How Wagner’s Ruthless Image Crumbled in Mali
The Russian mercenary group operated with little pushback in the West African nation — until it launched one of its most ambitious missions.
What are the prospects for peace in Sudan?
The war has killed thousands of people and led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.
Dikembe Mutombo, a Towering N.B.A. Presence, Dies at 58
Coming late to basketball, he nevertheless found stardom, retiring with the second-most blocked shots in league history. He devoted much of his life to humanitarian causes.
Why are many of the largest US companies worried about AI?
Survey finds a fivefold increase in concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) among top 500 companies.
W.H.O. Declares Mpox Outbreak in African Countries a Global Emergency
The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other African countries.
Ceasefire Talks on Sudan’s Civil War Open in Switzerland
The American-backed talks in Switzerland, which started on Wednesday, aim to halt a catastrophic civil war. But only one side has turned up.
Is real change possible in Kenya?
Tens of thousands of protesters call for end to what they say is corruption and mismanagement.
US election 2024: Kamala Harris campaign raises $200m in a week
Harris has quickly coalesced Democratic support after President Joe Biden announced his exit from November 5 election.
Kenyan police crack down as protesters return to streets nationwide
Kenyan police responded with tear gas as youth-led protesters again took to the streets of major cities.
Rwanda Says It Doesn’t Have to Repay UK for Scrapped Migration Plan
Britain gave Rwanda hundreds of millions of pounds, even though no asylum seekers were deported to the Central African nation under the agreement.