What can Russia offer Africa?
Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from the continent, promising aid and lashing out at the West.
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US lawmakers urge Biden to withhold more military aid to Egypt
US senators call on Biden administration to withhold $320m in aid over Egypt’s ‘deteriorating’ human rights record.
Putin’s Desperate Play to Win Over Africa
Free grain promises to African nations aren’t enough to pull the continent to Moscow’s side.
Putin, at Summit With African Leaders, Casts West as Mutual Foe
At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders hinted at tempering support.
Transformative power of food production in Mauritius: A UN Resident Coordinator blog
Transforming the way food is produced on the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mauritius could help to fight climate change as well as accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to the UN’s most senior representative in the country.
The Morocco Women’s Team Has Already Won
Morocco is the first North African and majority Arab nation to qualify for the Women’s World Cup. It’s hoping to pick up the baton its men’s team carried in Qatar.
Pope Francis meets with President Akufo-Addo of Ghana
Pope Francis meets with Ghanaian President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo, who speaks with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin about joint efforts in the fields of education and healthcare, as well as global peace issues and security in West Africa. Read all
Sustainable Africa key to global security
Two top officials underlined the UN’s commitment to Africa’s development during a dialogue with representatives from NGOs, civil society, academic institutions and the private sector, held at UN Headquarters in New York on Friday.
Mandela Goes From Hero to Scapegoat as South Africa Struggles
Nelson Mandela is revered worldwide and celebrated on July 18, his birthday. But at home, a younger generation is disillusioned with the country, his party and the anti-apartheid leader, too.
The EU has revealed its blueprint to curb migration
BRUSSELS — Cash is king in the EU’s plan to stop migrants from coming to Europe. On Sunday, the EU finalized a deal with Tunisia — a common departure point for people seeking asylum in Europe — that essentially offers the country millions in exchange for help blocking the boats that have been carrying a growing number…