Africa: World's Biggest Stars Come Out to Support Global Citizen's Recovery Plan For The World

"The urgency to get a vaccine to everyone, everywhere cannot be underestimated. As a country, we will be joining efforts to help the world recover better by ending the pandemic as… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'The Govt Themselves Don't Have a Clear Picture' - EU Envoy on Tigray Conflict

Finland's foreign minister Pekka Haavisto has warned of a "new refugee drama" in the EU after visiting the Um Rakuba refugee camp in Sudan, near the Ethiopian border. Hundreds of… Read more »

Guinea: Guinea's Big Break

Africa has long suffered from underdevelopment, poverty, and disease. While the Americas, Europe, and certain parts of Asia have enjoyed the benefits of industrialization, digital… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Crisis Needs Urgent Solution – Five Former U.S. Ambassadors Raise Alarm

This statement was provided to AllAfrica by five former American ambassadors, all career diplomats, who led U.S. representation in Ethiopia for 13 of the past 25 years. They call… Read more »

Africa: Tobacco - Can Smoke-Free Products Contribute to Improved Public Health?

On February 17th, 2021, Philip Morris International (PMI) held an online event entitled " Can scientifically substantiated smoke-free products contribute to public health… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 102,000 Across Continent

As of February 24, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,846,159 . Read more »

Africa: Newly Confirmed UN Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield Among Top Africa Experts in Biden-Harris Govt

The U.S. Senate has voted to confirm Linda Thomas-Greenfield as United States ambassador to the United Nations. The vote was 78-20. The veteran diplomat is the Cabinet-level member… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 101,000 Across Continent

As of February 22, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,829,402. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Confirmed Covid-19 Cases Exceed 3.81 Million

As of February 21, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,819,718. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Exceeds 100,000 Across Continent

As of February 19, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,799,304 . Read more »

Nigeria: Appointment of Bawa is Anti-Corruption Game-Changer

With the appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa, President Muhammadu Buhari may have finally found a magic wand to reinvigorate the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 100,000 Across Continent

As of February 17, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,763,067. Read more »

South Africa: 'Insufficient Evidence' Means No Rape Charges Against DJ Fresh, Euphonik

Rape allegations against - DJ Fresh, real name Thato Sikwane, and Euphonik, real name Themba Nkosi -  came to light last month after a woman took to Twitter to make the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Scores Die in Congo River Boat Accident

At least 60 people died when a passenger barge carrying more than 700 people sank on the Congo river at night, Reuters reports. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 99,000 Across Continent

As of February 16, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,763,067. Read more »

Senegal: Army Regains Control of Four Rebel Bases

Operations to secure and restore state authority in the south of Ziguinchor which lasted for more than 10 days have enabled the Senegalese army to regain control of four major… Read more »

Africa: Where 'Charities' May Harm

U.S. President Joseph Biden's pledge to implement a policy of cooperation with other countries, while supporting human rights and democracy, was widely welcomed as a needed return… Read more »

South Africa: DJ Fresh, Euphonik Given the Boot Amid Rape Allegations

The popular radio personalities DJ Fresh (Thato Sikwane) and Euphonik (Themba Nkosi) have parted ways with music radio station 94.7 following rape allegations that were… Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 96,000 Across Continent

As of February 10, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,706,143 . Read more »

Africa: UAE Commits to Advancing African Solutions to Shared Global Challenges

The conclusion of the African Union (AU) Summit on Sunday was an important moment to reflect on the pace of change across the continent and the friendship that my country, the… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Former Army Chief Nyikayaramba Dies After Contracting Covid-19

Former Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) Chief of Staff, retired Lieutenant-General Douglas Nyikayaramba has died after contracting Covid-19. Read more »

Africa: Covid-19 Deaths Exceed 95,000 Across Continent

As of February 9, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,681,674 . Read more »

Nigeria: BUA Donates a Million AstraZeneca Covid Vaccine Doses

Purchased through a private sector partnership by the corporate group that imports materials to process locally, the vaccine will be the first available to Nigerians. Read more »

Africa: U.S. President Biden Strikes New Tone in Relations With Africa

President Joe Biden has struck a new tone in U.S.-Africa relations, recording a video message which promotes a "shared vision" of more trade and investment, peace and security for… Read more »

Ethiopia: Three Months Into Tigray Conflict, Hunger is a Problem, Says UN

Three months into the conflict in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region, the humanitarian response remains severely constrained, and the biggest problem facing those seeking to provide… Read more »