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,”
Cameroon Says Radio Contributes to Solving Crises, COVID-19
YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — World Radio Day (February 13) was observed in crisis-prone Cameroon, with journalists and other media practitioners calling
Biden Promises US Reengagement with the World
President Joe Biden promised Thursday that the United States would sharply increase its engagement around the world during his White
COVID Fatigue Risks Sparking Surge of Infections in Africa
GENEVA — The World Health Organization warns COVID-19 fatigue in Africa has the potential to drive and produce subsequent new
Hundreds Arrested After 3rd Night of Rioting Across Parts of Tunisia
CAIRO — Riots and looting were reported late Monday in a number of Tunisian towns and cities, leading to the
Uganda Restores Internet, Keeps Opposition Leader in House Detention
KAMPALA — Uganda’s government restored some internet access Monday after a five-day blackout during last week’s election that saw President
WHO: Poor Countries Missing Out on Life Saving COVID-19 Vaccines
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND — The director general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, warns the inequitable distribution of COVID-19