For many people, talking about the wind may not seem exciting. But when that talk is about something with magical powers, we might open our eyes and ears and pay attention. That happened at a packed event held at Kent Denver School on October 17th. That is the day inventor and author William Kamkwamba stepped…
More than a century after the Herero-Nama genocide, Namibian communities are seeking compensation, land redistribution, and a seat at the table.
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.
South Africa is accused of helping supply Russia with weapons for the Ukraine war, a charge that South Africa denies.
(Bloomberg) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa walked back his statement that the country plans to withdraw from the International …
United States Vice President Kamala Harris completed a three-nation African Tour, visiting Ghana, Zambia, and Tanzania. “It was an honour being in Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia – strengthening the very important relationship and friendship between the people of the United States and those who live on the continent of Africa” Tweeted Kamala Harris. What inspired…
In a weeklong trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia, the vice president will face a balancing act as she tries to foster a collaborative U.S. relationship.
The U.S. is reprising its playbook in Ukraine, where it has used classified information to expose plans by Russia. Next target: Chad.
President Emmanuel Macron has embarked on a four-country visit as he slashes the French military presence and says colonial-era habits and attitudes must die.
Editor’s Note: The impact of COVID in Africa has been debated a lot. As an information platform, Africa News Matters went all in to try to present an accurate picture of the impact of COVID in Africa. The impact of the pandemic on citizens on the continent varies from country to country. But COVID’s impact…