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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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