Africa
Tunisia Needs Another Revolution
As a young Tunisian woman raised with the principles of the Jasmine Revolution, I'm not willing to give up the gains of the last 10 years.
Give Africa Unilateral Access to IMF's Special Drawing Rights
Following the outbreak of COVID-19, experts advocated the issuance of additional special drawing rights, the International Monetary Fund's composite currency unit.
We Must Stop Famine Before it Starts
Conflict and the climate crisis form a vicious circle that serves as a flywheel for hunger.
Don't Send Jeff Flake as Envoy to South Africa
Jeff Flake would probably a good non-partisan ambassador for the United States wherever he may go—but not in South Africa.
Tanzania's COVID Response Echoes South Africa's AIDS Denial
Tanzania President John Magufuli's bizarre denial of COVID-19 echoes the disastrous mistakes of Thabo Mbeki, South Africa's former president, who famously denied the existence of HIV and AIDS.
Hippo Bites, Tramples Elderly Man to Death as He Herds Cattle
The victim, identified as 81-year-old Langson Svondero, was with his grandson when he was attacked by a charging hippopotamus, authorities said.
Woman Says Airline Gave Her Fake COVID Results to Allow Her to Fly
The airline rejected the passenger's own test results before giving her new results without performing a test.
China to Visit Africa First for 30th Year in Row, Signaling Priorities
"Playing a central role in the implementation of China's foreign policy objectives, China has witnessed remarkable growth in its trade and investment in many African countries since the turn of the century," Black China Caucus co-founder Mark Akpaninyie told Newsweek.
Morocco and Israel: Why Now?
It's better to band together for mutual economic, political and security interests.
Trump Pulls Most US Troops from Somalia, But 'Not Withdrawing' from Africa
"The President of the United States has ordered the Department of Defense and the United States Africa Command to reposition the majority of personnel and assets out of Somalia by early 2021," the Pentagon said in a statement.
Stunning Video Shows Giraffe Being Rescued From Island Surrounded by Crocs
A group of eight giraffes in Kenya were cut off from their normal range by rising floodwaters.
How the Biden Administration can Respond to China's Influence in Africa
In the long term, Washington would be better served by addressing African priorities than by trying to counter China at every turn.
COVID Cases Are Still Rising in These 80 Countries
Fifty countries, including the U.S., were reported to still be "near the peak of their infection curve," according to data compiled by Reuters.
Many Countries at Risk of Defaulting on Debt to China
China is Africa's biggest lender, but with economies facing turmoil during the pandemic, many countries have appealed for debt relief.
Protest Erupts at Nigerian Ambassador's House in Maryland Over Killing of Protesters in Lagos
A group of protesters gathered in front of the home of the Nigerian Ambassador to the U.S. on Tuesday after reports of the killing of anti-police brutality demonstrators in Lagos.
This Giant Tortoise Weighs Over 1000 Pounds and Might Be 250 Years Old
Tommy the half-ton reptile was meant to be fresh meat for sailors but outlived them all by centuries.
Countries Banning U.S. Tourists—Americans Not Allowed in These Nations
Over 14.7 million people across the globe have been infected since the novel coronavirus was first reported in Wuhan, China.
Artists Across Africa Revive the Art of the Mask
Masks can be symbols of beauty and awe, rather than fear and crisis. Now new voices are emerging across Africa to revive masks as a creative art form in novel ways.
France Is Trying to Make Good on Macron's Plan to Return African Artifacts
France's government has introduced a new draft law that calls for the return of various items taken from African nations during the colonial period.
Hundreds of Elephants Have Suddenly Died and No One Knows Why
"It is a conservation disaster—but it also has the potential to be a public health crisis," said conservationist Niall McCann.
How and When to Watch the 'Ring of Fire' Solar Eclipse Live Online
Annular solar eclipses occur when a new moon passes in front of the sun, covering almost the entirety of the star's face apart from the very edges, leaving a characteristic "ring of fire."
Huge Dust Cloud from Sahara May Bring Incredible Sunsets to Parts of U.S.
Dust from Africa is expected to reach the southeastern states next week.
One of Africa's Tectonic Plates Is Rotating in a Different Direction
Researchers have found the counterclockwise movement is down to the lithosphere, rather than a mantle plume rising from the deep.
America Needs a Leader Who Will Confront China's Loan Sharking in Africa
Joe Biden is not the man to take on China and its ruthless Communist Party rulers.
Post-Coronavirus, Africa's Manufacturing Moment
The African continent has a unique opportunity to respond to coronavirus.
COVID-19 is a Chance for Africa to Have Its Own Marshall Plan
Africa does not need more foreign aid. Aid does not build strong societies. Africa needs a strong foundation to allow African societies to bring forward their own creativity and enterprise—like Europe was invited to do after World War Two.
No Country Can Defeat a Pandemic Alone. America Needs the WHO
Africa and the world contained Ebola. But without similar international support Africa will lose the fight against coronavirus, pandemic and COVID-19 will remain a global threat. We will all be losers.
What is a Mbira? Google Doodle Celebrates Musical Instrument From Zimbabwe
The interactive Doodle follows the story of a girl discovering the mbira and teaches users how to play the instrument virtually.
McDonald's Apologizes for Sign Banning Black People at Location in China
The laminated sign read, "Notice: We've been informed that from now on black people are not allowed to enter the restaurant. For the sake of your health consciously notify the local police for medical isolation."
China Would Consider Debt Relief for Africa Over Coronavirus
African nations owe China, its banks and corporations some $143 billion, but are facing a recession due to the pandemic.