Aug 14 Mpox outbreaks in Africa declared global health emergency by WHO as new form of virus spreads By Maria Cheng, Associated Press The World Health Organization has declared the mpox outbreaks in Congo and elsewhere in Africa a global emergency. Cases are confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries, and a new form of the virus is spreading. Continue reading
Aug 14 What to know about the mpox global health emergency By Maria Cheng, Associated Press The World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the increasing spread of mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders. Continue reading
Jul 15 Lawmakers in Gambia reject bill that would have overturned ban on female genital cutting By Associated Press Lawmakers in the West African nation of Gambia have rejected a bill that would have overturned a ban on female genital cutting. Continue reading
Jun 25 Extremist groups are expanding in Africa, fueling worries about attacks on the U.S. or Western allies By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press U.S. defense and military officials described the threats and their concerns about growing instability in Africa, where a number of coups have put ruling juntas in control, leading to the ouster of American troops and a decline in U.S. intelligence… Continue reading
Jun 18 Watch 7:51 More than a million threatened in Sudan city under siege by paramilitary forces By Nick Schifrin, Zeba Warsi The U.S. said famine has likely descended in Sudan and warned attacks in the capital of the North Darfur region must stop. El Fasher was home to more than 800,000 internally displaced before it came under siege by rebel paramilitaries. Continue watching
Jun 11 Malawi's vice president confirmed dead after crews find wreckage of plane that crashed in bad weather By Gregory Gondwe, Gerald Imray, Associated Press The wreckage of the military plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima was found in a mountainous area in the country's north after a search that lasted more than a day. Continue reading
Jun 06 What to know about Russia's growing influence in Africa By Mark Banchereau, Jessica Donati, Associated Press Russia has emerged as the security partner of choice for a growing number of African governments in the region, displacing traditional allies like France and the United States. Continue reading
Jun 04 Any French military in Ukraine would be a 'legitimate target' for Russian forces, Lavrov says By Louis Okamba, Associated Press Russia's foreign minister says French military instructors in Ukraine would be “a legitimate target” for Russian armed forces. Sergey Lavrov spoke during his latest tour of Africa, where frustration with Western allies has swayed several countries toward Moscow. Continue reading
May 30 Tens of billions of dollars in gold flows illegally out of Africa each year, a new report says By Jessica Donati, Associated Press The report published Thursday found that more than $30 billion worth of gold, or more than 435 metric tons, was smuggled out of the continent in 2022. Continue reading
May 30 U.S. military defends Africa strategy in light of coups and a drift toward Russia By Sam Metz, Associated Press The head of the U.S. military's Africa Command is pushing back against Russia's efforts to broaden its influence in Africa, blaming the country's disinformation efforts for a spate of military coups. Continue reading