A peculiar cognitive dissonance seems to have taken hold in the world. The Western response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—led and propped up by the United States—has reminded the world that the international order is, if anything, more dependent on American military, economic, and financial might now than only a few years ago. Yet everywhere…
Kenyans vote for a new president on Tuesday, ending a heated race that shows why, in a troubled region, the East African nation matters more than ever. KANGARI, Kenya — The helicopter swooped over the lush tea and coffee fields flanking Mount Kenya, Africa’s second highest peak, and touched down outside a small highland town where…
Interesting things are happening in Kenya’s democracy. The August 9 election is not one of them.
Kenyan politicians are using millions of dollars to fight for political seats in the 2022 general election. Attempts by the electoral body to cap campaign financing and contributions were thwarted by the national assembly in 2021. How are politicians spending the money? What are implications for the country’s democracy? BBC Africa’s Ashley Ogonda explains. Produced by…
GENEVA — Life expectancy in Africa rose by nearly 10 years between 2000 and 2019, from 46 years to 56 years, according to the World Health Organization’s State of Health in Africa report released Thursday. However, WHO officials note that is still well below the global average of 64 years. WHO Assistant Regional Director for…
Healthy life expectancy among Africans living in mainly high and upper middle-income countries on the continent, has increased by almost 10 years, the UN health agency, WHO, said on Thursday.
A powerful new sculpture unveiled at UN Headquarters on Wednesday honours the memory and mission of two human rights experts who were murdered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) five years ago.
China cannot stop other world leaders visiting Taiwan, says Nancy Pelosi US House speaker leaves island as China orders live-fire drills off coast 02:13 The US House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, has said Beijing cannot prevent world leaders from travelling to Taiwan, as she departed from the island on Wednesday to continue her tour of Asia. In a…
Zimbabwe introduces shiny new gold coins in a bid to tame soaring inflation, DW News Africa asks how this unusual measure is meant to work, and explores its chances of success. And: We hear from people in Ghana, who are suffering from soaring prices. The country is taking desperate measures, but at what cost? Plus: We visit the South African town where taps have run dry
UK National Security Adviser warns of warfare due to communication breakdown between the West, Russia and China.