Mideast-North Africa region sees surge in global investment despite conflicts For the first time in years, the Middle East and North African region is seeing a surge in interest from… 11/01/2024 Aimaf
WHO says more than 50,000 vaccinated against mpox in DR Congo, Rwanda geneva — More than 50,000 people have so far been vaccinated against mpox in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda,… 11/01/2024 Aimaf
Ethiopian students find success despite years of hardship First, it was the COVID-19 pandemic that halted education in the Tigray region, and then, a deadly war, claiming many… 11/01/2024 Aimaf
Kenya’s new deputy president sworn in Nairobi — Kithure Kindiki was sworn in as Kenya’s deputy president Friday, less than 24 hours after a court lifted orders… 11/01/2024 Aimaf
Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power GABORONE, Botswana — Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election Friday, in a seismic moment of change for… 11/01/2024 Aimaf
Mystery surrounds detention of Wagner Group operative in Chad A shadowy Russian political operator with close ties to the notorious Wagner Group and its late founder Yevgeny Prigozhin is… 11/01/2024 Aimaf
Nigerian cybercrime: Inside a ‘hustle kingdom’ West Africa, particularly Ghana and Nigeria, has seen a rise in so-called “hustle kingdoms” — informal academies where young people… 11/01/2024 Aimaf
Residents in Ethiopia’s Oromia region report network disruptions as government forces fight rebels ADAMA, ETHIOPIA — Residents in Ethiopia’s Oromia region say access to phone communication and internet service has been disrupted for months… 10/31/2024 Aimaf
Kenyan court lifts orders blocking swearing-in of deputy president nominee Nairobi, Kenya — A Kenyan court has lifted orders blocking the swearing-in of Deputy President nominee Kithuri Kindiki — dealing a… 10/31/2024 Aimaf
Moroccan authorities detain human rights activist who accused government of ‘blackmailing’ France RABAT, Morocco — A Moroccan economist known for his work defending human rights was detained after criticizing the government in remarks… 10/31/2024 Aimaf
Uganda struggles to feed 1.7 million refugees as international support dwindles RWAMWANJA, Uganda — For months, Agnes Bulaba, a Congolese refugee in Uganda, has had to get by without the food rations… 10/31/2024 Aimaf
Botswana counts votes as ruling party seeks to extend its 6-decade rule Gaborone, Botswana — The arid and sparsely populated African nation of Botswana counted votes Thursday from elections expected to return President… 10/31/2024 Aimaf
Somalia’s leaders agree on framework for universal suffrage WASHINGTON — Political leaders in Somalia agreed Wednesday on a framework for the country’s first national one-person, one-vote elections, a government… 10/30/2024 Aimaf
Chinese steel plant: Zimbabwe’s economic boon or environmental nightmare? harare, zimbabwe — Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa’s largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even… 10/30/2024 Aimaf
Botswana’s president defends electoral body as nation votes GABORONE, BOTSWANA — Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi is defending the country’s electoral body amid criticism of its preparedness as voting began… 10/30/2024 Aimaf
Senegal’s president fights for mandate in parliamentary race Dakar — With fireworks displays, packed rallies, and town-to-town caravans, Senegalese political parties are wooing voters in a parliamentary race that… 10/30/2024 Aimaf
Botswana votes with ruling party seeking to extend six decades of power Gaborone, Botswana — Southern Africa's diamond-rich nation of Botswana voted in general elections Wednesday with the ruling party seeking to extend… 10/30/2024 Aimaf
Community soup kitchens feed Sudan’s starving as aid access bloc In war-stricken Omdurman, Sudan's most populous city, community-funded soup kitchens are feeding those in need with little help from the… 10/30/2024 Aimaf
Somalia expels Ethiopian diplomat Somalia has declared an Ethiopian diplomat working in Mogadishu a persona non grata. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Somalia's… 10/29/2024 Aimaf
Companies find solutions to power EVs in energy-challenged Africa NAIROBI, KENYA — Some companies are coming up with creative ways of making electric vehicles a more realistic option in power-challenged… 10/29/2024 Aimaf