April 19, 2019
Africa: How the BUILD Act Can Invigorate U.S. Economic Ties
Since the U.S. BUILD Act was signed into law last October, many people across Africa as well as members of the Africa Diaspora have been asking what this global initiative might do… Read more »
April 17, 2019
Nigeria: Visa Horrors - U.S. Embassy Tries to Give Tips
Have you ever been denied a visa? Read more »
South Africa: Thuso Mbedu Makes History with New Hollywood Role
She did it again... 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
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The United States government has withdrawn the entry visa for Fatou Bensouda, chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, her office has confirmed.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 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 27, 2019
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 »
March 26, 2019
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 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 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
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 »
Rwanda: Symbion Sells Stake in Rift Valley Power Projects
Extraction of methane gas could reduce deadly danger to lakeside populations as well as fuel development. Read more »
February 14, 2019
South Africa: Banks That Manipulate the Rand - Are Millions in Fines a Deterrent?
British multinational banking and financial services company, Standard Chartered has pleaded guilty to manipulating currencies, including the rand, between 2007 and… Read more »
Nigeria: Job Creation Holds the Key to Nigeria's Future - Ambassador Sanders
As Nigeria prepares to vote on February 16, Robin R. Sanders CEO-FEEEDS, former U.S. ambassador to Nigeria,was interviewed by Gallup. Sanders, who also served as U.S. Ambassador to… Read more »
February 11, 2019
Africa: What David Malpass Told Congress About the World Bank
The Trump administration's stance towards the World Bank was detailed in Senate testimony by Treasury Department Undersecretary David Malpass. On February 6, President Trump… Read more »
February 06, 2019
Africa: Leadership and Africa's Youth Bulge - Rosa Whitaker, CEO of the Whitaker Group
AllAfrica will be looking at the issue of 'leadership' during 2019 - what it is, who has it, and what is needed for Africa to develop and prosper. Most of the voices will be… Read more »
January 29, 2019
Mozambique: Frelimo Wants Chang Back, But Opposition Smells A Rat
Mozambique has asked for the extradition of former finance minister Manuel Chang, who is detained in South Africa on U.S. charges over a corruption scandal in his home country,… Read more »
January 23, 2019
Southern Africa: Will Dropping Zimbabwe's Sanctions Harm or Help?
The violent crackdown on nationwide protests by Zimbabwe security forces was met by deafening silence from the country's neighbours and the Southern African Development Community… Read more »
January 22, 2019
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Must Act, But Don't Give Up on Zimbabwe – Former Envoy Tells U.S.
Zimbabwe, a land of unparalleled beauty and infinite potential, is again under democratic and economic siege. Armed men are removing residents from their homes. Unknown assailants… Read more »
January 21, 2019
South Africa: Tributes for Dumisani Kumalo - From Anti-Apartheid Campaigner to Influential Diplomat
Dumisani Kumalo, a leading anti-apartheid organizer in the United States who later served for a decade as South African ambassador to the United Nations, died on Sunday… Read more »
January 10, 2019
Africa: Is R Kelly Planning to Flee to Africa Amid Sexual Assault Allegations?
The world is still reeling from the aftermath of a documentary, Surviving R Kelly, where his victims share harrowing details of their alleged encounters with the singer - and this… Read more »
December 13, 2018
Africa: The 3 Cornerstones of Trump's New Africa Strategy
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs Ambassador John Bolton is revealing US President Donald Trump's new Africa strategy at the Heritage Foundation in… Read more »