( previously  monkeypox ) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for the first time… Read more »

Mali: Kidnapped German Priest Lohre Freed in Mali

German missionary Father Hans Joachim Lohre, who was abducted in Bamako, Mali, last year, was set free by his captors, Reuters reports. Read more »

Malawi: President Chakwera Under Fire for Sending Malawians to Work on Israeli Farms

President Lazarus Chakwera and his administration came under fire from opposition parties and human rights organizations in Malawi, for a deal allowing 221 young young Malawians to… Read more »

Somalia: Teach Us About Polio in Our Own Language - Somalia's Maay Speakers

Vaccination is crucial for preventing the spread of the polio, a highly contagious disease that can lead to paralysis and even death. But widespread, ongoing conflict in… Read more »

South Africa: Will South Africa Ask International Court of Justice to Declare Israel an Apartheid State?

South Africa will petition the International Court of Justice to have Israel designated as an apartheid state, according to International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi… Read more »

Mali: Mali Signs Deal With Russia to Refine Gold

A four-year agreement has been signed between the Mali military junta and Russia for a gold refinery in the Mali capital Bamako that will process 200 tonnes of gold… Read more »

Africa: Plastic Pollution Crisis Deepens Despite Global Efforts

Every year, humanity produces a staggering 430 million tonnes of plastic, two-thirds of which quickly becomes waste. This relentless tide of plastic is polluting our land, sea, and… Read more »

Rwanda: British Prime Minister Promises Emergency Legislation After Rwanda Migration Policy Blocked by UK Court

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to present emergency legislation verifying Rwanda's status as a secure nation. This comes shortly after the Supreme Court of the United… Read more »

South Africa: Member of Humanitarian Organization Gift of the Givers Killed in Gaza

Ahmed Abbasi, a member of Gift of the Givers (GOTG), a South African humanitarian aid organization known for their work around the world, was killed in Gaza today, Eyewitness… Read more »

Rwanda: UK Supreme Court Rejects Plan to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda

The UK Supreme Court has declared the UK government's policy of sending certain asylum seekers to Rwanda illegal, BBC reports. Read more »

Africa: 'If Africa Prospers, America Prospers' - New Prosper Africa Leader British Robinson Speaks

Prosper Africa Coordinator British Robinson participated in the AGOA Forum, where it was agreed that the Act should be renewed, and the draft reauthorisation was made public, but… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia Turns Down EU Efforts to Curb Unauthorised Immigration From Africa

In October President Kais Saied refused to accept the funds allocated by the European Union to Tunisia, describing it as "charity". This gave the EU a preview of what to expect… Read more »

Africa: A Call to Reframe the Inequitable Global Poverty Definition

When some people living in the Global North hear of the poverty level of less than $2 per day by the United Nations and extreme poverty line of $2.15 per day as defined by the… Read more »

Africa: Ghanaian American Named Executive Director for President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States

The White House has named Ghanaian-American Deniece Laurent-Mantey as executive director of the President's Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States. Read more »

Africa: AGOA Crucial in Advancing Africa's Industrial Development - South Africa's Ramaphosa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that this year's AGOA Forum is taking place at a time when the world is facing difficulties from climate crisis… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Canadian Startup Wins DR Congo Methane Rights Despite Failing Criteria - Report

Alfajiri Energy Corporation, a Canada-based start-up operated from a private home, was selected by the Democratic Republic of Congo government to extract methane from the country's… Read more »

Africa: The Privilege of a Simple Walk in the Forest

This week, we welcome King Charles to Kenya, on his first visit to the Commonwealth since his Coronation. In Nairobi’s Karura Forest, the lungs of our city that my mother,… Read more »

Africa: Will Mali Cope Without UN Peacekeepers?

Peacekeeping operations have played a crucial role in stabilising fragile situations across Africa for more than 60 years. United Nations (UN)-led missions in Africa and about 27… Read more »