Suspected Jihadis Kill 14 Soldiers in Burkina Faso
Suspected jihadis killed 14 soldiers Monday in an attack in northern Burkina Faso, the defense ministry said, in the latest bloodshed to hit the region plagued by Islamist violence. “The…
As Tutu Turns 90, S.Africa fetes, but Misses Anti-Apartheid Icon’s Voice
As Desmond Tutu turns 90 on Thursday, he remains indisputably the moral voice of South Africa. But age is catching up with him. The jovial emeritus archbishop retired in 2010…
Police Arrest Ethiopia Insider’s Founder
Journalist Tesfalem Waldyes, the founder and editor-in-chief of Ethiopia Insider, an Ethiopian news and analysis website, is in police custody, according to media reports. Tesfalem’s colleagues and friends said his whereabouts…
Backers of Tunisian President Rally against ‘Coup’ Accusations
Thousands of supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied rallied in the capital on Sunday to show their backing for his suspension of parliament and promises to change the political system,…
Trove of Documents Shows Hidden Wealth of World Leaders
Current and former leaders from throughout the world have amassed vast wealth and secret real estate holdings across the globe, hundreds of investigative journalists reported on Sunday after months of…
Fact-Checking Biden’s Claim US Is World’s ‘Arsenal of Vaccines’
WHITE HOUSE — At the virtual COVID-19 summit on the margins of the U.N. General Assembly last week, U.S. President Joe Biden announced an additional donation of 500 million doses…
One UN Peacekeeper Killed, Four Wounded in Mali
BAMAKO, MALI — One U.N. peacekeeper was killed and four more were severely wounded when their convoy hit an improvised explosive device in northern Mali on Saturday, the U.N. force…
Guinea Coup Leader Sworn in as Transitional President
Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who led last month’s coup in Guinea, promised to respect the country’s international commitments while transitioning to civilian rule as he was sworn in as interim president…
Burkina Faso Suspends Aid Work by Norwegian Refugee Council
Burkina Faso on Friday suspended the Norwegian Refugee Council from conducting humanitarian aid work in the country, citing critical interviews given to the media, including VOA. In a letter from…
UN Appeals for Aid for Kenyan Drought Victims
The United Nations is issuing a $139-million flash appeal to provide assistance to 1.3 million people in Kenya hardest hit by a severe drought. Millions of people across Kenya are…