The world’s youngest nation edges towards civil war
The world’s youngest nation, South Sudan, could be on the brink of another civil war. At the heart of the tensions is a power struggle between the country’s president and vice president.
Biden speaks of the ‘shared history’ of slavery during visit to Angola, Africa
On the first trip of his Presidency to Africa, President Biden went to the National Slavery museum to remember the hundreds of thousands of enslaved Africans taken from Angola to the U.S.
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)
Watching the Africa cup of Nations soccer final in a bar in Lagos
While millions of fans were watching the super bowl in the U.S., billions have been watching the African cup of nations soccer tournament and Sunday’s final between hosts Cote D’Ivoire and Nigeria.
Africa’s flourishing art scene is a smash hit at Art X
It’s Art Month in Nigeria — and a highlight is the celebration of art that is Art X, a wide-ranging fair that highlights “Black portraiture” as well as other creations from the continent. (Image credit: Manny Jefferson for NPR)
Seeking stronger economic ties, Vladimir Putin wraps up a summit with African leaders
As Russia wraps up its high level summit with African countries Friday, just how much real influence does Russia have in the continent?
Nigeria swears in a new president facing profound economic and security pressures
Bola Tinibu takes over as president of Africa’s largest economy at a time when the country is facing unprecedented economic and security challenges. (Image credit: Ben Curtis/AP)
As Sudan enters its 5th week of conflict, thousands cross into neighboring Chad
Thousands of refugees are crossing Sudan’s western border into Chad, fleeing escalating violence. Aid workers are hastily coordinating basic necessities as the rainy season approaches.
Fighting between two warring factions could suck Sudan into a wider conflict
Despite calls for a ceasefire, the fighting in Sudan has not let up. The two warring factions, under the leadership of rival generals, are in danger of sucking the country into a wider conflict.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass with million faithful in Democratic Republic of Congo
A rapturous reception as Pope Francis celebrates Mass with a million worshipers in the capital Kinshasa. (Image credit: Alexis Huguet/AFP via Getty Images)