By Chris Megerian, The Associated Press LUSAKA, Zambia (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris may have traveled halfway around the world to reach this corner of Africa, but she was […]
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Op-ed: The US should support African Union intervention in Haiti
By Ke’Aun Charles, Special to the AFRO Haiti has collapsed. Armed gangs roam the country. Its disputed leader, President Ariel Henry, has requested international intervention to save the country multiple […]
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VP Harris announces more than $1 billion investment into economic, social and political inclusion for African women
By Megan Sayles,AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com Vice President Kamala Harris rolled out several investments and initiatives to promote economic, political and social empowerment for women in Africa on March 29, […]
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Commentary: Resetting U.S.- Africa relations could divide the African Diaspora
By Michael Walsh In the U.S. Strategy toward Sub-Saharan Africa, the Biden Administration declares that the engagement of the African diaspora is a priority activity for resetting relations with sovereign […]
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Death toll rises, African locals pick up pieces after Cyclone Freddy
By Wanjohi Kabukuru and Vitus-Gregory Gondwe, The Associated Press Authorities are still getting to grips with the scale of Cyclone Freddy’s destruction in Malawi and Mozambique since late March 11, […]
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Ghana president to address State of Black World Conference in Baltimore
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the Republic of Ghana recently confirmed his attendance at the upcoming State of the Black World Conference […]
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UK aims to send migrants to Rwanda in months if courts agree
By Ignatius Ssuuna and Jill Lawless, The Associated Press Britain’s government said March 19 that it could start deporting asylum-seekers to Rwanda in the next few months — but only […]
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Reports of violence in Nigeria election for new governors
By Chinedu Asadu, The Associated Press Millions of Nigerians voted March 18 to elect state governors but faced intimidation and violence in some cities amid heightened tensions following a disputed […]
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International Criminal Court issues warrant for Putin
By DaQuan Lawrence, Special to the AFRO The International Criminal Court (ICC) said March 17 that it has issued arrest warrants for Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin and the Russian […]
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Survivors of deadly Mexico kidnapping being treated at Texas hospital
By Alfredo Peña, Fabiola Sánchez and Travis Loller, The Associated Press A road trip to Mexico for cosmetic surgery veered violently off course when four Americans were caught in a […]
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Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors Officially Granted Ghanaian Citizenship
By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Senior National Correspondent, @StacyBrownMedia Viola Fletcher, a 108-year-old survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has become a Ghanaian citizen alongside her 101-year-old brother, Hughes […]
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Nigeria police deploy for security before presidential vote
By Chinedu Asadu, The Associated Press Nigeria will deploy more than 400,000 security personnel ahead of the presidential election next week amid fears that Islamic extremists or secessionists could try […]