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Coups in African countries described as ‘signs of failed democracies’

Africa’s coup belt is growing. The coup d’état in seven African countries has been described as a sign of failed democracies in the affected...

Uniting Africa and the U.S. Black diaspora to forge a new global economic destiny

ATLANTA— Bridging the gaps between the African continent and the coast-to-coast diaspora was a big discussion point at the National Black Business Conference, which...

African states’ resistance against global colonialism prove their vigilance, prudence: Iran president

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has praised African nations for their steadfastness in resisting global colonialism, calling it a sign of their vigilance, prudence and...

Coups or revolution? African nations at a crossroads and throwing off Western colonial shackles 

Military leaders in the Central African nation of Gabon announced that they had taken power, ousted the government, and placed its longtime President Ali...

Summit shows growing strength of BRICS alliance which challenges Western-dominated global order

Many observers and analysts framed the recent BRICS Summit held in South Africa as a challenge to the Western-dominated global order. The group’s increasing...

BRICS Summit, with new proposed members, represents one-third of the global economy

The 15th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg, South Africa, August 22, to 24. BRICS is currently comprised of the countries of Brazil, Russia,...

Africa’s 2023 awakening has been dramatic but also inspirational

Africa’s awakening in 2023 has been perplexing, at times disturbing and dramatic, but also inspirational. It can be summed in the “twoness” or duality...

Africa can become new global supply chain force: UNCTAD

African economies should seize the opportunity to better integrate into technology-intensive global supply chains and boost prosperity, but this depends on their ability to...

‘Great steps’ taken to consolidate ties as Iran FM visits South Africa

The top Iranian and South African diplomats have exchanged views on important bilateral and international issues on the sidelines of the 15th Joint Commission...

America’s conflicting news coverage of Africa, Israel, and Ukraine 

“Too often, coverage of the African continent is done by people who are not on the African continent. Coverage is collected and assembled in...