Apr 11 Climate change worsens cyclones that reach Africa, study says By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Multiple tropical storms that pummeled Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique earlier this year were analyzed by the World Weather Attribution group, who determined that the storms were made worse by the increase in global temperatures. Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: U.S. commanders say Afghanistan, Somalia withdraws are making it difficult to counter terror groups By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press The complete U.S. military withdrawals from Afghanistan and Somalia last year have made it more difficult for the United States to counter terror groups that aspire to attack America and its allies, senior commanders told Congress on Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 03 In Africa at-home COVID tests are scarce and expensive, help may not come until next year By Maria Cheng, Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Unlike rich countries, African nations have very limited access to COVID-19 tests, especially at-home tests. Continue reading
Dec 27 U.S. Catholic clergy shortage eased by recruits from Africa By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Associated Press The U.S. Roman Catholic church faces a clergy shortage. The number of priests has declined by 60 percent over the last 50 years. Continue reading
Dec 23 In Africa, rescuing the languages that Western tech ignores By Matt O'Brien, CHINEDU ASADU, Associated Press Computers have become amazingly precise at translating spoken words to text messages and scouring huge troves of data for answers to complex questions – as long as you speak English or another of the world's dominant languages. Continue reading
Nov 26 New ‘omicron’ variant prompts global travel restrictions By Raf Casert, Associated Press The discovery of a new coronavirus variant sent a chill through much of the world as nations raced to halt air travel, markets fell sharply and scientists held emergency meetings. But the risks of the variant remained largely unknown. Continue reading
Nov 23 U.N. report: West Africa has highest numbers of child soldiers By Sam Mednick, Associated Press Trapped in conflicts, the children of West and Central Africa are the most recruited by armed groups in the world and also have the highest number of victims of sexual violence, says a report released Tuesday by the United Nations… Continue reading
Nov 22 In Africa, Blinken sees limits of US influence abroad By Matthew Lee, Associated Press U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken saw first-hand the limits of America's influence abroad as he traveled across Africa. Continue reading
Nov 17 Blinken seeks to cool regional crises with stop in Kenya By Matthew Lee, Associated Press In a lengthy, private meeting with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta and other top officials, Blinken hailed Kenya’s role in seeking to ease the conflict in Ethiopia and as an example of a vibrant, inclusive democracy. Continue reading
Nov 16 Blinken travels to Africa to boost U.S. response to region By Matthew Lee, Associated Press The Biden administration's competition with China for influence hasn't gotten off to a great start in Africa. In August, the top U.S. diplomat planned a visit, only to postpone it because of the turmoil in Afghanistan that preoccupied Washington. Continue reading