Tigrayan Forces Accuse Government of Air Strikes in Ethiopia’s Mekelle
NAIROBI — Media controlled by rebellious northern Ethiopian forces said the government launched air strikes on the capital of Tigray region...
South Africa’s Local Elections Test Loyalty to Party of Mandela
JOHANNESBURG — A floundering economy, party in-fighting and ceaseless corruption allegations are plaguing South Africa's ruling African National Congress. The nationwide...
Tigray Forces Say Ethiopian Airstrikes Hit Regional Capital
Forces in Ethiopia's Tigray region said Monday that the Ethiopian government launched airstrikes on the regional capital of Mekelle. The...
Massive Pro-Military Sit-In Shakes Sudan Democracy Efforts
KHARDOUM — On Monday, as thousands of demonstrators aligned with the Sudan military remain outside the presidential palace for a third...
Pan-African film festival opens in Burkina Faso amid COVID19 and security challenges
OUAGADOUGOU, Africa’s premier film festival opened in Burkina Faso with a colourful ceremony showcasing choreography, and acrobatic and musical acts...
Enslaved Black Man Created World’s Most Popular Whiskey
Jack Daniel's is the world's most popular whiskey brand, but until recently, few people knew the liquor was created by Nathan "Nearest"...
Women Left Behind: Gender Gap Emerges in Africa’s Vaccines
SARE GIBEL, GAMBIA — The health outreach workers who drove past Lama Mballow's village with a megaphone handed out T-shirts emblazoned...
Volunteers in the Sky Watch Over Migrant Rescues by Sea
ABOARD THE SEABIRD — As dozens of African migrants traversed the Mediterranean Sea on a flimsy white rubber boat, a small...
Cape Verde, Eyeing Economic Recovery, Votes for New President
PRAIA — The West African archipelago nation of Cape Verde, one of the continent’s most stable democracies, voted on Sunday for...
Zimbabwe Government: No COVID-19 Shot, No Work, No Pay
HARARE — Union leaders have angrily reacted to the Zimbabwean government’s announcement Sunday that workers who have not been vaccinated against...
South Africa launches initiative to attract tourists
South Africa is the continent’s most impacted relative to COVID-19 caseload PRETORIA, South Africa has launched its Global Advocacy...
Pro-Military Protests Rock Sudan as Political Crisis Deepens
KHARTOUM, SUDAN — Thousands of military-aligned demonstrators gathered in front of the presidential palace in Khartoum on Saturday, chanting "down with...