Young African Voters Reject Liberation-Era Political Parties
by Political parties that have governed for decades since African countries overthrew colonial rulers are now being challenged by frustrated young voters.
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Wife of pastor killed on African mission arrested in connection with death: ‘Giant shock’
The wife of a Minnesota pastor who was killed while on a missionary trip with his family in Africa has been arrested, while a former close …
Wife of pastor killed on African mission arrested in connection with death: ‘Giant shock’
The wife of a Minnesota pastor who was killed while on a missionary trip with his family in Africa has been arrested, while a former close …
Mr. Greedy, an African Penguin With 230 Descendants, Dies at 33
An African penguin who left many offspring in his long life, he belonged to the largest colony of the aquatic bird species in North America, …
Macron Honors African Soldiers Who Helped Liberate France in World War II
Two months after D-Day, an Allied force dominated by soldiers conscripted from French colonies swept into southern France. It’s a chapter of its history that …
Cracks Appear In South African Coalition Govt As Partner DA Takes ANC To Court
By Satyaki Chakraborty The new coalition government of South Africa formed last month after the national elections on May 29 is facing a major crisis …
Three West African Countries Exit Regional ECOWAS Bloc
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are withdrawing from a 49-year-old regional alliance that has allowed goods and nearly 400 million people to travel freely across …
South African parties finalize Cabinet positions, solidifying new government
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa formed a new Cabinet after reaching a coalition agreement with his party and nine other parties. The African National Congress …
Former Colonies Want France Out. This African Nation Says, Bienvenue!
After decades of wielding political, military and economic power across Africa, France is scaling back its presence on the continent as it faces significant resentment …
Jihadis from Africa’s Sahel settle in Nigeria as militants move to wealthier West African countries
Jihadi fighters who had been operating in Africa’s Sahel region have settled in northwestern Nigeria after crossing from neighboring Benin, following the trend of militants …