August 20, 2018
Africa: Ghana first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate trachoma
Ghana has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. It is the first country in Sub Saharan Africa to eliminate the painful and potentially blinding eye condition… Read more »
Uganda: Racist U.S. Pastor Punches, Spits at Hotel Employee
Police in Uganda have arrested an American pastor after a video of him beating a hotel employee was circulated. Read more »
August 18, 2018
Africa: Statement by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the Passing of Kofi Annan
The world lost Kofi Annan today, a trail blazer for peace, freedom and for democracy, a voice of global moral authority, a humanitarian who never lost sight of his responsibility… Read more »
August 16, 2018
Africa: African Expertise Key to Stopping Ebola - Then and Now
An Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again straining Africa's medical resources. Read more »
August 14, 2018
Africa: 'Absolute Confidence' Youth Will Bring Change – Senior U.S. Africa Official Tibor Nagy
In one of his first public engagements as the Trump administration's top State Department person on Africa policy, Tibor Nagy addressed the African Diaspora Youth Leaders Summit.… Read more »
Egypt: Viral Video Lands Liverpool Striker Mohamed Salah in Hot Water
Liverpool FC has referred a video allegedly depicting star player Mohamed Salah texting while driving to the Merseyside Police, The Independent reports. Read more »
August 10, 2018
Africa: Ciara Takes to Soweto's Streets With New Single Featuring Nigeria's Tekno
Ciara could hardly wait to announce her new single called Freak Me to her fans. American pop star Ciara took to her Instagram page to announce the new single featuring Nigerian… Read more »
August 08, 2018
Africa: First Shots in Trade Wars Threaten the World's Poor – WTO Chief
Global trade is under threat. Whether or not you call the current situation a trade war, certainly the first shots have been fired. This calls for our attention, and most… Read more »
July 30, 2018
Ethiopia: Thousands of Ethiopians Gather to Hear Abiy Speak in U.S.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has been making sweeping changes in his country, has had a series of meeting with members of the diaspora and political leaders in the U.S.… Read more »
South Africa: High Court Sets Aside Decision to Grant Grace Mugabe Diplomatic Immunity
A decision by former minister of international relations and cooperation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane to grant former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity has been set… Read more »
July 25, 2018
Ethiopia: Barrier-Busting Leader Recruits Ethiopian Diaspora in U.S.
Ethiopia's energetic, headline-making prime minister, will visit the United States this week "with the sole purpose of engaging #Ethiopia's large Diaspora community," according to… Read more »
Nigeria: We Nigerians Must 'Get Our House in Order' - Saraki
Bukola Saraki, who – as Senate President and third in line to the Presidency – is one of Nigeria's most powerful politicians. He was elected to the Senate in 2011… Read more »
July 24, 2018
Nigeria: Politicians Will Put National Interests First - Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki, speaking to AllAfrica about the challenges and opportunities facing Nigeria, expressed his faith in Nigeria's justice system. In an interview on 11… Read more »
Africa: South Africa Punches Above Its Weight in BRICS Grouping
South Africa's inclusion in the BRICS grouping of nations - whose 10th summit it will host from July 25 to 27 - has long been questioned, since by most indicators – economic,… Read more »
July 17, 2018
Nigeria: How the Saraki-Led National Assembly Visit Can Boost U.S. Ties
The President of the Nigerian Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, led a delegation of the Nigerian National Assembly on an important three-day working visit to the U.S. capitol last week. Read more »
July 12, 2018
Africa: Are Migrants Handing the World Cup to France?
Les Bleus have progressed to the final of the World Cup tournament and are set to meet Croatia on Sunday, having triumphed 2-1 over England. A goal from Cameroon-born French… Read more »
June 14, 2018
Africa: Statement of Tibor P. Nagy Jr. Nominee to be Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and members of the Committee, I’m honored to appear before you as President Trump’s nominee to be Assistant Secretary of State for African… Read more »
June 30, 2018
Africa: Senate Approves Trump Choice for Top State Department Africa Position
President Trump's selection for the senior Africa policy position in the State Department, Tibor P. Nagy, Jr., of Texas, was approved by the U.S. Senate on Thursday by voice vote. Read more »
June 28, 2018
Senegal: Colombia Ends Africa's World Cup Hopes
One cannot imagine the weight on the shoulders of 42-year-old Senegalese coach Aliou Cissé and his team as they stepped out on to Cosomos Arena in Samara, Russia. Sheer… Read more »
June 23, 2018
Tunisia: Belgium Erases Tunisia's World Cup Dream
The two giants met for the second time at the World Cup after 16 years following their 2001 1-1 draw in Korea. Read more »
June 20, 2018
Morocco: Is Morocco's Plane to Rabat Already on the Runway?
It's day 7 of the World Cup and I am still hopeful that at least two African teams will go through to the next stages of the 2018 tournament. Read more »
June 19, 2018
Senegal: Teranga Lions Devour Poland in 2 - 1 Win
You had to feel for Senegal. The Teranga Lions stepped into their match after all their fellow African teams had either drawn or lost their respective games. Hardly encouraging,… Read more »
June 18, 2018
Africa: South Africa's FAKA Provide Soundtrack for Versace's Milan Show
While world-renowned designer Donatella Versace's guests for her Versace SS19 menswear show in Milan entered, they were treated to the sounds of Bottoms Revenge: Ibutho… Read more »
June 15, 2018
Africa: African Nations Pledge to Use Trade to Reduce Poverty
Gambia's Vice President and Minister for Women's Affairs, Fatoumata Jallow-Tambajang, says trade has been a strategic tool for reducing poverty and has delivered incredible gains… Read more »
Africa: Gosh, Hope That Middle Finger Wasn't for Putin?!
Here I am, at allAfrica's newsroom in Cape Town, glued to the TV screen in anticipation of the exciting opening of the world's most popular sporting event we're accustomed to.… Read more »