Johannesburg — Latest visits to Africa by U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen got here as a brand new research discovered China’s abroad investments within the COVID-19 period are at a 13-year low. China has invested closely in Africa by its Belt and …

London — The previous yr noticed little progress in tackling world corruption resulting from higher violence and insecurity, in keeping with the group Transparency International’s “Corruption Perceptions Index 2022.” Nonetheless, there are some encouraging indicators that corruption is being efficiently tackled in components of Africa. “Most of the world continues …

Washington — In partnership with the African Union, the United Nations and others, the U.S. State Division has kicked off an initiative to assist African farmers and governments put together for and adapt to meals safety challenges brought on by local weather change. Dr. Cary Fowler, U.S. particular envoy for …

Dakar, Senegal — Animal merchandise similar to beef, fish, poultry and dairy are closely featured in lots of conventional African dishes. Some environmental and animal welfare advocates are hoping to vary that by introducing plant-based eating to the continent. Workers at Senegal’s first and solely totally vegan restaurant, Casa Teranga, …

Chicago — Within the Eighties, greater than 3 million folks worldwide have been contaminated with Guinea worm. On the finish of 2022, the variety of reported circumstances globally was right down to 13. There have been 15 circumstances reported a yr earlier, “which does not sound like a big reduction, …

Dakar, Senegal — African heads of state and growth companions will focus on methods to extend Africa’s agricultural manufacturing at a summit in progress in Senegal. Local weather change, hovering inflation, and the results of Russia’s struggle on Ukraine have mixed to make meals safety precarious all through a lot …

Washington — High Chinese language, Russian and American officers are scrambling this month to go to African nations and pledge their dedication to the world’s fastest-growing continent. As President Joe Biden prepares for a go to later this 12 months, a number of of his high officers have lately visited …

Dakar, Senegal — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen went to Gorree Island in Senegal Saturday, and spoke of the “unspeakable cruelty” of the trans-Atlantic slave trade. “Ultimately, Goree Island reminds us that the histories of Africa and America are intimately connected,” Yellen said after touring the island. “We know that …

Nairobi, Kenya — U.S. officials say food insecurity in Africa will worsen this year because of climate change, conflict, and market disruptions caused partly by Russia’s war on Ukraine. Speaking online to journalists Thursday from Malawi, Cary Fowler, special envoy for Global Food Security, said looking for solutions is key. …

Dakar, Senegal — In Senegal, two major traffic crashes in just eight days killed 62 people, reviving the question of road safety standards in Senegal and across Africa. The continent is home to the highest rate of road fatalities in the world. Experts blame a dangerous mix of poor infrastructure …

Johannesburg, South Africa — China’s new Foreign Minister Qin Gang wrapped up his first international tour to Africa this week, during which he visited five diverse countries — Ethiopia, Gabon, Benin, Angola and Egypt — and stressed that China does not see the continent as an arena for a power …

Washington — U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is headed to Senegal, Zambia and South Africa this week to discuss trade expansion, investment and the U.S. commitment to African economies. This comes after a promise from President Joe Biden at the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit last month that he and members of …