African Diaspora

Tensions rise as West African nations prepare to send troops to restore democracy in Niger

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Elon Musk, white genocide, theGrio.com

Elon Musk enters the South African race debate by pushing the dangerous narrative of a white genocide

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Rainforest nations in Africa and Asia join Amazon summit to discuss its preservation

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Niger’s ousted president is said to be running low on food under house arrest 2 weeks after coup

President Mohamed Bazoum, Niger's democratically elected leader, has been held at the presidential palace with family since July 26.
/ August 9, 2023

Dozens saved by Italy from migrant shipwrecks; some, clinging to rocks, plucked to safety by copters

Dozens of migrants were dramatically rescued by Italy as they foundered in the sea or clung to a rocky reef…
/ August 7, 2023

Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko hospitalized a week into prison hunger strike

The latest charges against Sonko came weeks after a judge convicted him in a separate case of corrupting youth and…
/ August 6, 2023

A deadline arrives for Niger’s junta to reinstate the president. Citizens cheer and fear what’s next

The July 26 coup installed Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani as head of state. Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum said he is…
/ August 6, 2023

Striking Nigerian doctors to embark on nationwide protest over unmet demands by country’s leader 

The resident doctors have been on strike since July 26 to protest unpaid salaries and demand improvements in pay and…
/ August 6, 2023

After upstaging group rivals, Nigeria ready to take on England at Women’s World Cup

Nigeria has qualified for all nine editions of the Women’s World Cup but has never won a game in the…
/ August 6, 2023

FIFA investigates misconduct complaint involving Zambia Women’s World Cup team

FIFA confirmed it is investigating a complaint of alleged misconduct related to the Zambia team which played at the Women’s World…
/ August 6, 2023
Sudanese, theGrio.com

Fighting has plunged Sudan into a humanitarian catastrophe, senior UN officials say 

The now nearly four-month conflict has killed more than 3,000 people and wounded over 6,000 others, according to the last…
/ August 5, 2023

South Africa is out to cause another upset against Netherlands at the Women’s World Cup

South Africa faces a Dutch team in Sydney that topped Group E ahead of the back-to-back defending champion U.S. team.
/ August 5, 2023

Sudan conflict brings new atrocities to Darfur as militias burn homes in rampages 

Two decades ago, Darfur became synonymous with genocide and war crimes. Fears are mounting that that legacy is returning.
/ July 30, 2023

Blinken says US economic support for Niger is at risk as military takeover threatens stability 

Blinken said the U.S. Embassy in Niger had accounted for the safety of all staff members and their families.
/ July 30, 2023

Senegal’s opposition leader charged with conspiracy against the state and calls for insurrection 

Ousmane Sonko placed third in Senegal’s 2019 presidential election and is popular with the country’s youth.
/ July 30, 2023