The 1–54 Art Fair Brings Africa and Its Diaspora Into the Global Mainstream
Talking with Touria El Glaoui, its founder, about making a real difference in the careers of African artists.
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UN: Over half of Sudan’s population requires humanitarian aid
Humanitarian agencies are calling for parties involved in the conflict to respect international humanitarian law as the crisis in Sudan continues. Read all
USAID Chief to Congress: Foreign Aid Key in Countering Chinese, Russian Influence
A top Republican lawmaker said Wednesday the funding priorities for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) do not go far enough in addressing the threat posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). The Biden administration has requested $32 billion in foreign assistance for USAID — $3 billion more than the amount appropriated by Congress…
War in Sudan Unleashes New Wave of Violence in Darfur
The war in Sudan has unleashed a new wave of violence in the western region of Darfur, sending tens of thousands into neighboring Chad, where a new humanitarian crisis is looming.
Review: Kenya Airways 787–8 Economy Class
From Nairobi to Johannesburg, I traveled on Kenya Airways on a Boeing 787–8 in economy class. Service was pleasant onboard and the meal was acceptable, but the chronically-delayed airline was late again. Kenya Airways 787–8 Economy Class Review After flying from Nairobi to New York in business class on Kenya Airways on my prior trip, I…
Why Netflix’s ‘Queen Cleopatra’ Has Egypt up in Arms
Western leaders and filmmakers have long denied the link between modern Egypt and its ancient heritage.
Fears that deadly Sudan conflict could spill into other regions
After a month of fighting, the death toll in Sudan has surpassed 600. As the conflict continues, there is growing concern that it could spread to other countries in the region.
What are Russian mercenaries doing in West Africa? — BBC Africa
The Wagner Group is an organisation of Russian mercenaries. Thousands of their soldiers have been fighting on the Russian side in the war in Ukraine. But they have also been active on the African continent in several countries — including the Central African Republic, Mali and now, allegedly, Burkina Faso. These Wagner soldiers are fighting in…
The challenges involved with establishing a peaceful, stable Sudan
Why is Sudan so prone to civil war? The country has suffered from internal conflict for well over half of its 67 years of independence. Two generals are threatening to unleash another civil war.
Google to pay The New York Times around $100 million over three years
This story, plus a look at the 2023 Pulitzer Prize winners, press group says Israeli military took no accountability for journalists’ deaths over the past 20 years and more, all in today’s media headlines. Top Stories May 8, 2023New York Times to get around $100 million from Google over three years [Subscription required] Alexandra Bruell […]…