South Africa Raises Alarm Over New Coronavirus Variant
The emergence of a rapidly-spreading new mutated strain of the coronavirus in South Africa has prompted the country’s government to take steps to contain...
Moroccan Boy Trapped in Well for Four Days Dies
Tragically, a young Moroccan boy has died after being trapped in a 40-meter-deep well for four days. The story has sparked widespread sorrow across...
China Seeks Role of Peace Mediator in Africa
China has always been considered a diplomatic powerhouse on the international stage with a history of being able to influence and mediate difficult transnational...
U.S. Military Urges Biden to Place Commandos in Somalia
The U.S. military recently urged the Biden administration to consider placing U.S. commandos in Somalia as part of a larger effort to prevent terrorism...
China Fumes Over Somaliland’s Warm Ties With Taiwan
The small African state of Somaliland has sparked tensions with its neighbor to the east, giant China, over its growing relationship with Taiwan, in...
Kenyan Election Result Is Upheld by Supreme Court
Supreme Court Upholds Kenyan Election ResultIn an historic decision, the Supreme Court of Kenya has upheld the results of the recent presidential election in...
Russia’s Influence Campaign in Africa Targets a U.S. Ally
Russia is a powerful global player, and has been for several years. Its ability to project power beyond its own borders by leveraging economic,...
Uganda Declares End of Deadly Ebola Outbreak
Uganda is one of the few African countries that had it’s share of Ebola virus outbreak. The virus first appeared in the country in...
Pope Pursues Quest for Peace in Congo, South Sudan
The Catholic Church and its leader, Pope Francis, have long been involved in international peacebuilding efforts. In recent weeks, the Pope has turned his...
Uganda Passes Sweeping New Antigay Legislation
The African country of Uganda recently passed sweeping new legislation criminalizing certain homosexual acts, raising the ire of LGBT rights groups across the globe...
















