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.
Zambia and Its New President Are Still on Their Honeymoon
Hakainde Hichilema is hailed as a miracle worker for turning around the fortunes of the southern African country. But with his opposition neutralized and a corruption drive focused on his predecessors, some are uneasy.
William Ruto Warns About Climate Change at U.N. General Assembly
“We cannot afford to waste another moment debating the merits of doing something vis a vis doing nothing,” he said.
Burundi must engage in ‘credible and inclusive’ move towards democratic rule
Burundi must engage more effectively in the rule of law and fight against impunity for violations and abuses committed since 2015, when the political system was thrown into turmoil sparking widespread protests, a UN-appointed independent human rights expert said on Friday.