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…
UN Chief ‘Shocked’ as Ethiopia Expels 7 Aid Officials
The U.N. secretary-general expressed “shock” Thursday after the Ethiopian government announced the expulsion of seven senior U.N. humanitarian officials working in the country. “In Ethiopia, the U.N. is delivering lifesaving…
UN Aid Chief to Ethiopia on Famine in Tigray: ‘Get Those Trucks Moving’
United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths said on Tuesday he assumes famine has taken hold in Ethiopia’s Tigray where a nearly three-month long “de-facto blockade” has restricted aid deliveries to…
First Female Prime Minister Appointed in Tunisia
Tunisian President Kais Saied surprised many Wednesday with his appointment of Najla Bouden Romdhane, a 63-year-old professor at a prestigious engineering school, as the country’s first female prime minister. The…