Nation Sep 02 3 deported by U.S. held in African prison despite completing sentences, lawyers say By Gerald Imray, Associated Press
Politics Aug 28 What to know about the Trump administration’s plan to deport migrants to Africa The Trump administration has deported more migrants from the United States as it expands its program to send people to countries they have no ties with. By Gerald Imray, Associated Press
World Aug 28 Nigeria bans exports of raw shea nuts used for cosmetic products The Nigerian government has announced a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts, an essential raw material for making cosmetic products. By Ope Adetayo, Associated Press
World Aug 04 At least 68 African migrants killed after boat capsizes off Yemen, UN says The U.N.'s migration agency reports that at least 68 African migrants have died and 74 others are missing after their boat capsized off Yemen. By Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Jul 18 Trump’s pivot to ‘trade not aid’ leaves African nations wary as they face tariffs and uncertainty President Donald Trump’s new Africa strategy shifts from aid to trade under a “commercial diplomacy” push, urging ambassadors to broker business deals rather than manage aid programs. By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press
Jul 15 Watch 8:55 Projects bringing water to drought-ridden land could end with USAID’s dismantling By William Brangham, Molly Knight Raskin As the Trump administration ends USAID's mission, a project to bring water to drought-ridden lands is now in peril. In partnership with the Pulitzer Center, William Brangham and producer Molly Knight Raskin traveled to a community in central Kenya to… Continue watching
Jul 14 President of Cameroon seeks 8th term at age of 92 By Wilson McMakin, Nalova Akua, Associated Press Cameroon's 92-year-old president, Paul Biya, announces he will seek an eighth term in October's elections. Continue reading
Jul 10 WATCH: Trump praises Liberian President Boakai’s ‘beautiful English’ By Mark N. Mengonfia, Monika Pronczuk, Wilson McMakin, Associated Press There was confusion and anger in Liberia on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump praised the English skills of President Joseph Boakai. English has been the west African nation's official language since the 1800s. But Trump did not stop there. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Trump hosts West African leaders as region hit by U.S. aid cuts By Monika Pronczuk, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts. Continue reading
May 01 African Catholics say it would be nice to see themselves reflected in the next pope By Rodney Muhumuza, Associated Press If the next pope is from sub-Saharan Africa, he would be the first in Catholic Church history. Continue reading