April 17, 2019
Nigeria: Visa Horrors - U.S. Embassy Tries to Give Tips
Have you ever been denied a visa? Read more »
Africa: Innovators Working to Meet Africa's Unmet Health Needs
An exhibition by the 30 WHO Innovation Challenge finalists was officiated by President of Cabo Verde Jorge Carlos Fonseca with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The innovators exhibited… Read more »
South Africa: Thuso Mbedu Makes History with New Hollywood Role
She did it again... Read more »
South Africa: How An Irish Suburb Got Mixed Up in the South African Election
An African National Congress election billboard in Port Elizabeth generated some social media amusement in South Africa on Tuesday. Read more »
April 03, 2019
Africa: A World of Health Innovation...
Preparing for my first international conference was exciting, but it was also stressful. I wasn't sure what to expect. I just knew that Portuguese is spoken in Cape Verde so I kept… Read more »
April 16, 2019
South Africa: Singer Moonchild Sets Coachella Stage on Fire
The world definitely needs to know who Moonchild is... Read more »
April 05, 2019
Congo-Kinshasa: Belgium Apologises for Colonial-Era Abduction of Children from Africa
Belgium has apologised for kidnapping thousands of mixed-race children from Africa between 1959 and 1962, Reuters reports. Read more »
Africa: Hague Court Chief Prosecutor Bensouda's U.S. Visa Denied
The United States government has withdrawn the entry visa for Fatou Bensouda, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, her office has confirmed. Read more »
April 03, 2019
Senegal: Senegal-Born Woman is New French Government Spokesperson
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a Senegalese-born woman, Sibeth Ndiaye, as his government's new spokesperson. Read more »
April 01, 2019
Eritrea: Eritrean-American Rapper Nipsey Hussle Shot Dead in Los Angeles
Eritrean-American Nipsey Hussle, a rapper who earned a Grammy nomination this year for album Victory Lap, has died, authorities have said. He was 33. Read more »
March 28, 2019
Africa: Diseases Cost Africa U.S.$2.4 Trillion a Year - WHO
The World Health Organisation has launched a new report titled "A Heavy Burden - An Indirect Course of Illness in Africa" at the second Africa Health Forum in Praia, Cape Verde. Read more »
March 27, 2019
Liberia: Swiss Will Try Former Rebel Leader Alieu Kosiah for War Crimes
In a ground-breaking case, Swiss prosecutors have announced that Alieu Kosiah, a former commander of the United Liberation Movement for Democracy in Liberia (ULIMO) who was… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi to Meet U.S. Secretary of State on U.S. Visit
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi will meet U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during the African leader's first official state visit between 3 and 5 April,… Read more »
Africa: Strong System, Financing 'Key' for Zambian Universal Health Coverage
allAfrica's Nontobeko Mlambo is in Praia, Cabo Verde, for the second WHO Africa Health Forum. This year the focus is on attaining universal health coverage for the continent - here… Read more »
March 26, 2019
Africa: Making Sure ICC Victims Get Reparations, Assistance
March started with for two important events for the Trust Fund for Victims (TFV) of the International Criminal court (ICC). This is good news for the victims of the most heinous… Read more »
Cameroon: U.S. Govt Sanctions Biya Regime - Reports
Reports from Cameroon say the U.S. has placed sanctions on President Paul Biya's regime. These sanctions affect over 20 military personnel, civilians, and ministers. Read more »
March 25, 2019
Africa: What We Need to Get Healthcare for All Africans
Leaders and policy makers, ministries of health and finance, inter-governmental agencies, the private sector, civil society organizations and members of the media are… Read more »
March 22, 2019
Ethiopia: Boeing Charged Extra for Safety Features - Report
The New York Times is reporting that the downed Ethiopian and Indonesian 737 MAX jets may have lacked "two notable safety features" - because manufacturer Boeing charges extra for… Read more »
March 15, 2019
Africa: Fridays With Fatima - What Can the Media Do to Promote Peacebuilding?
Fatima Madaki, introduced in the first episode of Fridays with Fatima, works with Search for Common Ground Nigeria, which focuses on peacebuilding in Nigeria's communities, where… Read more »
March 13, 2019
Cameroon: Top U.S. Official Reveals Behind the Scenes Talks on Anglophone Crisis
"My heart breaks for Cameroon. Every day people are dying, and every day people are suffering," said Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Tibor Nagy when asked about his message… Read more »
March 07, 2019
Zimbabwe: Govt Hires Trump Lobby Firm to Represent it in Washington
The Zimbabwean government has hired a lobby firm to represent it in Washington, Politico reports. Read more »
March 06, 2019
Cameroon: U.S. and Europe Turn Up the Heat on Govt
The international community continues to pressure President Paul Biya and his government to respect human rights and address the security crisis in the country. On March 4 and 5,… Read more »
March 05, 2019
Ethiopia: British Museum to Return Lock of Hair from Emperor Tewodros II
A British museum says it will return a lock of hair that the Ethiopian government considers a national treasure. Read more »
Southern Africa: Major New Study Points Way to Cut HIV Infections
Visiting people in their homes to offer them HIV tests, and referring those who test positive to local clinics, can significantly reduce new infections in a community, according to… Read more »
March 02, 2019
Nigeria: Remembering 'Well-Disguised Nigerian' Jean Herskovits
Dr. Jean Herskovits (1935-2019), who died on February 5, was widely recognized as a foremost expert on Nigeria who came to know and love the country and its people over five… Read more »
