Mohammed Yusuf

Gambian MPs Advance Bill to Reverse 8-Year Ban on FGM

Experts Question Central Sahel Military Alliance Among Juntas

Analysts say counterterror alliance among military-led Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger could exacerbate security in the region by increasing community violence

African Seed Trade Members Meet to Boost Seed Adoption, Distribution

Experts say the lack of good seeds is hampering food production across the continent and contributing to the hunger crisis in many countries

IRC Suspends Red Sea Route for Sudan Aid Amid Rising Cost, Risks

It will now deliver supplies through Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirates from the other side of the Arabian Peninsula

Kenyan Communities Embrace Alternative Crops to Ease Human-Wildlife Conflict

Animal attacks and crop destruction have plagued communities near near national parks

Kenya's Government Says it is Taking Steps to Ease Cost of Living

African Development Bank report warns of potential civil unrest due to rising commodity prices

Kenyan Companies Embrace AI for Marketing Efficiency, Cost Savings

With the coming of artificial intelligence, Kenyan companies and businesses have been quick to incorporate computer-controlled robots for various tasks to save time and costs.

Report Sees Africa's Agrifood Sector as Solution to Youth Unemployment

140-page report looks at challenges young Africans face, plus education and skills needed for jobs in agrifood

Kenya Fails to Achieve 100% Transition From Primary to Secondary Education

Some students are finding it difficult to continue their education for financial reasons

Nonprofits Say African Food Producers Enjoying Rising Revenue, Better Farm Supply

Kenya Says 'Not at War,' Amid Diplomatic Tensions With Neighbors

Kenya has strained relations with the DRC and Sudan, which recently recalled their ambassadors from Nairobi, as well as with Uganda and Tanzania

Africa's Humanitarian Crises Underreported Amid Conflicts in Europe, Middle East

A charity identifies 10 African nations confronting humanitarian challenges that got little news coverage in 2023

Diplomatic Spats in East Africa Spark Conflict Fears

Countries complain of alleged interference in their internal affairs and threats to their sovereignty

Kenyan President's Remarks on Judiciary Condemned

Critics are calling for nationwide protests to protect the judiciary's independence and respect for the rule of law

Africa Forges Global Ties, Seeks More International Influence

African leaders participated in several summits in 2023 to foster connections around the world

Scientists Aim to Save Northern White Rhino From Extinction

Frozen embryos from an aging female northern white rhino are to be implanted into a female surrogate rhino from another species

In Sudan, Health Care Crisis Looms for Unborn, Newborn as Conflict Escalates

One aid group estimates that some 30,000 children will be born in war-torn Sudan over the next three months without access to proper medical care

Rights Group Claims Company Intimidates Communities Along Tanzania-Uganda Oil Pipeline

Residents along the pipeline route are forced to accept inadequate compensation for their land, Global Witness says

Kenya's Electronic Health System Transforms Rural Health Care Access

Hospitals have recorded an increase in people seeking medical assistance since the deployment of the system

Kenya's Judiciary Proposes Abolishing Death Penalty, Reducing Sentences

Judiciary is seeking to reduce life sentences to 30 years