December 1, 2023 Ugandan woman, 70, welcomes twins after receiving IVF fertility treatment A 70-year-old woman in Uganda has given birth to twins after undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment. Breakthroughs in IVF research are seeing improved success rates.
November 30, 2023 WATCH: Karine Jean-Pierre storms out of White House press briefing when pressed by African reporter White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stormed out of a press briefing after Today News Africa reporter Simon Ateba demanded to know why he wasn't allowed to ask a question.
November 29, 2023 Nigerian president unveils $34.8B spending plan focusing on security, stability Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday unveiled his 2024 spending plan, which he claims will sustain the country's “robust foundation for sustainable economic development."
November 29, 2023 North Korea closes additional embassies amid suspected financial issues North Korea is continuing to close diplomatic missions to countries around the world amid what South Korean experts suspect is a financial crunch on its foreign ministry.
November 28, 2023 Sierra Leone arrests 13 military officers after alleged coup attempt Sierra Leone's government has arrested 13 of its own military officials, reportedly under suspicion that they attempted to stage a failed coup.
November 28, 2023 Hundreds of Islamist rebels dead after attempting to seize Burkina Faso border town Hundreds of Islamist rebels have been reported dead by state media in Burkina Faso after attempting to seize control of a vulnerable town near the Malian border.
November 28, 2023 How renewing a Bush era program for Africa will help us fend off Russia and China, boost national security PEPFAR has helped save 25 million lives, and ensured an additional 5.5 million babies are born without HIV. PEPFAR recipient countries also boast a 20% lower mortality rate.
November 27, 2023 Sierra Leone's leader says most behind the weekend attacks are arrested, but few details are given Attacks in Sierra Leone resulted in the freeing of some inmates at one of the country's major prisons, and prompted fears of an unfolding coup.
November 27, 2023 At least 76 dead, thousands marooned as floods sweep Kenya Government officials in Kenya are urging residents of flood-prone areas to seek higher ground as heavy rains and flash flooding kill dozens across the East African nation.
November 27, 2023 Opposition candidate claims Madagascar election invalid, sues to overturn results Madagascar's main opposition candidate in this year's presidential race, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, has sued over incumbent Andry Rajoelina's controversial victory.