U.S. pulls back aid to Africa - but China’s path to influence isn’t easy

The U.S. is cutting aid to Africa, but China’s economic challenges and focus on loans make replacing it uncertain.

African leaders meet over conflict in DRC

African leaders have gathered in Tanzania's city of Dar es Salaam in efforts to find a resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Self flying drone delivers aid in Africa

A new version of a self-flying cargo drone that delivers humanitarian aid in remote areas in Central Africa.

Zimbabwe set to host first-ever World Fashion Week in Africa

With the global campaign "Give Your Light to the World – Africa is Now," Zimbabwe will become the first African nation to host the prestigious World Fashion Week 2025/26.

Ghana to allow visa-free travel for all African passport holders

In a landmark move announced by President Akufo-Addo, Ghana has eliminated visa requirements for all African passport holders effective January 1, 2025, becoming the fifth African nation to adopt this open-door policy after Rwanda, Seychelles, The Gambia and Benin.

G20 in South Africa to focus on climate and debt relief

The G20 summit in Cape Town, South Africa, is focusing on financing recovery for nations hit by climate-induced disasters and extending debt relief to developing countries.

Biden pledges $1B aid for displaced Africans

President Joe Biden has announced over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to support Africans displaced by historic droughts and food insecurity.

Azerbaijani FM holds meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Guinea-Bissau

Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Guinea-Bissau's Carlos Pinto Pereira held an expanded-format meeting.

Mpox outbreak could start plateauing next year, Africa CDC says

Somalia's Jubbaland government suspends ties with federal administration