Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported third-country migrants
Countries across the Americas are bracing for US president-elect’s plan to carry out a mass deportation operation.
East African summit urges peace in eastern Congo but its leader skips talks | AP News
Rwandan President Paul Kagame left shortly after the closed-door meeting in Arusha. There was no official explanation for Congolese President Felix …
Cameroonian Pharmacists in the US Share Knowledge, Experiences During Denver Convention
American pharmacists of Cameroonian origin play an important role in the medical community by delivering care at home and abroad. Yet, in a world challenged by misinformation and negative stereotypes, their contributions and that of the broader African diaspora to national and international development never receives the attention it deserves. A Shared Professional Experience But…
A US election watch party in Kenya, excitement at first, followed by disappointment
nairobi, kenya — In a vibrant Nairobi community center, American citizens living in Kenya gathered with palpable excitement early Wednesday to watch the U.S. election results unfold. The atmosphere buzzed with anticipation as expatriates shared snacks and stories, their eyes glued to screens displaying real-time updates. As the results of the U.S elections trickled in, a…
Would African Countries Prefer Trump or Harris?
Comparing Trump’s and Harris’s foreign-policy plans in Africa.
What Divided African Democracies Can Teach America
Whether or not elections will turn violent primarily depends on the consent of the losers.
Kenyan lawmakers impeach deputy president for abuse of office
Nairobi — Kenya’s National Assembly has impeached the country’s deputy president over accusations of corruption and abuse of office. Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to remove Rigathi Gachagua from office in the vote Tuesday night. The fate of the deputy president now rests in the hands of the Senate. The process to consider removal of Kenya’s deputy president…
Biden to visit Angola as global powers vie for African influence
US and EU are supporting infrastructure projects in Angola, which has historically been closer to Russia and China When Joe Biden travels to Angola on Sunday, it will be the first trip to an African country of his presidency and the first to the continent by a sitting US president since Barack Obama visited Kenya and…
Ghana’s ruling party launches manifesto ahead of elections
Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana — Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) launched its manifesto Sunday in a vibrant event in Takoradi, as the party gears up for a fierce battle in December’s politically charged elections. The party’s presidential candidate, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, unveiled the document, which places a strong emphasis on job creation and economic development. “Our…
W.H.O. Declares Mpox Outbreak in African Countries a Global Emergency
The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries.