Supporting Sudan amid ongoing turmoil in the war-torn country
During this holy month of Ramadan, I attended an iftar (daily breaking of the fast) and fundraiser held March 15 at the West Philadelphia-based...
Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels
DAKAR, Senegal—Angola on March 11 announced plans to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the Rwandan-backed rebel group M23, according...
Rampant gender-based violence happening in war-torn Sudan
The increasing need for gender-based violence-related services during the brutal conflict between rival militaries in Sudan has increased 100-fold since the crisis began. This most...
There must be a move to ban exploitation of Africa’s raw minerals
During the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan’s 1996 World Friendship Tour, which included Africa, he warned the continent against dependence on Western powers, including America,...
The majority of South African farmland remains in the hands of White minority population
Adding to an ever-increasing list of executive orders, President Donald Trump signed an order halting all aid to South Africa and offering refugee status...
French troops begin withdrawal from another African state—media
France has handed over three military bases to Senegal, beginning the withdrawal of French troops from the West African country at the request of...
How could new administration’s policies impact U.S. and Africa relations?
Discussions about Africa were almost completely absent from the 2024 United States presidential campaign. And, there was no mention of the continent during President...
Africa must develop without relying on West—says South African deputy president
Paul Mashatile has urged reforms to global institutions and advocated for self-reliant growth The Global South must pursue independent development and stop “relying” on the West, especially...
Senegalese businessman, leader thanks The Final Call for sharing his ‘African story’
This week we focus on a recent, January 5, Zoom discussion from Senegal with Bachirou Seck, CEO of a Dakar-based firm. He also serves...
Ethiopia and Somalia to restore diplomatic ties
Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, a year after tensions erupted over a Red Sea access agreement. The two East African neighbors...