African Diaspora

African leaders condemn Israel’s offensive in Gaza

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Mamadou Kouassi’s epic journey across a desert inspired Oscar-nominated film

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CEO of major Nigerian bank killed in California helicopter crash, director-general of WTO says

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Ghana artifacts that were looted 150 years ago by British forces have been returned by a US museum

The artifacts were looted from Ghana in the 19th century before being transferred to Fowler Museum at UCLA back in…
/ February 9, 2024

Brazil, facing calls for reparations, wrangles with its painful legacy of slavery 

Brazil enslaved more people from Africa than any other country; nearly 5 million kidnapped Africans disembarked in Brazil.
/ January 30, 2024

Haitians suffering gang violence are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment

Uncertainty has spread since Friday’s ruling, with violence reaching new records as gangs tighten their grip on Haiti’s capital and beyond.
/ January 28, 2024

Thousands march against femicide in Kenya following the January slayings of at least 14 women

The anti-femicide demonstration was the largest event ever held in Kenya against sexual and gender-based violence.
/ January 27, 2024

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is sworn into office following his disputed reelection

Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in Saturday following a disputed December election, promising to unite country.
/ January 21, 2024

African leaders criticize Israel’s military campaign in Gaza and call for an immediate cease-fire

African leaders on Friday criticized Israel for its campaign in Gaza and called for an end to fighting taking a…
/ January 21, 2024

South Africa seeks to prevent an auction of historic Mandela artifacts

South Africa’s government is challenging the auctioning of Nelson Mandela's artifacts, saying the items should remain in the country.
/ January 20, 2024

Africa’s Catholic hierarchy refuses same-sex blessings, says such unions are contrary to God’s will

Congolese Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo said African priests couldn't offer such blessings because of the resulting scandal and confusion.
/ January 12, 2024

Nigerian leader suspends poverty alleviation minister after financial transactions are questioned

Edu’s predecessor also reported to Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission as it investigated alleged corruption during her tenure.
/ January 9, 2024

Idris Elba calls for tougher action on knife crime after a spate of teen killings in Britain

Elba joined protesters from an anti-violence campaign outside Parliament, posing with items denoting people killed in England by knives.
/ January 8, 2024

As police lose the war on crime in South Africa, private security companies step in

There are more than 2.7 million registered private security officers in South Africa amid fewer than the nation's 150,000 police…
/ January 8, 2024

Texas has arrested thousands on trespassing charges at the border. Illegal crossings are still high

In March, Texas order arrests of migrants who enter the state illegally. It comes two years after it launched a…
/ December 31, 2023