The Democratic Republic of the Congo, where most cases of mpox are concentrated, is facing a health emergency amid a humanitarian crisis. Thirteen African countries have so far confirmed cases of the virus
Model Chidimma Adetshina, who is of Nigerian and Mozambican origin, dropped out of the beauty competition after being caught up in a media storm that experts say highlights the hatred towards Black foreigners
The U.N. is negotiating a new global treaty this week in Nairobi to manage the huge problem posed by plastics. John Chweya, leader of Kenya’s waste pickers, demands a voice for representatives of the world’s 20 million garbage workers
Four million people die each year from diseases related to the use of wood or charcoal at home. Some companies are now beginning to use carbon credits to finance newer, safer and more efficient ways of cooking
The lawmaker was asked to leave Parliament in February after arriving with blood-stained pants, in a country where 65% of women cannot afford menstrual products
The Nairobi conference is aiming to build a united front ahead the COP28 meeting in Dubai later this year
The United States and the European Union have suspended funding programs in the African country after the military uprising and borders have been closed
The harsh law punishes the ‘promotion of homosexuality’ with up to 20 years in prison, while President Yuseveni says, ‘nobody will move us’
In Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya, homophobia has worsened, with political and religious leaders pushing for tougher laws. Much of this agenda is being supported by foreign money
NGOs have warned that medicines and blood are in short supply in hospitals, while experts fear an escalation in Darfur and the entry of more armed groups into the fighting
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Transparency minister stands down over leaked conversation criticizing corruption investigation
Magistrate places precautionary suspension on former leader joining government
Three million march against corruption and to call for leader’s impeachment
Ex-president denies owning a luxury apartment mentioned in Petrobras graft investigation
Chamber of Deputies speaker accepts request to begin process to remove leader from office
Minas Gerais journalists union asks federal police to probe crimes against reporters
Minister clashes with Rousseff's allies in Congress after labeling them “extortionists”
Brazilian president seeks to contain fallout from corruption scandal at state oil company
But Rousseff and Neves disagree on how to bring order to body with 28 parties
What looked like a soccer star's spontaneous gesture against racism has become the target of criticism in Brazil
Leftist party behind proposal remains divided over the issue
Local newspapers agree not to publish stories about clashes between drug traffickers
New investigative unit is still lacking a budget and director Around 27,000 people have disappeared between 2006 and 2012
Violent demonstrations break out in Guerrero state over education reform
Mexican president filed a financial statement in January lacking full disclosures
