2022-05-15 In Africa, Chinese Employers Accused of Abuse
A court in the central African country of Rwanda sentenced Chinese man Sun Shujun to 20 years in jail last month. Sun was found guilty after a video of him…
2021-01-23 WHO Says Africa to Receive Vaccine Doses in March
Many African countries are expected to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine doses in March from the United Nations’ COVAX effort. The World Health Organization’s Africa director recently announced the plan.…
2020-11-26 Schools Struggle to Reopen in Africa Because of Coronavirus
Many poor parents in African countries say their children will have to miss the beginning of school this year. Classes are returning after months of delay because of COVID-19, the…
2020-09-03 Africa in Talks on Taxing Big Technology Companies
Tax officials in Africa estimate governments will collect between 10 and 30 percent less in taxes in 2020 because of the economic downturn. The coronavirus crisis has caused businesses in…
2020-07-23 New Coronavirus Creates Education Crisis Across Africa
There seems to be many choices for students in Africa to continue studying while schools remain closed because of the coronavirus crisis. Lessons are taught on television or over the…
2020-07-11 In Africa, Lack of Coronavirus Records Raises Fear of ‘Silent Epidemic’
When the novel coronavirus hit Tanzania in April, President John Magufuli called for three days of prayer to ask for God’s protection. A month later, he declared victory over the…
2020-06-28 Increased Illegal Hunting in Parts of Asia, Africa
In parts of the developing world, coronavirus safety measures have fueled concerns about an increase in illegal hunting of wild animals. Some people say the hunting is a result of…
2020-04-19 Virus Causes Severe Food Shortages in Africa
As people in Zimbabwe suffer from hunger, police officers carried out a raid as part of new public health measures. They seized and destroyed three tons of fruits and vegetables…
2020-03-29 Africa’s Mountain Gorillas Also at Risk From Coronavirus
As the coronavirus continues to spread among humans around the world, conservationists are warning of its possible risk to another group: Africa’s endangered mountain gorillas. Congo’s Virunga National Park is…
2019-11-13 Africa Not Ready to Give Up on Oil
Protests against climate change have been taking place in many countries throughout the year. Yet energy officials from one area appear unlikely to support calls to suspend use of fossil…
2019-10-21 With Sochi Summit Meetings, Russia Seeks Influence in Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin is preparing to welcome national leaders from across Africa to the Black Sea port of Sochi for two days of talks. Reports have described the event…
2015-10-12 Air Accidents More Likely in Africa
Africa has about 5 percent of global air traffic but 20 percent of accidents and deaths in 2014. Siddi Kone is an air navigation safety expert. He says many small…
2015-08-07 Facebook Reaches Out to Africa
The social media company Facebook has opened its first African headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. Facebook representatives recently gathered in the city to celebrate the opening of the new office.…
2015-07-31 In Africa, Obama Praises Progress, Calls for Change
President Barack Obama says Africa has made “extraordinary progress.” But he says the continent must change its cultures of corruption and discrimination. He spoke last week during his trip to…
2015-07-23 Obama’s Visit Brings Attention to Investment in Africa
President Barack Obama plans to call for increased American investment in Africa during his visit to Kenya this week. Investment is important for creating much needed jobs in African countries.…