Africa
Africa - Covers major developments across the African continent, including politics, governance, economic growth, security, diplomacy, public policy, humanitarian issues, and social change. Coverage spans regional organizations, cross-border developments, environmental challenges, infrastructure projects, and international relations affecting African nations. Readers can follow important stories from across the continent while gaining context on the issues shaping Africa's role in regional and global affairs. Tags: African Union, Governance, Democracy, Economic Development, Infrastructure Development, International Trade, Human Rights, Regional Security, Public Health, Climate Change, Food Security, Regional Cooperation
Anti-Immigration Protests Sweep South Africa as Some Migrants Leave the Country
JOHANNESBURG, Africa -Thousands of people marched across parts of South Africa on Tuesday in the country's largest anti-immigration...
Rights Groups Sue Ghana Over U.S. Third-Country Deportation Agreement
ACCRA, Ghana — An international coalition of human rights lawyers has filed a lawsuit against Ghana, accusing the...
Congo’s Ban on Public Gatherings Draws Criticism as Ebola Outbreak Intensifies
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing...
Senegal Lawmakers Approve Constitutional Reform That Would Reduce Presidential Powers
DAKAR, Senegal - Senegal's National Assembly has approved a controversial constitutional amendment that would significantly strengthen parliamentary authority...
Ugandan Army Chief Orders Closure of Major Media Outlets, Raising Press Freedom Concerns
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's military chief, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, ordered the closure of several media outlets on Sunday,...
Burkina Faso Ends Diplomatic Relations With France Amid Worsening Rift
Burkina Faso, Africa — Burkina Faso's military government announced Friday that it has ended diplomatic relations with France,...
At Least 15 Killed in Armed Attack on Farming Community in Northwest Nigeria
ABUJA, Nigeria - Gunmen killed at least 15 people during an attack on a farming community in northwestern...
Congo Brings Rwanda Before International Court Over Decades of Conflict in Eastern Region
KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo — The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a new case...
South African Groups Warn HIV Prevention Efforts Face Setbacks as U.S. Funding Ends
JOHANNESBURG — South African civil society organizations are warning that reductions in U.S. support for HIV programs are...
Zimbabwe Senate Backs Constitutional Changes Extending Mnangagwa’s Time in Office
HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s Senate has approved a controversial constitutional amendment package that would postpone the country’s next...
