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June 6, 2024

UN report says 27% of children under 5 live in severe food poverty, many in Africa

A report by the U.N. children's agency UNICEF says 181 million children younger than 5 live in severe food poverty. That's about 27% of the world’s youngest children.

June 5, 2024

Biden is losing Africa and here’s why that should scare us

President Biden's diplomatic efforts in Africa are disastrous. China has boosted trade with the continent while U.S. trade declines. And in March, the U.S. was kicked out of Niger.

June 3, 2024

Congo hasn't allowed US access to Americans arrested in coup attempt, embassy says

The U.S. Embassy in Congo said Congolese authorities have not shared details or provided access to the Americans arrested under accusations of having a role in a recent failed coup attempt.

May 31, 2024

Ghanaian toddler breaks Guinness World Record for youngest male artist

Ace-Liam Ankrah, a Ghanaian toddler, now holds the Guinness World Record as the world's youngest male artist, which required him to exhibit and sell paintings.

May 31, 2024

AI can help protect wildlife from human dangers, but 'real' value is in data collection

Wildlife protection and nature conservation have seen an increasing focus from artificial intelligence initiatives as more nonprofits turn their attention toward potential uses.

May 30, 2024

Kenyan president Ruto defends cost of private jet for US trip while calling for prudent spending

Kenyan President William Ruto has said it cost $76,000 to hire a private jet for his U.S. state visit last week, instead of the $1.2 million amount reported by media outlets in Kenya.

May 30, 2024

Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says

A new report by Swissaid says billions of dollars worth of gold is smuggled out of Africa every year, and much of it ends up in the United Arab Emirates, as well as Switzerland and Turkey.

May 30, 2024

US sanctions Uganda's parliament speaker, her husband and others over corruption and rights abuses

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Uganda's Parliament Speaker Anita Among, her husband and other officials due to alleged corruption and human rights abuses.

May 30, 2024

EU denies intent to delay South Sudan elections

The European Union delegation in South Sudan has denied claims — including those by President Salva Kiir — that it is seeking to delay the country's elections.

May 29, 2024

Nigeria's new anthem, written by a Briton, sparks criticism after a contentious law is passed

Nigeria has adopted a new national anthem after passing a law that replaced the current one with a version that was dropped nearly 50 years ago, in a move that sparked widespread criticism.