Africa: Family Remembrance – C. Payne Lucas (1933 – 2018)

Following is the obituary issued by the family of C. Payne Lucas, c-founder and longtime president of Africare Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia, Eritrea Deal a Reminder of The Last U.S-Brokered Peace

This month, Ethiopia reopened its embassy in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, capping a series of historic diplomatic breakthroughs between the neighboring countries, after nearly… Read more »

Africa: A Tribute to C. Payne Lucas

When members of the Peace Corps community recall the various leaders who propelled the agency forward in its infancy, one of the names regularly referenced is C. Payne Lucas, who… Read more »

Africa: C Payne Lucas - Funeral Arrangements

C. PAYNE LUCAS (Age 85) peacefully passed Saturday, September 15,2018, of advanced dementia in Hospice care at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Maryland. Read more »

South Africa: Ramaphosa Unveils $3.5 Billion Stimulus for Recession-Hit Economy

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who inherited a contracting economy from his scandal-ridden predecessor, today announced an economic stimulus and recovery plan for the country. The plan… Read more »

Africa: U.S. is Africa's 'Ideal Partner' for Promoting Democratic Institutions & Economic Growth – Tibor Nagy

After having the honor of serving my country as a diplomat for more than 30 years – 22 of them in eight different African countries – this week I have the opportunity… Read more »

Africa: Africans Live A Decade Longer Than in 1990, But...

The level of human development in Sub-Saharan Africa, judged by how long people live for, how well they are educated and how much they earn, has improved by more than a third in… Read more »

Africa: Moving Start to Kofi Annan's Farewell in Accra

The Kofi Annan Foundation confirmed that memorial services will follow in New York City and Geneva after the state burial today. Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine's Closing Words During VOA Interview

The leaders that you look at now gave the biggest contribution when they were our age and indeed all the leaders in the world. The most prime time for a person to contribute to his… Read more »

South Africa: Man Accused of Killing Mother and Wife - Now His Father-in-Law is Murdered

31-year-old Rameez Patel has been informed that the National Prosecuting Authority would provide him with a High Court date on October 4, News24 reports. Read more »

Africa: African Agriculture's Future Lies in Cultivating Youth, Not Only Crops

Being able to accept the 2018 Africa Food Prize today on behalf of the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) comes with immense pride. Read more »

Libya: CIA Likely to Launch Drone Strikes in Libya - Report

The American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is preparing to carry out secret drone attacks against militants in Libya, a leading U.S. newspaper reports. Read more »

East Africa: Will Detente Lead to Democratic Reform in Ethiopia And Eritrea?

The rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea is as surreal as it is wonderful. Read more »

West Africa: U.S. to Begin Drone Attacks on Sahel Militants - Report

American forces in Africa will soon escalate their war against militants in the Sahel by using armed drones to attack them, reports an American news website on global affairs. Read more »

South Africa: Govt Official Speaks of 'Apartheid Torture' at State Capture Inquiry

Phumla Williams' testimony at the Zondo Commission of Inquiry continues. This comes after the acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS)… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Statement on Zimbabwe Elections

Statement by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of the Republic of Liberia, on the elections in Zimbabwe Read more »

South Africa: 'Controversial' China Trip in the Spotlight at #StateCapture Commission

Vytjie Mentor has appeared before the commission of inquiry into state capture as it enters its fourth day and provided clarity on a trip to China that brought the former MP's… Read more »

South Africa: How Mining Damages Communities and the Environment

The South African Human Rights Commission has released a scathing report on the damage mining in the country is posing to human rights. The conclusion paints a dark picture: "[T]he… Read more »

Liberia: Statement by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the Passing of Senator John S. McCain

I will remember Senator John McCain as a champion for people around the world struggling for their right to be heard, and willing to risk everything for the freedoms and the… Read more »

Africa: Land Tweet - Obama's Ambassador to South Africa Hits Out at Trump, Senators React

President Barack Obama's ambassador to South Africa, Patrick Gaspard, has attacked President Donald Trump's claim that the country's farmers are being killed on a "large scale". Read more »

South Africa: Petrol Cost Hikes Blamed on Exchange Rates, Venezuela Instability

Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has presented several reasons why South Africans have to pay more at the pumps during an Energy Portfolio Committee meeting. The session comes a week… 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »