Kenya's Rising Cost of Living Leaves Low-Income Earners Struggling

Low-income Kenyans have been hit hardest by high inflation, a new report says

Activists Worried About Uganda's China-Backed Oil Pipeline

Thousands of families displaced, wildlife habitats — home to vulnerable species such as elephants and chimpanzees — threatened, and carbon emissions increased

East African Countries Request Delay of Troop Withdrawal From Somalia

The five nations contributing troops to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia, or ATMIS, are urging the U

Nigerian Journalist Keeps Eye on Wagner Group Presence in Africa

For years, Nigerian journalist Philip Obaji Jr

Suicide Bomber Hits Tea Shop in Mogadishu, Killing 5

A suicide bomber wearing an explosives vest hit a busy tea shop in Mogadishu on Friday, killing at least five people, a police spokesman told VOA

Sweden's Leader Turns to Military for Help as Gang Violence Escalates

Sweden's prime minister on Thursday said that he's summoned the head of the military to discuss how the armed forces can help police deal with an unprecedented crime wave that has shocked the country with almost daily shootings and bombings

Ukraine Now IAEA Board of Governors Member

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his daily address Thursday that Ukraine is now a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency board of governors

Teen Chops Down Iconic Tree in Britain

A teenager has cut down a world-famous tree in northern England

Putin Orders Former Wagner Commander to Take Charge of 'Volunteer Units' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of volunteer units fighting in Ukraine, signaling the Kremlin's effort to keep using the mercenaries after the death of their chie[..]

Humanitarian Operations in Armenia Gather Speed as Exodus Continues

Emergency aid efforts for tens of thousands of refugees who have fled to Armenia from the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave in Azerbaijan are gathering speed as the exodus from the disputed region shows no signs of letting up

Russia Drafts 130,000 Conscripts, Increases Age Limit to 30

Russian President Vladimir Putin is calling up 130,000 conscripts for military service this fall, increasing the age limit of conscripts from 27 to 30, according to a document posted on the Russian government website on Friday

Lebanese Police Say US Embassy Shooter Had Grudge Against Security Guards

Lebanese police said Thursday that a food delivery driver who opened fire outside the U

Vowing to Defend Democracy, Biden Hits Hard at Trump

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House Republicans Examine Legal, Constitutional Basis for Biden Impeachment

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US Sues Tesla Over Alleged Harassment of Black Factory Workers

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