Pope Francis Lands in Congo, Where All His Priorities Converge
The Central African country is wracked by war, poverty and environmental plunder — and it may be the future of the Catholic Church.
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Pope Francis’ cry against new forms of ‘colonialism’
Our Editorial Director says Pope Francis’ first address in the Democratic Republic of Congo was a wake-up call for foreign powers to cease exploiting the lands and peoples of the African continent. Read all
Nigerians who left their country, planning to return in old age, are reconsidering
Rising insecurity and economic uncertainty in Nigeria are increasingly having an impact on retirees’ decisions not to return home to live out their twilight years in the country of their birth.
France to Pull Troops Out of Burkina Faso, as Its Unpopularity in Africa Grows
The West African country had demanded that French troops leave. France confirmed they would be out in a month.
Why is France being told to leave Burkina Faso?
The former colonial power has been asked to withdraw its troops from the West African country.
Burkina Faso confirms it has ended French military accord
Burkina Faso gov’t spokesman says the country wants to defend itself and France has one month to pull out troops.
US Envoy Heads to Africa to Advance Joint Priorities
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield will travel to Ghana, Mozambique and Kenya this week to advance joint priorities following December’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Her tour, from January 25 to 29, will focus on regional security issues, food insecurity, humanitarian issues, and supporting African efforts to mitigate climate change, a senior administration official…
France’s Baguette Becomes Another Ukraine War Casualty
The fallout of the war in Ukraine is hitting even France’s iconic baguette, which was recently added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list. On Monday, French bakers took to the streets of Paris to protest soaring energy and other prices they say are imperiling their trade. Denis Durand begins his workdays at 3:30 a.m. to bake the…
‘Joe Biden has been constantly underestimated’: Chris Whipple on his White House book
Fight of His Life author on Kamala Harris’s struggles and growth, Afghanistan, a strong second year … and if Biden will run again There are those who believe that at 80, Joe Biden is too old to serve a second term as president. Yet few clamour for him to hand over to the person who would…
Friday at the beach in Mogadishu: Optimism shines through despite Somalia’s woes
One of the world’s poorest countries, Somalia is coping with conflict, a historic drought and a devastating food crisis. But there’s another side to the country. Just take a look at the capital city. (Image credit: Luke Dray for NPR)