Ethiopia and Tigray have agreed to a cessation of hostilities
After two years of catastrophic and brutal conflict, Ethiopia’s warring sides have agreed to a permanent cessation of hostilities.
Ethiopia and Tigray Rebels Agree to End Civil War, Mediators Say
After two years of fighting that left hundreds of thousands dead and millions displaced and facing starvation, the surprise deal came out of peace talks convened by the African Union in South Africa.
Somalia Asks US to Step Up Drone Strikes Against Qaeda-Linked Fighters
A new administration in Somalia has launched an offensive against Al Shabab, which are also facing an uprising from local militias.
Ethiopian Government and Tigray Rebels Are Set to Begin Peace Talks
Delegations from both sides have traveled to South Africa for the first formal negotiations since the civil war erupted nearly two years ago.
Ethiopians in US shielded from deportation as war rages at home
Rights group welcomes TPS designation as offering ‘potentially lifesaving reprieve’ to tens of thousands of Ethiopians.
World Cup 2022: Ghana fans seek divine inspiration before World Cup
Ghana announce two national days of prayer and fasting to boost the Black Stars’ chances of success with just under a month to go to the World Cup in Qatar.
Ukraine calls on African countries to condemn Russian invasion
Latest News. Ruto names former TV news anchor as State House spokesman … Also read: Ukraine’s Zelensky: Africa gains nothing from Russian ties.
Somalia orders media not to publish al-Shabab ‘propaganda’
President Mohamud has launched a counterinsurgency campaign against the al-Qaeda-linked group.
UN Report Targets Racism Against People of African Descent
A report by the U.N. human rights office finds systemic racism against people of African descent is deep-rooted and says urgent measures are needed to dismantle discriminatory systems. It took the death of a Black man, George Floyd, 46, at the hands of a police officer in the United States in May 2020 to draw…
A Shining Moment of Pan-African Promise
Marilyn Nance was 23 when she photographed FESTAC ’77, the immense gathering of Black artists in Nigeria. In ‘Last Day in Lagos,’ she shares her archive.