Sudan Leader Visits Juba, Urges Peace Deal Implementation
KHARTOUM, SUDAN — Sudan’s vice president visited South Sudan’s capital on Wednesday to reiterate Khartoum’s support for its neighbor and
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Study Shows Moon ‘Wobble’ Contributing to More US Coastal Flooding
A NASA-University of Hawaii study warns that upcoming changes in the moon’s orbit coupled with higher ocean levels could lead
Sharp rise in Africa COVID-19 deaths, WHO reports
COVID-19 deaths in Africa have risen sharply in recent weeks, amid the fastest surge in cases the continent has seen so far in the pandemic, the regional office for the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.
South Africa Bishops condemn looting and call for an end to violence
The Bishops of South Africa are calling for an end to violence and condemning looting after a spike in cases in the country.
Secretary-General welcomes Ethiopia’s pledge to allow humanitarian access to Tigray
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed Ethiopia’s commitment to ensuring aid workers can access the war-ravaged Tigray region, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.
COVID-19 Devastates Children in Sub-Saharan Africa
GENEVA — The U.N. children’s fund (UNICEF) says COVID-19 is having devastating consequences on millions of children in sub-Saharan
A Eulogy for the Free Press
On the morning of July 1, 2020, newsstands across Hong Kong had a conspicuously uniform appearance. At least eight major
South Africa Blocks Delta Air Lines From Flying To Cape Town
In an odd turn of events, it turns out Delta Airlines will not begin its triangle service between Atlanta,
Coronavirus Surges in Kisumu, Kenya
The pandemic is worsening in Africa as more contagious variants spread, vaccinations lag and hospitals in some places are pushed
Angélique Kidjo Connects With Africa’s Next Musical Generation
The artist from Benin showed African songwriters how to reach the world. Now they’re repaying the favor. Angélique Kidjo, the singer