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…

Facebook Group Looks to Turn Tide on Burkina Faso’s Image Problems

Burkina Faso has been making headlines for an Islamist insurgency that has created one of the world’s fastest growing humanitarian crises. But one man is showcasing what the country has…

WHO: Most of Africa Has Missed 10 Percent COVID-19 Vaccination Goal

Fifteen African countries have succeeded in fully vaccinating at least 10 percent of their populations against COVID-19 by September 30, a goal set by the World Health Organization in May.…

Delayed Elections Are Underway in Ethiopia

Delayed elections are underway Thursday in four regions of Ethiopia. Voters in three regions will decide who wins dozens of parliamentary seats in the last round of voting before Prime…