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February 4, 2020

Kenya's former President Daniel arap Moi dies aged 95

Former Kenya President Daniel arap Moi – whose 24 years in power were marred by repression of his critics and economic turmoil – has died Tuesday at the age of 95.

January 30, 2020

Who are the world’s longest ruling leaders?

Some world leaders serve a set term and some rule for decades.  Here is a list of the world leaders who have currently held onto power the longest. The list excludes monarchs. 

January 27, 2020

Africa locust plague worst infestation in decades: ‘Even cows are wondering what is happening’

Hundreds of millions of locusts have swarmed Kenya in the worst infestation to hit the East African nation in 70 years, devouring vital farmland in a region already suffering from extreme hunger.

January 27, 2020

Africa investigating first possible coronavirus case in Ivory Coast student: officials

Officials in at least one African country are monitoring what may be the continent's first case of the novel coronavirus linked to a live animal and seafood market in the Chinese city of Wuhan. Current estimates say that at least 81 people have died of the virus while thousands of others have been sickened worldwide. 

January 23, 2020

Isabel dos Santos, Africa's richest woman: 5 things to know

Isabel dos Santos, Africa's richest woman worth a reported $2 billion, is under increasing scrutiny over a series of murky deals that have affected her businesses and sparked a corruption investigation into her financial dealings in Angola. 

January 22, 2020

African warlord living jailed for lying to US immigration officials asks judge to overturn 30-year sentence

A brutal African warlord – currently serving 30 years for lying to U.S. immigration officials about his past committing murders, raping and enslaving his rivals and even ordering cannibalism to intimidate enemies – asked a federal appeals court in Philadelphia Tuesday to overturn his conviction.

January 20, 2020

Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters marry in South African wedding

Tim Tebow and Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters are officially husband and wife.

January 18, 2020

Angola's Isabel dos Santos hits back at corruption allegations, eyes possible presidential run

As Africa’s wealthiest woman, Isabel dos Santos, battles her homeland in a stunning financial battle over her assets, the former first daughter has hit back with the hint that she might just run for office herself.

January 16, 2020

DOJ charges Mali man with murdering American, supporting 2 terror groups

A Malian man was charged in federal court this week with playing a role in two 2016 terrorist attacks in West Africa that killed an American missionary and 29 other people.

January 16, 2020

Graham, Coons express 'serious concerns' to Esper about potential US troop drawdown in Africa

Senators Lindsey Graham, R.-S.C., and Chris Coons, D.-Del., wrote a letter Wednesday to Defense Secretary Mark Esper warning against possible plans to reduce U.S. troop presence in the African front.