Mariama Diallo

The pause on US-funded foreign aid has been modified slightly to allow waivers for ‘life-saving humanitarian assistance’

Some say no matter who’s in power, countries need to redefine what they want and how they want to work with new US administration

In West Africa, where a wave of coups recently dominated the political landscape, two countries seen as beacons of democracy didn’t disappoint

Voters were busy across the globe in 2024, with more than a dozen countries in Africa holding presidential, parliamentary or local elections. While some long-time dominant parties retained power in parts of Africa, incumbents suffered crushing defeats in others. VOA' Mariama Diallo reports.

White House officials say President Joe Biden is looking forward to visiting the continent after a promise he made in 2022

Move paving way for installation of Kithuri Kindiki is blow to former DP Rigathi Gachagua after he was recently impeached and removed

Abraham Kithure Kindiki had been approved by the National Assembly

National Electoral Commission says there was no voting in some districts in Zambezia province and Germany

Ruling Frelimo party hopes to extend 50-year dominance, while opposition candidates hope voters choose change

Public health experts and world leaders say more needs to be done to contain the viral outbreak