Zambia’s New Free Education Law Could Shape the Future of Millions
For years, thousands of Zambian children faced a choice that was never really a choice at all: go to school or stay home because their families could not afford... Read more.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan Begins Historic Visit to Russia After More Than 50 Years
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has embarked on a landmark visit to Russia, becoming the first Tanzanian leader in more than five decades to undertake an official... Read more.
Idris Elba Officially Knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle
When Idris Elba received a knighthood from King Charles III, the ceremony marked a personal milestone in a career that has spanned television, film, music, and activism.... Read more.
U.S. Tightens Visa Access to 20 Regional Hubs in Africa
A major overhaul of how the United States processes visas in Africa is set to reshape travel, study, and migration pathways for millions across the continent —... Read more.
U.S. Has Pledged Over $212 million to fight Ebola
The United States has pledged more than $212 million to help contain a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, as health officials race to stop a rare... Read more.
Kenya Is Being Paid $13.5 Million to Be America’s Ebola Buffer — And Kenyans Are Furious
A controversial health agreement between Kenya and the United States has triggered a fierce political and legal backlash, after reports emerged that Nairobi could... Read more.
Tanzania’s $112 Million Stadium That Could Redefine East African Football Forever
At the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro, in the rapidly expanding Olomoti area of Arusha, Tanzania is constructing what may become the defining symbol of East Africa’s... Read more.
US Plans Major Shift in Ebola Response With Proposed Kenya Treatment Facility
The United States is preparing for a major strategic shift in how it responds to Ebola outbreaks in Africa, with plans underway for a dedicated quarantine and treatment... Read more.
Senegal President Faye Dismisses Prime Minister Sonko in Dramatic Power Split
In a political rupture that has stunned observers across West Africa, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, dissolving the government... Read more.
DRC Halts Gold and Coltan Mining in South Kivu Amid Crackdown on Conflict Minerals
The DRC has imposed a three-month suspension on gold and coltan mining operations in parts of the eastern province of South Kivu, as authorities intensify efforts... Read more.