Guinea Coup Leader Sworn in as Transitional President

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who led last month's coup in Guinea, promised to respect the country's international commitments while transitioning to civilian rule as he was sworn in as interim president on Friday.Doumbouya, who led the overthrow of Presid...

UN Appeals for Aid for Kenyan Drought Victims

The United Nations is issuing a $139-million flash appeal to provide assistance to 1.3 million people in Kenya hardest hit by a severe drought.Millions of people across Kenya are suffering from two back-to-back seasons of poor rainfall, resulting in se...

Delayed Elections Are Underway in Ethiopia

Delayed elections are underway Thursday in four regions of Ethiopia.Voters in three regions will decide who wins dozens of parliamentary seats in the last round of voting before Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed forms a new government on Oct. 4.Voters in the f...

UN Chief ‘Shocked’ as Ethiopia Expels 7 Aid Officials

The U.N. secretary-general expressed “shock” Thursday after the Ethiopian government announced the expulsion of seven senior U.N. humanitarian officials working in the country.“In Ethiopia, the U.N. is delivering lifesaving aid — including food, medici...

First Female Prime Minister Appointed in Tunisia

Tunisian President Kais Saied surprised many Wednesday with his appointment of Najla Bouden Romdhane, a 63-year-old professor at a prestigious engineering school, as the country’s first female prime minister.The geologist was named prime minister after...