Sudan Seeks to Strengthen Diplomatic Ties with Iran
Sudan’s foreign minister met Monday with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran to strengthen diplomatic ties between the two countries. Ali…
Category: Africa
Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak Contained as Last Patients Discharged
Uganda discharged its last eight Ebola patients on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward containing an outbreak declared last month,…
Nsanzabaganwa Concludes Term as AU Commission Deputy Chief
Monique Nsanzabaganwa, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), completed her four-year mandate on Feb. 17 and received a…
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Wins African Union Commission Chair Race
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Youssouf has been elected as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission, defeating former Kenyan…
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Released on Bail After Money Laundering Arrest
Former Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth was released on bail after his arrest Sunday on money laundering charges, officials said.…
South Africa’s HIV patients fear losing treatment due to U.S. aid freeze
At a rural village in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, 19-year-old Nozuko Majola worries whether she can afford the one-hour ride…
WHO Allocates Additional $2 Million for Uganda’s Ebola Response
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released an additional $2 million to support Uganda’s efforts in combating the ongoing Ebola…
Shell Faces Trial Over Alleged Oil Pollution in Nigeria
Shell appeared in court Tuesday over allegations that oil pollution from its operations in Nigeria has deprived thousands of residents…
African Union Leaders Push for Reparations at Addis Ababa Summit
African Union leaders gathered in Addis Ababa are renewing calls for reparations for slavery and colonialism, despite resistance from former…
AI Tool Developed to Predict, Prevent Food Insecurity in Kenya
Researchers from the University of California, with support from Microsoft, are developing an artificial intelligence tool aimed at helping communities…