September 27, 2023
Africa: U.S. Defense Secretary Completes First Tour Across Africa
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin returns to the United States Thursday after wrapping up his first tour across the African continent as Pentagon chief. Read more »
Africa: New Initiative Aims to Connect U.S. to Africa
The White House says a new advisory council composed of prominent Americans of African heritage aims at "enhancing dialogue between U.S. officials and the African diaspora" -- a… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Kenya: Defence Secretary Praises U.S., Kenya Defence Ties
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday praised what he called the "strong relationship" between U.S. and Kenyan forces as he met with troops from the two countries at Camp… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Kenya: U.S. Defence Secretary Austin in Kenya for Talks
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled Monday to Kenya for talks with defense officials about security and counterterrorism. Read more »
September 22, 2023
Southern Africa: UK Trophy-Hunting Bill Fails - Southern African Countries Relieved
Southern African countries that allow trophy hunting are relieved after a bill seeking to ban the import of legally obtained wildlife trophies from Africa into the United Kingdom… Read more »
Africa: China's Lending to Africa Hits a Low, Study Shows
As China marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of its global infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), new data show lending to Africa has fallen to its lowest… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Africa: Pentagon Chief On Africa Tour Focusing On Defense Issues
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with Djiboutian leaders and the president of Somalia in Djibouti on Sunday, marking his first trip to Africa as Secretary of Defense amid… Read more »
September 22, 2023
West Africa: Uncertainty Casts Shadow On Engagement With Military in Sahel
The European Union and its Western partners are grappling with how to maintain diplomatic relations in the Sahel region following recent putsches in Africa. Read more »
September 21, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan President Reiterates His Country's Commitment to Support Haiti
At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Kenyan President William Ruto reiterated the country's commitment to support Haiti with a multinational force that will fight… Read more »
Africa: Biden's Call to Expand UNSC Membership Likely to Go Unheeded
U.S. President Joe Biden has again called for an increase in the number of permanent and non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Kenya: Millennium Challenge Corporation Awards Kenya U.S.$60 Million to Help Improve Urban Transport
Kenyan President William Ruto has signed a $60 million dollar grant agreement with the U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly session… Read more »
September 19, 2023
Libya: Libya Flood Aftermath Triggers New Concerns
Libyan authorities have split the city of Derna into four sections creating buffers amid growing concerns from the United Nations of disease spreading through the city, creating a… Read more »
September 18, 2023
Africa: Italy Toughens Asylum Laws Amid Surge in Migrant Arrivals
Italy's government passed toughened asylum laws Monday as the country faces a surge in migrant arrivals on its southern shores. Read more »
Africa: Can Civil Society and Private Organizations Combat Russian Propaganda in Africa?
As Russia makes significant gains in its disinformation campaigns in Africa, experts say civil society groups and private organizations may hold the key to counter such propaganda. Read more »
September 15, 2023
Libya: Health Groups Warn Against Quick Mass Burials in Libya
Three international health organizations are warning against the rushed, mass burials of bodies in Libya following this week's catastrophic flooding. Read more »
September 16, 2023
Africa: Competing for the Spotlight At UN Annual General Assembly Meeting
The war in Ukraine is likely to be the big topic for a second year when leaders gather at the U.N. General Assembly next week, but many developing countries are hoping to shine a… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Migrants Stuck in Yemen As Repatriation Pauses
Hundreds of Ethiopian migrants are stranded in conflict-torn Yemen, unable to work for better wages and without the means to get back to their home. Read more »
Mali: Conflict in Northern Mali Resumes Amid UN Withdrawal
As the U.N. mission to Mali withdraws from the northern part of the country, hostilities between the Malian army and Tuareg rebels have reignited and Islamist attacks have… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Gave 'Remote' Help to Somali Military Operation That Killed Civilians
The U.S. military acknowledged providing assistance to a Somali government operation against al-Shabab leaders last week in which five civilians died. Read more »
September 13, 2023
Sudan: UN's Sudan Envoy Steps Down After Difficulties With Government
The United Nations' top envoy in Sudan is stepping down, four months after being told by the government to leave. In parting remarks, he criticized Sudan's military and the rebel… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Niger: U.S. Drone Flights Limited Since Niger Coup
Two U.S. officials have told VOA that military drone flights from bases in Niger have been "limited" since the July coup, a restriction experts believe is likely hindering the… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: France Struggles to Reshape Relations in Africa
After hitting several resets, restoring historic treasures to former colonies, downsizing its military presence and striking new ties elsewhere on the continent, France's Africa… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: UN - Humanitarian Situation in Eastern DRC 'Alarming'
A senior U.N. official said Tuesday that the humanitarian situation has severely deteriorated in the eastern Congo, where 8 million people need assistance in three provinces and… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Eswatini: Eswatini Not Expecting 'Friction' With China Over Taiwan President Visit
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen this week visits the Kingdom of Eswatini -- the island's last Africa ally -- following a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to continental… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Chad: US Envoy Heading to Chad to See Situation of Sudanese Refugees
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield will head to the border of Chad and Sudan on Tuesday to meet with refugees from the war in Sudan and the humanitarians who are assisting… Read more »