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February 27, 2021
Hotel Rwanda Figure Appears in Court as Supporters Denounce ‘Show Trial’

Paul Rusesabagina, a humanitarian and activist who is depicted in the Oscar-nominated film Hotel Rwanda, appeared in court Wednesday, accused of supporting rebel groups. His family and human rights groups say he was kidnapped by the Rwandan government and they are demanding his immediate release.
December 09, 2020
Journalists Struggle Through Information Blackout in Ethiopia

As the Ethiopian government claims victory in what it says is a law enforcement campaign in the Tigray region, journalists say the government's internet and telecom shutdown during the conflict has made independent verification difficult.
October 02, 2020
Alleged North Korean Sanctions Violations in DRC Draw Scrutiny

Experts warn that unless the Democratic Republic of Congo improves its banking system, it risks broader economic consequences.
June 03, 2020
China-Africa Blanket Debt Forgiveness Not in the Cards

China-Africa relations experts say due to the global pandemic many African countries are calling for a pause in repayments or a form of debt forgiveness.
April 15, 2020
Africans in China Complain of Coronavirus-Linked Discrimination

African immigrants told VOA they are being barred entrance to stores, detained and singled out to be tested for coronavirus.
September 30, 2019
Historic Payment to Gabon Seeks to Preserve 'Earth’s Lungs'

The Central African Forest Initiative (CAFI) announced Sunday that Gabon will get money from Norway to preserve the country’s forests and combat climate change
September 08, 2018
China Offers Debt Relief, But Most African Countries Borrow Elsewhere

China to cancel debt for some of Africa's least-developed countries, but it's nowhere near Africa's biggest lender.
August 31, 2018
For African Countries, China Forum Provides Shot at Better Deals

The 2018 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation will give African leaders a chance to negotiate new infrastructure and development deals, but U.S. politicians are concerned about a worldwide overreliance on Chinese financing.
July 16, 2018
Military Ties Bind China, Africa

From arms deals to security forums, China’s decadeslong military presence in Africa continues to evolve.
July 14, 2018
Risk for Africa, Reward for China

China continues to fine-tune its approach to African infrastructure investment, but countries in Africa bear the brunt of the risk.
August 25, 2017
US to Stop Issuing Visas to Citizens From 3 African Countries, Cambodia

US says it plans to stop issuing visas in countries that aren’t accepting deportees.

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