Sudan Leader Visits Juba, Urges Peace Deal Implementation
KHARTOUM, SUDAN – Sudan’s vice president visited South Sudan’s capital on Wednesday to reiterate Khartoum’s support for its neighbor and
Sharp rise in Africa COVID-19 deaths, WHO reports
COVID-19 deaths in Africa have risen sharply in recent weeks, amid the fastest surge in cases the continent has seen so far in the pandemic, the regional office for the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
Secretary-General welcomes Ethiopia’s pledge to allow humanitarian access to Tigray
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed Ethiopia’s commitment to ensuring aid workers can access the war-ravaged Tigray region, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.
COVID-19 Devastates Children in Sub-Saharan Africa
GENEVA – The U.N. children’s fund (UNICEF) says COVID-19 is having devastating consequences on millions of children in sub-Saharan
Coronavirus Surges in Kisumu, Kenya
The pandemic is worsening in Africa as more contagious variants spread, vaccinations lag and hospitals in some places are pushed
Angélique Kidjo Connects With Africa’s Next Musical Generation
The artist from Benin showed African songwriters how to reach the world. Now they’re repaying the favor. Angélique Kidjo, the singer
Africa Parliament Scuffle Upends Leadership Talks
JOHANNESBURG – A well-aimed kick. A strong shove, body checks, shouting and a fight for dominance. This isn’t a rowdy
Tigray Rebels Say They Intend to Fight Until Victory
HAWZEN, TIGRAY REGION – Shops remained shuttered, some government workers hadn’t been paid and the town’s main hospital was laid
Drones deliver blood to prevent maternal death in Botswana
Drones are providing life-saving care to women in remote parts of the southern African country, Botswana, who otherwise may die in childbirth, thanks to support from the United Nations.
Somalia Defuses Tensions at Home, Restores Kenya Ties
The Somali leader dropped his divisive bid to extend his term, and the country also moved to mend fences with