Chaos at a government jobs fair in economically troubled Zimbabwe underscores desperation for work
HARARE, Zimbabwe—A stampede at a government-organized job fair involving hundreds of young people in Zimbabwe desperate for work left some limping and others screaming in pain...
Is the West pushing a birth control agenda on the continent?
In its history of promoting a “Godless ideology,” lacking in the moral fiber inherent in the rich culture that is Africa’s historical identity, Western...
UK health crisis: NHS care delays caused 112 deaths, harmed 8K last year
Long and deadly delays facing patients in the UK’s public healthcare system have left a heavy toll on Britons, raising deaths more than fivefold...
China warns Australia to act prudently in naval operations in the South China Sea
CANBERRA, Australia—A visiting Chinese official on Nov. 28 warned Australia to act with “great prudence” in deploying warships in the South China Sea after...
Tens of thousands protest in Italy to condemn violence against women
Thousands of people have taken part in protests across Italy, calling for an end to violence against women after the violent murder of a...
Strike over privatizing Sao Paulo public transport causes crowds, delays in metro area of 20 million
RIO DE JANEIRO—Long lines appeared in Sao Paulo’s bus and subway stations Nov. 28, as a strike opposing privatization efforts of public transport in...
Congolese Nobel Peace Prize laureate kicks off presidential campaign with a promise to end violence, corruption
GOMA, Congo—Congolese Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege kicked off his campaign Nov. 25 for president in next month’s election, promising to tackle...
Temporary ceasefire in Gaza is not enough, activists argue
War was temporarily sidelined for 96 hours to free Palestinian prisoners from Israeli prisons on one side and Israeli and foreign captives on the...
Reflecting on the accomplishments of African Women
As 2023 comes to a close we reflect on the accomplishments of African women, a demographic whose voices and contributions often receive too little...
African, Caribbean nations agree to push for slavery reparations
African and Caribbean nations have agreed to seek reparations for slavery, urging their former colonialists to pay for their “historical mass crimes.” The global movement...