The World Health Organization has advised some countries to use expired vaccines on their citizens but CNN's Zain Asher speaks with Lazarus Chakwera, the President […]
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How big tech is expanding in Africa
Big tech companies like Twitter and Google are making inroads in Africa as they launch offices and investments across the continent. CNN’s Nada Bashir reports […]
Continue readingWHO warns against ‘fatigue’ in Africa’s Covid-19 response
CNN's Zain Asher speaks to Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the World Health Organization's Regional Director for Africa, about the continent's coronavirus response. #CNN #News
Continue readingPresident of Nigeria urged to declare state of emergency
The President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, is being urged by lawmakers to declare a state of emergency as the country faces growing security crises on […]
Continue readingWhat is the Nile River dam project and why is it controversial?
CNN's Zain Asher explains the tensions between Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia over Ethiopia's Nile River dam project and speaks to Sudanese Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdokon […]
Continue readingThis project could be worth billions. But there’s a hidden cost
CNN's David McKenzie journeys to ReconAfrica's remote exploratory wells in Namibia and speaks with local farmers who are afraid the rigs will poison their scarce […]
Continue readingWhat’s next for Biden’s foreign policy?
CNN's Zain Asher speaks to Representative John Garamendi, a senior member of the US House Armed Services Committee about President Joe Biden's foreign policy ambitions. […]
Continue readingEU chief slams sexist treatment in Turkey
Ursula von der Leyen, the first female president of the European Commission, said she felt "hurt" and "alone" after being left without a chair by […]
Continue readingHow Nigeria’s kidnapping ‘industry’ trades on fear
Kidnap for ransom is on the rise in Nigeria with mass kidnappings from schools increasingly seen as lucrative endeavors by criminal gangs. CNN's Stephanie Busari […]
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