Historic Confirmation to US Supreme Court Is Celebrated
WHITE HOUSE — Newly confirmed U.S. Supreme Court Justice
Mali's Military Authorities Propose 5-Year Extension of Transition Period
BAMAKO — In Mali, a coalition of political parties has rejected the military government’s plan for a five-year transition
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
Soccer Match Pits Uganda’s Military Vs. the Local Media
Uncovering the News — 04/13/21 – 04/19/21 What’s At Stake: This week we give credit to the Ugandan armed forces and the media who are working to build better relations. This is a big deal for a country known for clamping down on its media institutions. On Friday, April 16, two soccer games were held…
Uncovering the News — 03/30/21 – 04/05/21
What’s At Stake: The news media applauds Basketball Africa League (BAL) which kicks off its inaugural season on May 16 at Kigali World Arena, news organizations examine the actions of the French military that resulted in civilian deaths in the nation of Mali, and media outlets report clashes and killings in Sudan. Basketball Africa League…
Cameroon Election of Octogenarians to Top Posts Draws Mixed Reactions
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON – There have been mixed reactions in Cameroon to 88-year-old President Paul Biya’s orders that his party-dominated
US Diplomat Calls on South Sudan to Speed Up Peace Process
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations called on South Sudan’s leaders Wednesday to expedite implementation of the 2018 peace
Africa Making Important Inroads on Vaccine Coverage, WHO Says
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND – The World Health Organization says COVID-19 vaccine distribution in African countries is accelerating and hopeful signs
Government Urges Zimbabweans to Accept COVID-19 Vaccine
HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwe’s government is urging citizens to take part in a free, voluntary COVID-19 vaccination program starting “immediately,”