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.
Nationwide Protests Rattle Nigeria
A year into Bola Tinubu’s presidency, Nigerians are furious with his economic reforms.
Protests against Kenya’s president have sparked a new wave of music, poetry and art
Kenya’s antigovernment protestors have a new soundtrack and words of poets to help galvanize their burgeoning movement.
Rwanda Says It Doesn’t Have to Repay UK for Scrapped Migration Plan
Britain gave Rwanda hundreds of millions of pounds, even though no asylum seekers were deported to the Central African nation under the agreement.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS
Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.
Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Africa Is a Cautionary Tale
After years of delay, millions of malaria vaccines are being supplied to children in Africa. Tens of thousands died waiting.
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated.
US military completes major exercise in Africa, works on partnerships
TAN TAN, Morocco — High-ranking military officials from the U.S. and its top African allies watched intently as dust and flames shot up from pieces of the Sahara Desert hit by tank and artillery fire. They looked up as pilots flew F‑16s into formation. And they listened intently as Moroccan and American personnel explained how they…
In a historic election, South Africa’s ANC loses majority for the first time
In South Africa, a seismic moment comes as the ruling African National Congress party loses its absolute majority for the first time. (Image credit: Zinyange Auntony)
Biden Honors Kenya as the East African Nation Prepares to Send Forces to Haiti
President Biden welcomed President William Ruto of Kenya and said he intended to designate his country as a “major non-NATO ally.”