November 28, 2023 How renewing a Bush era program for Africa will help us fend off Russia and China, boost national security PEPFAR has helped save 25 million lives, and ensured an additional 5.5 million babies are born without HIV. PEPFAR recipient countries also boast a 20% lower mortality rate.
November 27, 2023 Sierra Leone's leader says most behind the weekend attacks are arrested, but few details are given Attacks in Sierra Leone resulted in the freeing of some inmates at one of the country's major prisons, and prompted fears of an unfolding coup.
November 27, 2023 At least 76 dead, thousands marooned as floods sweep Kenya Government officials in Kenya are urging residents of flood-prone areas to seek higher ground as heavy rains and flash flooding kill dozens across the East African nation.
November 27, 2023 Opposition candidate claims Madagascar election invalid, sues to overturn results Madagascar's main opposition candidate in this year's presidential race, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, has sued over incumbent Andry Rajoelina's controversial victory.
November 27, 2023 German priest freed by al-Qaeda-linked captors in Mali Rev. Hans-Joachim Lohre of Germany has reportedly been released by al-Qaeda affiliates who were holding him hostage in Bamako, Mali, for about a year.
November 26, 2023 Causes and symptoms of malaria and protective measures to take to avoid it Malaria is a disease transmitted through mosquitos that can become fatal. It's vital to take preventative measures when traveling to a place where the disease is common.
November 26, 2023 World, protesters silent on Sudan massacres: 'no mob outside the White House' There's little media interest in the ongoing Sudan conflict, with relief agencies struggling to keep donors interested and the lack of demonstrations against the killing in stark contrast to protests over Gaza.
November 25, 2023 Reports say people have fled West Darfur in recent weeks amid an uptick in ethnically-driven killings by militias. Women at an IDP camp in Chad were seen crying as they mourned family members they say were killed by RSF forces and Arab militias, who have targeted the Masalit ethnic group in Sudan. (Reuters.)
November 24, 2023 Marrakech kicks off film festival in the shadow of war in the Middle East One of the Arab world's most important cultural events, the Marrakech Film Festival, begins, as other similar events in the region have been canceled in the wake of Israel/Hamas war.
November 23, 2023 Madagascar president on course for reelection as supporters claim they were promised money to vote President Andry Rajoelina is headed for reelection in a contest where the opposition is crying foul, and had boycotted the election, in the impoverished African island nation.
