Analysts skeptical about African impact of China’s zero-tariff offer NEW DELHI — Analysts interviewed by VOA expressed skepticism over China’s recent decision to eliminate tariffs for goods from least developed… 11/14/2024 Aimaf
Senegal heads to the polls amid fiscal crisis, threat of unrest DAKAR, Senegal — Senegal will vote in legislative elections on Sunday that will determine whether the new president and government can… 11/14/2024 Aimaf
Vote counting underway in Somaliland after peaceful election washington — Polls have closed across Somaliland after presidential elections, and it appears Wednesday's voting across the breakaway region has gone… 11/14/2024 Aimaf
UNMISS calls for tangible evidence of progress toward democratic elections in South Sudan Juba, South Sudan — The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has called for tangible evidence of progress toward democratic elections the… 11/14/2024 Aimaf
Sierra Leone begins to vaccinate health care workers against Ebola Authorities in Sierra Leone have launched an Ebola vaccination campaign targeting at least 5,000 health workers. Many health workers caught… 11/13/2024 Aimaf
After declaring end to cholera outbreak, Zimbabwe sees new cases Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe has recorded new cases of cholera several months after declaring the end of an outbreak that killed… 11/13/2024 Aimaf
Experts push contract farming to boost Africa food systems, farmers’ income Nairobi — As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing… 11/13/2024 Aimaf
Chadian women complain of underrepresentation in December elections Yaounde, Cameroon — An estimated 8 million voters in Chad go to the polls Dec. 29 in legislative, local and district… 11/13/2024 Aimaf
Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship GUBIO, Nigeria — Unrelenting price rises and a brutal insurgency had already made it hard for Nigerians in northeastern Borno State… 11/13/2024 Aimaf
Amid rising prices, Nigerians seek bargains at thrift stores With prices rising, Nigerians are becoming creative. Thrift shopping is booming, offering affordable options. Gibson Emeka from Abuja looks at… 11/12/2024 Aimaf
How could US-China rivalry in Africa play out under Trump 2.0? Johannesburg — President-elect Donald Trump talked tough on China during his campaign, vowing to impose higher and sweeping tariffs on imports… 11/12/2024 Aimaf
Chad says Boko Haram fighters fleeing to neighboring states Yaoundé, Cameroon — The government of Chad said Tuesday that hundreds of Boko Haram fighters are fleeing the central African state’s… 11/12/2024 Aimaf
Breakaway Somaliland to hold general elections The breakaway region of Somaliland in East Africa is due to hold general elections on November 13th. As the self-declared… 11/12/2024 Aimaf
Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension WASHINGTON — According to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission, more than 1 million registered and eligible voters head to the polls… 11/12/2024 Aimaf
Niger rebels fighting for ousted president’s release hand over weapons Niamey, Niger — Nine members of an armed rebel movement seeking the release of Niger's ousted president surrendered Monday, officials in… 11/11/2024 Aimaf
Human Rights Watch calls for protection force in Sudan as attacks on civilians escalate Nairobi — A prominent human rights group is calling for the deployment of peacekeepers in Sudan, following a recent wave of… 11/11/2024 Aimaf
Mauritius prime minister says party is headed for defeat in Sunday’s vote PORT LOUIS — Mauritius incumbent prime minister Pravind Jugnauth said on Monday that his political alliance was headed for a huge defeat following Sunday's… 11/11/2024 Aimaf
17 Chadian soldiers and 96 rebels killed in a Boko Haram attack, army says N'DJAMENA — Boko Haram insurgents killed 17 Chadian soldiers in a weekend attack on a military post that also left 96… 11/11/2024 Aimaf
15 Chad soldiers killed in operation against Boko Haram, army says N'DJAMENA, CHAD — At least 15 Chadian soldiers were killed and 32 others wounded in clashes between the army and Boko… 11/11/2024 Aimaf
Australian gold company confirms arrest of CEO, 2 executives in Mali Dakar, Senagal — The CEO and two executives of Australian gold mine Resolute in Mali have been arrested while in Bamako… 11/10/2024 Aimaf