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Eastern Congo hit by rebel attacks; 45 civilians killed
GOMA, Congo (AP) — The death toll from several attacks this week…
East coast African states ail from too much, too little rain
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Surrounded by miles of dried land and what…
Zimbabwe’s tobacco crop grows, despite high fertilizer costs
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe, Africa's largest tobacco producer, opened its tobacco-selling…
With stained pants, Kenyan senator fights menstruation taboo
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The sight of a red bloodstain on Kenyan…
Women enlist in Colombia’s army for first time in 25 years
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Dressed in camouflage, Zulma Stefania Perez reflected on…
Protests against Nigeria’s election results intensify
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Thousands of Nigerian opposition supporters protested Monday against…
Russia gives fertilizer to Malawi, seeks African support
LILONGWE, Malawi (AP) — The Russian government has donated 20,000 tons of…
Recycling lake litter, Ugandan makes innovative tourist boat
LUZIRA, Uganda (AP) — Flowering plants rise as if by magic from…
Leaders from Africa in Jamaica to debunk myth that Africans partnered in slave trade.
The leaders arrived in Kingston this week and over the course of…
Nigeria opposition renews calls to overturn election result
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's opposition renewed calls for the election result…
Nigerian president-elect Bola Tinubu strikes unified tone
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — After a hotly contested election, Bola Tinubu on…
Tensions rise in Nigeria as opposition demands new vote
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's opposition demanded a revote Tuesday for the…
Ugandan lawmaker introduces new anti-LGBTQ legislatio
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — A Ugandan lawmaker on Tuesday introduced draft legislation…
Ugandan, South African leaders urge greater trade in Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has called for stronger trade…
Protestant Council of Rwanda bars abortions in its clinics
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The Protestant Council of Rwanda has directed all…
DynamQ Sound from South Sudan in Africa dominated Sound Fest 2023 held Saturday at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica.
The event was hosted by Bass Odyssey Sound and marked its first…
Kenya seeks divine help to end crippling, ongoing drought
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — With the prospect of a sixth consecutive failed…
Voting continues in Nigeria, a day after polls due to close
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — More people in Nigeria cast ballots Sunday even…
After delays, Nigerians keep watch for key vote’s outcome
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Some frustrated Nigerians cast their ballots with flashlights…
Jill Biden voices kinship with Africans’ fight for democracy
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — U.S. first lady Jill Biden said Friday that…
Africa’s largest film festival offers hope in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Most film festivals can be counted on…
Jill Biden talks safe sex, condoms with Kenya’s young adults
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — It was a Saturday of learning for U.S.…
Could Nigeria’s cash shortage hurt the presidential vote?
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Voters in Nigeria will elect a new leaderSaturday after…
Nigeria prepares for crucial presidential vote Saturday
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Officials rushed to prepare polling stations Friday, on…
Iconic West African leader Sankara reburied in Burkina Faso
OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — The late Burkina Faso revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara…
Somali security forces end al-Shabab siege that killed 10
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Security forces in Somalia have ended a siege…
‘Now or never’: Young Nigerians pin hopes on key election
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Frustrated by high unemployment and worsening violence, many…
Russia denies plans to test new missile off South Africa
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The Russian military denied Wednesday that it was planning to…
Madagascar, Mozambique set for “dangerous” Cyclone Freddy
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — A cyclone which is intensifying as it approaches…
Nigeria’s presidential frontrunners in final push for votes
1 of 6 Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the People's Democratic party,…
