African Diaspora

Why Haiti is in crisis

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Zimbabwe starts an emergency polio vaccination drive after detecting cases caused by a rare mutation

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Kenya mourns as marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum is given a state funeral

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Famed Cuban diva Juana Bacallao, who ruled the island’s cabaret scene, dies at 98

Juana Bacallao, a renowned Cuban singer who performed until recently, died died Saturday after spending several days at a Havana…
/ February 25, 2024
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Racism driving some Black families to leave the United States

Black Americans are relocating to Africa in droves in search of peace, a lower cost of living and an ancestral…
/ February 22, 2024

Nigeria’s currency has fallen to a record low as inflation surges. How did things get so bad?

Nigerians are facing one of its worst economic crises in years triggered by surging inflation, provoking anger and protests in the…
/ February 18, 2024

Zimbabwe’s vice president says the government will block a scholarship for LGBTQ+ people

Zimbabwe Vice President Constantino Chiwenga seeks to block a scholarship for LGBTQ+ students, drawing backlash from human rights groups.
/ February 18, 2024

African leaders condemn Israel’s offensive in Gaza

Leaders at an African Union summit on Saturday condemned Israel’s offensive in Gaza and called for its immediate end.
/ February 17, 2024

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

Kouassi, who migrated to Italy in 2008, advised film director Matteo Garrone on 'Io Capitano,' providing horrific details of torture.
/ February 16, 2024

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

Access Bank CEO Herbert Wigwe was killed Friday along with his wife and son when a helicopter they were riding…
/ February 11, 2024