Crunch, crunch: Africa’s locust outbreak is far from over
For months, a large part of East Africa has been caught in a cycle with no end in sight as millions of locusts became billions, nibbling away the leaves of both crops and the brush that sustains the livestock so…
African, French and Spanish leaders meet to combat extremism
The five African countries, known as the G5, have formed a joint military force that is working with France, which has thousands of troops to battle the extremists in the Sahel, the region south of the Sahara Desert.
Africa up to 371,000 confirmed virus cases
Africa’s confirmed cases of COVID-19 have climbed to a new high of more than 371,000, including includes 9,484 deaths.
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Racial protests mean Africa takes another look at the U.S. — and itself
Protests over the killing of George Floyd have struck a global chord. Across the African continent, they have sparked not only demonstrations, but also a new examination of the roles of race, colonialism and exploitation through the centuries. The reputation…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a new alertness to anti-poaching patrols in Africa, and a new fear.
Many hope that these efforts to develop ventilators, personal protective equipment, sanitizers and quick-result antibody tests will lead to more independent solutions for future health crises.
Africa's coronavirus cases surged 43% in the past week but its countries are dangerously behind in the global race for scarce medical equipment.
Countries are considering how to ease coronavirus restrictions and start taking gradual steps toward reviving businesses and daily life. For developing nations in the Middle East and Africa, there is little room for any miscalculation.
Africa doesn't have as many virus cases as Europe and the U.S., but the trajectory looks alarmingly similar.
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