Africa
Prince Harry Steps Down As Patron Of African Charity He Co-Founded In Honor Of Mother Princess Diana
Prince Harry has resigned as patron of the African charity that he co-founded in 2006 in memory of Princess Diana — his late mother.
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‘America Is Back’: Trump’s Joint Address To Congress
President Donald Trump delivered a nearly two-hour address to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, commencing with declaring “America is back.”
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Trump: U.S. Military Launched Airstrikes Against ISIS Operatives In Somalia
The U.S. military has conducted coordinated airstrikes that were ordered by President Donald Trump against ISIS operatives in Somalia, making it the first strikes carried out in the African nation under the new Trump administration.
Africa
Biden Arrives In Angola, Vows To Provide More Than $1B In American Funds For African Aid
During a visit to Angola on Tuesday, President Joe Biden reportedly learned of the complex and unpleasant history between the two continents while vowing that the United States was “all in” on developing a new, stronger partnership with Africa.
Africa
Giraffes Set To Join The Endangered Species List As Population Numbers Decline
The wild giraffe population in the savannas of Africa have seen a sharp decrease, prompting the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to attempt to protect the species by submitting a proposal to add giraffes to the Endangered Species Act.
Africa
Shot-blocking great Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58, NBA says
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has died at the age of 58 from brain cancer.
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37 People, Including 3 Americans, Sentenced To Death Over Coup Attempt In Congo
A military court in Congo has sentenced three Americans and 34 others to death after convicting them on charges of taking part in a coup attempt.
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FDA Approves First At-Home Syphilis Test
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have given the green light to the first at-home syphilis test amid a rise of cases in the U.S.
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‘Deadliest Strain’ Of Monkeypox Makes Its Way To Europe Following Swede’s Trip To Africa
Swedish health officials have announced the first infection of a new potent strain of Monkeypox (mpox) in the country, which marks the first official case outside of Africa.
Africa
NYC: Illegal Immigrants At City Hall Demand Better Free Food, Long-term Housing, More Accommodations
Despite the fact that tens of billions of tax dollars are being spent on their care, illegal immigrants, many of whom are from Venezuela and Africa, came to a meeting in New York City on Tuesday with concerns that the free food, shelter, and language accommodations they are receiving are Read more…