September 26
Africa: Africom, African Militaries Unite to Combat Gender-Based Violence
U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM, is working with southern African countries to combat gender-based violence in the military. This week, AFRICOM and regional military officials are… Read more »
September 25
Africa: Biden Reaches Out to Africa At UN General Assembly
President Joe Biden is turning to Africa in the sunset of his presidency. In the space of one day, in front of world leaders, he elevated Sudan's conflict to a priority, announced… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove Condemns Inaction On Sudan Conflict
Fifty Democratic members of Congress sent a letter to President Joe Biden in late August requesting more humanitarian assistance for Sudan and calling on the U.S. to do more to… Read more »
September 24
South Africa: New Global Poll Finds South Africans Feel Among Least Safe
A new global Gallup poll released Tuesday shows South Africa is one of the countries where citizens feel the least safe walking alone. Read more »
September 21
Nigeria: Nigeria's Inflation Rate Dips, but Nigerians Still Feel the Pinch
The high inflation rate in Nigeria dropped slightly in August, but a decline in the value of the nairia and a continued increase in fuel prices are eroding the slight gains and… Read more »
September 20
Somalia: Somalia Accuses Ethiopia of Shipping 'Illegal' Arms to Semi-Autonomous Region
The Somali government on Friday accused Ethiopia of sending an "unauthorized shipment of arms and ammunition" to Somalia's semiautonomous region of Puntland. Read more »
West Africa: U.S. General Explains U.S. Movements, Partnerships in West Africa
On Sunday, U.S. Africa Command's Major General Kenneth Ekman was one of the last two U.S. service members to leave Niger as part of America's military withdrawal, following the… Read more »
Chad: Chad Agrees to Bring Back U.S. Forces - U.S. General
The U.S. is returning Special Forces troops to Chad after leaving at the country's request nearly five months ago. Read more »
Eswatini: Environmentalists, Taiwanese Company Clash Over Mining in Eswatini
Residents and environmentalists in Eswatini have arrayed against Taiwan's Michael Lee Enterprises in a battle over mining in the country's picturesque Malolotja Nature Reserve. Read more »
September 19
Malawi: Fresh Hope Grows for Malawi Banana Farmers After Virus Attack
Banana farmers in Malawi are beginning to recover from over a decade of economic hardship after the banana bunchy top virus, or BBTV, wiped out local banana varieties. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Grants Canadian Firm License to Mine Manganese
Botswana has awarded a 15-year license to a Canadian firm, Giyani Metals, to mine manganese, a metal used in the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles. Read more »
September 18
Africa: Pressure Grows On Britain Ahead of Commonwealth Summit to Pay Slavery Reparations
Britain is facing growing pressure to address the issue of reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and other atrocities, as the former colonial power and many of its former… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tensions Deepen, With Addis Ababa Falsely Accusing Cairo of Aiding Eritrea to Secede Decades Ago
Tensions are soaring in East Africa as neighbors Ethiopia and Somalia dispute a maritime pact. Read more »
Sudan: 'Immediate Action' Needed to Halt Fighting in Sudan's Darfur - UN
A senior United Nations official warned Wednesday that "immediate action" is needed to halt the fighting in the capital of Sudan's North Darfur region, where hundreds of thousands… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Its Own Medical Research for Its Health Issues, Experts Say
One of the hurdles to improving health care systems for African countries is the shortage of scientists and lack of meaningful medical research on the continent, experts say. Read more »
Ethiopia: From Street Football in Ethiopia to the U.S. Super League
A dream has come true for Loza Abera, who this month became the first Ethiopian woman to sign a contract to play professional women's football in the United States. Read more »
Kenya: Ai Enhances Maternal Health Care in Kenya, Experts Say
University students are developing technology that incorporates artificial intelligence to help reduce the maternal mortality rate in Kenya. Read more »
September 17
Ethiopia: Nine Dead in Renewed Fighting in Ethiopia's Amhara Region
At least nine people were killed and more than 30 others were injured in fresh fighting that erupted in Debark and Dabat towns of the North Gondar zone in Ethiopia's Amhara region… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Starts Providing Free Treatment for Women With Obstetric Fistula
Zimbabwe's government has given in to pressure from rights groups and is now providing free treatment to women with obstetric fistula, a condition that makes it hard for mothers… Read more »
Africa: Funding Needed to Save Children From Climate-Induced Hunger - Gates Foundation
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation warns that climate change will put millions more children at risk of hunger, malnutrition and disease by 2050 unless immediate action is… Read more »
September 16
Zambia: Electricity in Short Supply As Zambia Deals With Drought-Driven Energy Crisis
As Zambia deals with its worst drought in 20 years, businesses and households are going for days without electricity. Experts say the severe energy crisis could worsen Zambia 's… Read more »
Eswatini: Eswatini Activists Say Park Rangers Shoot Suspected Poachers With Impunity
Some Eswatini legislators, backed by human rights activists, are calling for an urgent review of the Game Act of 1991, a law they say allows wildlife park rangers to shoot and kill… Read more »
Nigeria: UN Diverts $8 Million in Humanitarian Funding to Nigeria Flood Response
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs has approved the immediate release of $8 million dollars to support victims in flood ravaged Maiduguri, in… Read more »
September 14
Somalia: Somalia 'Open' to Supporting Ethiopia Rebels
Somalia's minister of foreign affairs has said Somalia will consider establishing contacts with and support rebels fighting in Ethiopia if the Ethiopian government attempts to… Read more »
September 13
Malawi: Malawi Battles Fresh Cholera Outbreak
Malawi is recording new cases of cholera two months after it declared the end of the country's worst cholera outbreak, which began in March 2022 and killed nearly 2,000 people. Read more »