Embassies Warn of New Violence in South Sudan Ahead of Pope Visit
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — The embassies of Britain, Norway, and the United States have expressed grave concerns about possible new...
US Demands Sudan Reverse Ruling That Freed Man Convicted in Envoy’s Killing
WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday called on the Sudanese government to reverse a decision this week to release...
‘HANDS OFF AFRICA,’ POPE FRANCIS TELLS RICH WORLD
Pope Francis denounced the "poison of greed" driving conflicts in Africa as he began a visit to Democratic Republic of...
3rd State of the IGAD Region Address Workneh Gebeyehu, (Ph.D) Executive Secretary Wednesday, 1st February 2023
SalutationsYour Excellency, Principal Secretary, State Department for Foreign Affairs Republic of Kenya;Your Excellencies, the distinguished Members of the IGAD Committee...
Peace in South Sudan hinges on local accountability, landmark Peacebuilding Commission meeting hears
The Government of South Sudan, in its first ever briefing to the UN Peacebuilding Commission, outlined its priorities on Tuesday,...
10 Years After EU’s ‘Never Again’ Tragedy, Little’s Changed
BRUSSELS — A decade ago this year, the head of the European Union’s executive branch stood, visibly shaken, before rows...
First-Ever Africa Vegan Restaurant Week Held on the Continent
DAKAR, SENEGAL — Animal products such as beef, fish, poultry and dairy are heavily featured in many traditional African dishes....
WHO calls for more action to end ‘cycles of poverty and stigma’ related to tropical diseases
More countries have worked to eliminate dengue, leprosy and other neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) over the past decade, but greater...
AfDB and partners mobilise $30 billion for African farmers
DAKAR, The Dakar 2 Feed Africa Summit ended with a $30 billion pledge by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and...
POPE FRANCIS TO VISIT TWO FRAGILE AFRICAN NATIONS
Pope Francis starts a trip on Tuesday to two fragile African nations often forgotten by the world, where protracted conflicts...
Hundreds Pay Tribute to Slain Eswatini Political Activist
MANZINI, ESWATINI — Hundreds of people, including foreign diplomats and activists, paid homage Saturday to a human rights lawyer who...
Hate speech: A growing, international threat
Whilst hate speech is nothing new, it has arguably been super-charged by the internet, which has allowed lies, conspiracies, and...