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May 03, 2024
World Press Freedom Day: news, misinformation and the environmental crisis

This year, World Press Freedom Day centers around the importance of journalism in raising awareness of the global environmental crisis and its consequences, while removing barriers to comprehensive reporting and countering misinformation that slows progress.
March 19, 2024
Niger, US Relations Uncertain After Junta Orders Troop Departure

WASHINGTON — U.S. officials say they are still engaging in dialogue with Niger’s junta days after the West African country ordered U.S. troops out of the country following a visit by a high-level delegation that traveled to Niamey last week.
March 01, 2024
Chad Prime Minister Says Transitional ‘Turbulence’ Is Normal Amid Unrest

WASHINGTON — The recent unrest in Chad is to be expected, Chadian Prime Minister Succès Masra said in an interview with VOA Thursday, after several people — including a top opposition leader — were killed this week following the announcement by military rulers that long-awaited elections would take place in May and June.
November 11, 2023
Why Did the US Expel Four Nations From Its Africa Trade Program?

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden recently stirred up debate with the announcement that he would cut four nations from AGOA, the flagship United States trade program with Africa, over rights violations, political repression and failure to establish the rule of law.
August 26, 2023
Tunisia: Trouble on Land, Sea for Black African Migrants

WASHINGTON — Tunisia has faced increasing scrutiny over the treatment of Black African migrants following reports of expulsions, attacks, deaths and controversial comments by President Kais Saied, as Europe-bound migrants continue perilous Mediterranean crossings through the North African country.
June 20, 2023
World Refugee Day: What Happens When Aid Is Scarce?

WASHINGTON — As World Refugee Day is recognized Tuesday, global humanitarian agencies are making urgent calls for increased aid and warning of the dire consequences of underfunding.
April 28, 2023
African Youth Leaders Promote HIV, Sexual Health at Summit

WASHINGTON — Over 100 young leaders from 14 countries in eastern and southern Africa are gathering for a three- and a half-day summit in Johannesburg which aims to promote youth-led responses to HIV and sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR) issues prevalent in their regions.
November 10, 2022
How Are Changes at Twitter Impacting Africa?

Since Elon Musk closed his $44 billion deal to purchase Twitter last month, concerns have been rising about the implications for Africa amid disruptive changes that include mass terminations and plans for a monthly verification fee that could make reliable information harder to find.
June 01, 2022
Angola to Host DRC, Rwanda Summit as Tensions Swell

Tensions have been rising between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda with the two neighbors trading allegations that other is supporting rebel groups in the volatile eastern DRC.
May 21, 2022
BAL Is Back: Who Will Claim Top Spot?

The playoffs for the Basketball Africa League's second season begin with the continent's top net shooters fighting for victory.

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