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Children of Sudan show ‘a strength that deserves recognition’

Despite the staggering challenges, he found hope and resilience in their stories. The nearly 19 months of relentless conflict in Sudan has devastated millions, with children bearing the brunt of the crisis. Over five million children have been forcibly displaced,…

Analysts troubled by trend of internet, social media shutdowns in Africa

WASHINGTON —  Amid widespread protests in Kenya this summer over a controversial finance bill, the country’s Communications Authority announced it did not intend to shut down internet access. The next day, however, Kenya experienced a countrywide loss in internet connectivity….

Regional analysts suggest caution as Nigeria signs new deals with France

ABUJA, NIGERIA —  Political analysts in Nigeria say the country needs to be careful after signing a series of agreements with France during President Bola Tinubu’s three-day visit to the European country last week. Tinubu’s three-day visit to France was…

US Embassy in Kenya unveils new tech hub for innovators

In Kenya, tech entrepreneurs who had trouble accessing resources as simple as an internet connection are getting an assist from American libraries. The U.S. Embassy in Kenya is now operating six tech hubs, the newest of which opened in Nairobi…

Sudan: UN deplores deadly shelling on Zamzam camp

On Tuesday, UN Resident Coordinator in Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, expressed her grave concern over humanitarian aid organizations reports that Zamzam camp came under fire and intense shelling during the evening of 1 December and again on 2 December. “Civilians and civilian infrastructure…

Nigeria’s renewed crackdown on oil theft shows impact

ABUJA, NIGERIA —  Nigerian security operatives recently recovered 1.2 million liters of stolen oil, destroyed scores of illegal refineries and arrested suspected thieves in the latest effort to address crude oil theft in Africa’s top oil producer. While many praise…

Biden to spotlight Angola’s Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa

WASHINGTON —  When U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola on Wednesday, he will put into focus his legacy infrastructure project aimed at securing crucial supply chains on the African continent. Called the Lobito Corridor, the project is the centerpiece of…

Interpol clamps down on cybercrime, arrests 1,006 suspects in Africa

DAKAR, SENEGAL —  Interpol arrested 1,006 suspects in Africa during a massive two-month operation, clamping down on cybercrime that left tens of thousands of victims, including some who were trafficked, and produced millions in financial damages, the global police organization…

What to know about plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude

BUSAN, SOUTH KOREA —  The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to address the global plastic pollution crisis. Their meeting is scheduled to conclude Sunday or early Monday in Busan, South Korea, where many environmental organizations…

Some Zimbabwean farmers turn to maggots to survive drought and thrive

NYANGAMBE, ZIMBABWE —  At first, the suggestion to try farming maggots spooked Mari Choumumba and other farmers in Nyangambe, a region in southeastern Zimbabwe where drought wiped out the staple crop of corn. After multiple cholera outbreaks in the southern…