Zamfara state, a constituent part of  Major Orkar’s nation-less entity, has technically expunged itself from Nigeria with its ...

In northern Malawi, Suteny Williams Nsamba is struggling to buy fertilizer for his small farm, where he grows corn, groundnuts and tobacco. The war in Iran sent living costs soaring, and he warns if ...

Pope Leo XIV’s first official trip to Africa started with a fascinating stop in Algeria. Here the pontiff’s visit to the Grand Mosque of Algiers was an attempt to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump used a White House meeting to forcefully confront South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing the country of failing to address Trump's baseless claim of ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts.

WASHINGTON, April 8, 2026—Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic recovery from a decade of global shocks is showing signs of stalling, with growth projections for 2026 revised downward by 0.3 percentage points ...

Children playing soccer near the Malabo Cathedral in Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea. The majority of the population of Equatorial Guinea is Christian. Pope Leo XIV will embark on a 10-day ...

On a four-country tour of the continent, where the faith is growing faster than anywhere else, the pontiff will be greeted by enthusiastic crowds and authoritarian leaders. By Motoko Rich Motoko Rich, ...

Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, where Leo XIV arrived on Wednesday, shows the disparity. By Motoko Rich ...

On Monday, Pope Leo XIV’s is setting off on a long Africa trip, the first of his papacy to bear a clear personal stamp. Between April 13-23, the pope will travel to four countries, crisscrossing a ...