|Published 1:22 PM ET, Saturday March 15, 2025| On March 11, 2025, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in collaboration with the African Union Commission and AUDA-NEPAD, officially launched the African Epidemic Fund. This initiative aims to bolster health security across the continent by providing a ...

|Published 10:35 AM ET, Wednesday March 12, 2025| The operational phase of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was officially launched on July 7, 2019, during the 12th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) in Niamey, Niger. This marked a significant milestone in Africa’s economic integration efforts. Key ...

|Published 11:11 AM ET, Monday March 10, 2025| Malaria remains one of the deadliest diseases in Africa, claiming hundreds of thousands of lives annually, particularly among children. The recent decision by the Trump administration to terminate approximately 90% of USAID’s foreign aid contracts has raised significant concerns among African health ...

Yemi Alade, Grammy-nominated Nigerian artist |Published 1:50 PM ET, Friday March 7, 2025| Yemi Alade, the Grammy-nominated Nigerian artist, is a powerhouse of talent known for her ability to bridge cultural and linguistic divides through music. Embracing multiple languages and genres, she uses her artistry to showcase the richness of ...

|Published 4:04 PM ET, Thursday March 6, 2025| The evolving dynamics of US-China engagement in Africa reflect a crucial juncture in global geopolitics. Both powers seek to deepen their influence on the continent, yet they employ distinct strategies and priorities that are shaping Africa’s development trajectory and its role in ...

|Published 3:00 PM ET, Sunday March 2, 2025| The Trump administration has terminated the Power Africa initiative, an Obama-era program launched in 2013 to enhance electricity access across Africa. This decision resulted in the termination of most of Power Africa’s programs and significant staff layoffs. Some initiatives that align with ...

|Published 11:20 AM ET, Thursday February 27, 2025| In recent years, a synthetic drug known as “Kush” has emerged as a devastating public health crisis in several African countries. This highly potent and often unpredictable substance has led to a surge in addiction, mental health issues, and crime, posing a ...

John Legend performs onstage during Global Citizen’s Move Afrika: Kigali at BK Arena on February 21, 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Global Citizen)   |Published 12:00 PM ET, Tuesday February 25, 2025| American singer-songwriter John Legend has addressed criticism regarding his recent performance in Rwanda ...

|Published 4:00 PM ET, Monday February 24, 2025| India’s recent decision to ban the manufacture and export of two opioid drugs—tapentadol and carisoprodol—marks a significant intervention aimed at curbing a dangerous cross-border drug crisis in West Africa. This regulatory move comes after a BBC investigation revealed that Aveo Pharmaceuticals, a ...

|Published 7:20 PM ET, Sunday February 23, 2025| UN News Africa tragically remains the epicenter of global terrorism, and more action is required to implement international commitments to combat this scourge, the UN Deputy Secretary-General told the Security Council on Tuesday. Amina Mohammed was speaking at a meeting focused on strengthening counter-terrorism on ...