Africa

Africa 02/13/21, 13:18

The well-known multinational chocolate companies Mars, Nestlé, and Hershey, among others, were sued in the United States by eight young people who as children were exploited as slaves on African cocoa plantations. These young men represent the thousands of children who are recruited each year by trickery and deception, and then ...

U.S. 06/25/20, 14:18

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday, June 24, criticized the Chinese Communist Party's economic policies to help African nations amid the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus pandemic, saying they create unsustainable debt patterns. "It’s no secret the PRC [People's Republic of China] is by far the largest bilateral creditor ...

Africa 04/29/20, 12:05

Christian minorities in Africa are being especially affected amid the crisis caused by the CCP Virus (Chinese Communist Party Virus), also known as the novel coronavirus. Open Doors, a charity that advocates for religious freedom, has been documenting the situation that families in much of Nigeria are experiencing. It claims that ...

Africa 03/18/20, 17:48

The impact of the CCP Virus (Chinese Communist Party) would be like a "time bomb" for the low-income population in  Africa, calculated scientist Bruce Bassett of the University of Cape Town, South Africa. In Bassett's opinion, the CCP Virus will soon begin to decimate the continent's poorest population, generating an unprecedented ...

Africa 02/18/20, 05:30

Twenty-four people were murdered at a Christian church in Burkina Faso, in West Africa on Sunday, Feb. 16, and it's said that armed terrorists were the perpetrators. The victims included the pastor of the church. Approximately a dozen more were injured and an undisclosed number of people were kidnapped. A group of ...

Africa 01/27/20, 19:02

While the world could face a new global pandemic with an epicenter in China, insect swarms of apocalyptic proportions threaten to devastate East Africa, according to a United Nations statement cited by The Associated Press. Coming from Ethiopia and Somalia, Kenya is experiencing the worst desert locust outbreak in 70 years, ...

Africa 05/23/19, 05:16

Veterinarian Dr. Karin Lourens has become known as Africa’s “pangolin doctor” for leading medical efforts to help the scaly anteaters rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. Case in point, she’s tr

Africa 05/20/19, 14:34

During the next 15 years, the United Nations predicts the world's 10 fastest-growing cities will be in Africa

Africa 05/03/19, 03:02

Europe, China, US look to increase economic, diplomatic engagement

News 04/22/19, 02:46

WHO sees a huge increase in measles cases, The NIH blames it on a decline in the number of people being vaccinated

Africa 04/19/19, 07:00

'The Burial of Kojo,' by Ghana-born rapper and director Sam “Blitz” Bazawule, bends traditional story-telling and magical realism

Politics 04/17/19, 20:49

Her four-day trip was aimed at increasing economic opportunities for women in the West African region

Africa 04/17/19, 07:44

Her four-day trip aimed at increasing economic opportunities for women in the West African region

Politics 04/16/19, 05:46

President Donald Trump's daughter leaves Ethiopia after announcing new initiative to invest in businesses owned and operated by women on African continent

Politics 04/15/19, 12:33

Ivanka Trump is putting the spotlight on laws and conditions that deter African women. The president's daughter and senior adviser is in Africa to promote a White House global women's project. She spoke out during a policy discussion with Ethiopia's president about road blocks women face, after signing a joint statement ...

Politics 04/14/19, 05:47

Daughter of US president, who is also an advisor to her father, will meet with female workers in coffee industry, and tour a female-run textile facility

Africa 04/13/19, 08:46

For decades, the oil-rich North African nation failed to reform and diversify; now it’s facing the fallout

Africa 04/12/19, 09:20

Nigerian authorities are offering free family planning methods and advice in an effort to slow population growth

Africa 04/02/19, 20:30

Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe could face serious food insecurity this year and more health issues in aftermath of Cyclone Idai

Africa 03/22/19, 15:35

Gravity of damage surprises humanitarian groups as floodwaters recede