US, EU Condemn Nigeria’s Twitter Ban

The U.S. and the European Union voiced concern over Nigeria's decision to indefinitely ban Twitter after the U.S. social media giant deleted a tweet from the president's account for violating its rules. International human rights groups have also conde...

More Than 20% in Sudan Face Acute Hunger, WFP Says

GENEVA - The World Food Program is warning that 21% of Sudan’s 40 million population faces acute hunger and will need emergency assistance between June and September, when food stocks are lowest.Several factors have contributed to this situation. For ...

Johnson to Call on G-7 to ‘Vaccinate World by 2022’

When the leaders of the world’s industrialized nations meet next week in Cornwall, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will ask them to commit to “vaccinate the entire world against coronavirus by the end of 2022,” according to a statement Saturday."V...

Africa Parliament Scuffle Upends Leadership Talks

A well-aimed kick. A strong shove, body checks, shouting and a fight for dominance.This isn’t a rowdy football (soccer) match. This is the latest session of the Pan African Parliament.The continental body brings together African legislators to impleme...