Africa is warming fast, and the most vulnerable are being hit hardest
Climate change and climate variability, together with conflicts, instability and economic crises, are listed as key drivers of a recent increase in hunger in Africa.
Sudan to normalize ties with Israel in new breakthrough for Trump
Sudan on Friday became the latest Arab nation to agree to recognize Israel in a diplomatic triumph for President Donald Trump announced days before U.S. elections. The United Arab Emirates and Bahrain signed an accord at the White House last month to normalize relations with ...
How the green revolution is harming Africa
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, around two billion people globally were experiencing food insecurity, and close to 750 million faced chronic or severe hunger.
'Wake up': Climate activist Vanessa Nakate challenges world leaders
Nakate's speech focused on the African continent, which contributes the least to climate change but stands to suffer its effects the most.
'Enough is enough': China envoy lays into U.S. at UNSC meeting
Outburst followed remarks by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Kelly Craft that were described as "aggressive" by diplomatic sources.
Japanese firms' Africa expansion hit by COVID-19 and Abe exit
Before the pandemic, Africa, as a "last frontier," had attracted investment from the rest of the world and continued steady economic growth.
How bitcoin gained currency in Africa
Monthly cryptocurrency transfers to and from Africa of under $10,000 jumped more than 55 percent in a year to reach $316 million in June.
Japan raises travel advisory for 13 countries mainly in Africa
The Foreign Ministry said the move brings the number of countries and regions under the Level 3 advisory for infectious diseases to 159.
Japanese honeymooners, stuck in Cape Verde due to coronavirus, join Olympic team
The pair have impressed the local population and have earned a place supporting the island nation's team.
Japan joins $14.4 billion syndicated loan for LNG project in Africa's Mozambique
The project is meant to reduce Japan's heavy reliance on the Middle East for LNG supply.
Hideyo Noguchi institute playing key role in Ghana coronavirus fight
The Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research covers over 80 percent of polymerase chain reaction tests for the virus conducted in Ghana.
Taiwan plans to strengthen ties with the unrecognized government of the breakaway African region of Somaliland in a move seen as a possible precursor to the establishment of diplomatic relations. Taiwan will set up a representative office in Somaliland, the island’s foreign ministry said in ...
