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How the US plans to commit $55 billion to Africa over three years
The United States plans to commit $55 billion to Africa over the next three years, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan told reporters ... World News -
Biden welcomes Africa leaders in bid to undo image of years of US neglect
US President Joe Biden is at pains to fix perceptions in Africa that the US has neglected the continent while China and Russia make inroads.He will ... World News -
US commits $55 billion to Africa over next three years: White House
The White House said Monday ahead of the US-Africa Leaders summit that it was pledging $55 billion in economic, health and security support for Africa ... World News -
US-Africa set to face-off on duty-free trade pact at upcoming Summit
The US’s resolve to claw back lost influence in Africa will be put to the test this week when dozens of the continent’s leaders and officials gather ... Economy -
Water crisis poses greatest risk for Africa’s food, fertilizer company official says
One of Africa’s largest producers of agriculture chemicals says erratic rains and water shortages pose the biggest risk to food security on the ... Economy -
Macron accuses Russia of stoking anti-French propaganda in Africa
President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of feeding anti-French propaganda in Africa to serve “predatory” ambitions in troubled African nations, where ... World News -
Young people rethinking parenthood in future due to climate change: UNICEF
A global poll by the United Nations’ Children’s Fund (UNICEF) revealed that climate change has made young people across the world reconsider their ... Middle East -
France to unveil shift in West Africa anti-extremist fight
French President Emmanuel Macron will announce Wednesday a strategic shift for its military forces deployed in the Sahel region of Western Africa ... World News -
Global survey identifies critical accessibility barriers, tech needs in education
A recent global study has revealed that student expectations following the COVID-19 pandemic do not fully align with what university leaders are ... Features -
Two children die in Mediterranean migrant boat fire
Two children died and at least five women were hurt when fire broke out on a vessel carrying migrants from North Africa towards the Italian island of ... World News -
Yellen says China a ‘barrier’ in African debt relief
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen accused China on Friday of obstructing efforts to provide debt relief to African countries and other developing ... World News -
Ukraine foreign minister Kuleba cuts short Africa tour after attacks on Ukraine
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on Monday he was cutting short a trip to Africa following Russian missiles strikes across his country. ... World News -
IMF urges policy caution for vulnerable Africa
African countries have to walk the tightrope as they contemplate economic reform at a time of worsening hunger and climate change, the IMF said on ... World News -
Wheat ship for drought-hit Africa docks in Djibouti
A UN-chartered ship loaded with thousands of tons of Ukrainian wheat arrived in Djibouti on Tuesday, destined for some of the 22 million people at ... World News -
Tokyo to push for African seat on UN Security Council: PM Kishida
Japan will use its place on the United Nations Security Council to push for an African seat on the top world body, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said ... World News -
Prince Charles guest edits UK’s only Black British newspaper
Britain’s Prince Charles has guest edited an edition of the country’s only Black newspaper to mark its 40th anniversary, honoring the contributions of ... Life -
Japan pledges $30 bln in African aid at summit in Tunis
Japan pledged $30 billion in aid for development in Africa on Saturday, saying it wants to work more closely with the continent, with the rules-based ... World News -
New Ebola case in turbulent east DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed a new case of Ebola in its violence-wracked east, the country’s health ministry said, just weeks after ... Africa -
China to waive 23 rate-free loans to 17 African countries, offer $10 bln in IMF funds
China, the largest government creditor to emerging economies, said it will forgive 23 interest-free loans to 17 African countries and redirect $10 ... Economy -
First wartime UN food aid for Africa reaches Bosphorus
The first wartime shipment of UN food aid for Africa reached the Bosphorus Strait on Wednesday under a deal backed by Russia restoring Ukrainian grain ... World News -
Nigeria appoints Africa’s richest man to reduce malaria infection
Nigeria has appointed Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, to lead a committee commissioned with eliminating malaria in the West African nation as the ... World News -
Putin boasts of Russian arms prowess, says ready to share it with allies
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday that Moscow valued its ties with countries in Latin American, Asia, and Africa and was ready to offer ... World News -
UN-chartered ship in Ukraine readying for journey to Africa after loading wheat
The United Nations-chartered ship MV Brave Commander will depart Ukraine for Africa in coming days after it finishes loading more than 23,0000 tons of ... World News -
US unveils new Africa strategy, says will engage leaders and rethink military role
The White House on Monday unveiled broad new policy goals for sub-Saharan Africa, with administration officials seeking to tie the region’s democratic ... World News -
Blinken kicks off Africa tour to counter Russia’s growing influence
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken landed in South Africa on Sunday to kick off a three-nation visit aimed at countering Russian influence on the ... World News -
Africa seeks far more as priceless artifacts are repatriated home
Apollo John Rwamparo speaks forlornly of the eight-legged stool, a symbol of authority for his ancient kingdom in Uganda, now glimpsed through a glass ... Art and culture -
France’s Macron tries to push back against Russia’s influence in Africa
French President Emmanuel Macron is ready to step up support to African countries facing food and security concerns in a bid to stem Russia’s growing ... World News -
Russia's Lavrov courts Africa in quest for more non-Western friends
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visited Congo Republic on Monday, the second leg of an African tour aimed at strengthening Moscow's ties with a ... World News -
Russia’s Lavrov to visit Africa as Moscow seeks non-Western ties
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will begin an African tour in Egypt on Sunday, seeking to draw on demand for non-Western alliances as Moscow ... World News -
Global brands race to claim stake in Africa’s music and talent
Global media and music brands are racing to claim a stake in Africa’s music market as internet and smartphone penetration popularize artists and ... Financial Markets