Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Sparks Controversy in Online Essay
The novelist’s remarks went viral after she criticized former students as well as “social-media-savvy people who are choking on sanctimony
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Zimbabwe Releases Local Reporter Working for The New York Times
The government said that it would not oppose bail for Jeffrey Moyo, a freelance journalist in the capital, Harare, adding
Africa Parliament Scuffle Upends Leadership Talks
JOHANNESBURG — A well-aimed kick. A strong shove, body checks, shouting and a fight for dominance. This isn’t a rowdy
Tigray Rebels Say They Intend to Fight Until Victory
HAWZEN, TIGRAY REGION — Shops remained shuttered, some government workers hadn’t been paid and the town’s main hospital was laid
As Vaccine Delays Grind on Across Africa, the Coronavirus Surges
A sudden, sharp rise in coronavirus cases in many parts of Africa could amount to a continental third wave, the
As Rich Countries Emerge From Pandemic, Poorer Nations Sink Deeper
The authorities in Malaysia have barred people from venturing more than about six miles from home. Covid-19 patients are spilling
Drones deliver blood to prevent maternal death in Botswana
Drones are providing life-saving care to women in remote parts of the southern African country, Botswana, who otherwise may die in childbirth, thanks to support from the United Nations.
Africa in the news: Somalia, Sudan, and Tanzania updates
Somalia restores relations with Kenya; ‘Farmajo’ reverses course on extending his term On Saturday, Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed announced
Somalia Defuses Tensions at Home, Restores Kenya Ties
The Somali leader dropped his divisive bid to extend his term, and the country also moved to mend fences with
Pfizer Reaps Hundreds of Millions in Profits From Covid Vaccine
The company said its vaccine generated $3.5 billion in revenue in the first three months of this year. Last year, racing