World May 03 Former Malian minister and junta critic abducted from home by armed men, family tells AP By Associated Press
World Apr 26 Malian defense minister killed in attack as jihadi and rebel forces seized towns and military bases Mali's defense minister was killed in a sweeping attack by jihadis and rebels who seized several towns and military bases, authorities said Sunday. By Wilson McMakin, Associated Press
World Apr 25 Islamic militants and separatists attack several locations in Mali's capital and other cities Islamic militants and separatists said they attacked several locations in Mali's capital, Bamako, and other cities on Saturday in one of the largest coordinated attacks in the West African country in recent years. By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press
World Apr 23 Watch 8:42 'America First' aid policy reshapes how U.S. delivers global health assistance Since the dismantling of USAID, the Trump administration has been revamping aid policies, focusing on smaller deals with recipient governments. Countries receiving American aid will be required to finance part, and eventually, the entire program. Fred de Sam Lazaro reports… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster
World Apr 22 Watch 6:38 Uganda sees spike in disease-related deaths after elimination of USAID In 2025, the Trump administration dissolved the $40 billion U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID. Days later, an exemption for "life-saving humanitarian assistance" was issued. But what that included was not specified and aid for health programs has been… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster
Apr 21 Pope Leo criticizes colonization of minerals, 'lust for power' in Equatorial Guinea By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV has denounced the “colonization” of minerals and the “lust for power” in Equatorial Guinea. Continue reading
Apr 17 Pope urges young people to resist temptation of corruption in big Mass in Cameroon By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press In his homily, delivered in French and English, Leo cited the Biblical story of Jesus’ multiplication of loaves in urging young people to “multiply your talents through the faith, perseverance, and friendship.”… Continue reading
Apr 15 Pope doubles down on message of peace and unity as Trump's criticism continues By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down as President Donald Trump’s criticism showed no sign of letting up, insisting that the message "the world needs to hear today” is one of peace and dialogue. Continue reading
Apr 13 Pope calls for peace in first-ever Algeria visit amid growing attacks from Trump By Nicole Winfield, Aomar Ouali, Paolo Santalucia, Associated Press Pope Leo XIV arrived in Algeria on Monday on a first-ever papal visit, calling for peace and the end of “neocolonial tendencies” in world affairs, while facing an extraordinary broadside by President Donald Trump over his criticism of the U.S.-Israeli… Continue reading
Dec 29 Young Africans turn to farming as urban life becomes too expensive By Mark Banchereau, Associated Press Farming has long been seen as low-status work across much of Africa, pushing young people to cities in search of office jobs. But the high cost of living and lack of job opportunities are pushing some youth to give agriculture… Continue reading