Flood of donations for hungry Brazil boy who called police
By Douglas Magno A week ago, the cupboards of the Barros family's humble concrete shack were empty. Today, the family barely know where to stash the mountains of food in their kitchen, after 11-year-old Miguel Barros, one of eight siblings, pulled heartstrings across...
After ‘historic’ US climate bill, scientists urge global action
By Patrick GALEY Scientists on Monday welcomed the passing of US President Joe Biden's "historic" climate bill while calling for other major emitters -- namely the European Union -- to follow suit and implement ambitious plans to slash emissions. The bill, which would...
Nagasaki mayor warns of ‘crisis’ on atom bomb anniversary
Nuclear weapons present a "tangible and present crisis" after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the mayor of Nagasaki said Tuesday, the 77th anniversary of the atomic bombing that destroyed the Japanese city. On August 9, 1945, Nagasaki was flattened in an inferno that...
US not trying to ‘outdo’ world powers in Africa, says Blinken
The United States is seeking a "true partnership" with Africa and not trying to "outdo" other world powers in vying for influence on the continent, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday. Blinken outlined the US government's new Africa strategy as he...
Kenya campaign ends but disinformation battle drags on
By Mary KULUNDU The campaign for Kenya's presidential election has officially closed but the relentless -- and dangerous -- flow of disinformation continues online, as keyboard warriors battle to discredit rivals by sharing fake rigging claims, experts say....
Chad military leader signs accord for talks with opposition
Chad's military ruler Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno Monday signed a deal with more than 40 opposition groups to launch national peace talks later this month, although the main rebel outfit refused to take part. The 38-year-old general and opposition representatives sealed...
Millions hungry but drought overlooked as Kenya prepares to vote
By Nick Perry In the dust bowl of Kenya's drought-stricken north, the people of Purapul are edging closer to starvation, surviving on nothing but wild berries as their children waste away from hunger. Loka Metir knows the bitter fruits make her children sick, further...
‘A dirty game’: Young Kenyans shun election hype
By Hillary ORINDE As a familiar campaign jingle brings the Kenyan crowd to their feet, Hellen Atieno joins her compatriots and sways to the catchy tune at a political rally in the lakeside city of Kisumu. Just don't expect the 23-year-old to vote. "I have only come to...
Kenyan elections: a history of violence
In its 30 years of multi-party rule, Kenya's elections have frequently set off waves of deadly violence and produced contested results, with rival candidates accusing each other of fraud and vote-rigging. As the East African country prepares for its next presidential...
Kenya candidates vow economic revival in final push for votes
By Ammu KANNAMPILLY Flanked by cheering crowds and blaring vuvuzela horns, the frontrunners in Kenya's presidential election vowed to revive the country's troubled economy Saturday as they made their final push for votes ahead of the August 9 polls. Deputy President...