December 26, 2022
Somalia: Port of Berbera - Dubai Invests in Horn of Africa Shipping
Dubai-based DP World is expanding its operations in Somaliland as part of a plan to turn the breakaway region into a major trade hub. Even though Somaliland relinquishes commercial… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Ethiopia: Facebook Owner Meta Sued for Inciting Hatred in Ethiopia
A group of Ethiopians and Kenyans are accusing Facebook's parent company of failing to regulate posts on Tigray conflict. Some of the posts directly caused deaths, according to the… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: Dozens of Migrants, Believed to be Ethiopian, Found Dead in Zambia
The 27 migrants are believed to have died of "hunger and exhaustion" after they were "dumped," according to Zambian police. One more person was still alive and taken to the… Read more »
December 09, 2022
Ethiopia: Nation Seeks National Healing After Tigray Peace Treaty
With a truce recently signed and a history of ethnic tensions, Ethiopia faces a myriad of challenges. As a result, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government has embarked on a national… Read more »
December 02, 2022
Ethiopia: After Patchy Tigray Truce, WHO Still Lacks Full Aid Access
The UN's health body says there are still "significant parts of the country" it cannot reach to provide vital medical aid. This was one of the terms of a peace deal that appears… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Somalia: African Activists Receive Right Livelihood Awards
Human rights activists and organizations were honored for their role in promoting peace and justice. The Swedish-based award is often dubbed the Alternative Nobel Prize. Read more »
Somalia: African Duo in Sweden for Right Livelihood Ceremony
Somali-born Fartuun Adan and her daughter Ilwad Elman are in Stockholm to receive the 2022 Right Livelihood Award. They have been honored for their fight for human rights despite… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Comoros: Court Hands Ex-President Sambi Life Sentence
Ahmed Abdullah Sambi has been convicted of high treason for selling Comoros passports to stateless people. The ruling by the State Security Court cannot be appealed. Read more »
Somalia: Police End Deadly Hotel Siege in Mogadishu
The deadly attack came amid a new offensive by the Somali government against the Al-Shabab terror group, which controls large parts of central and southern Somalia. Read more »
November 27, 2022
Central Africa: Dozens of Burundi Rebels Killed in Eastern DR Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi said they dislodged the Burundian rebels from the town of Nabombi. Meanwhile, a cease-fire between with a separate rebel group, M23,… Read more »
November 25, 2022
Ethiopia: Tigray After the Peace Deal
The capital of Tigray is in economic ruin and residents are plagued by hunger and disease. The recent peace deal signed by the federal government and Tigray rebels has brought hope… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Somalia: Food Crisis Is Claiming Young Lives
(AllAfrica note: This story contains images some may find disturbing.) Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Russia Pushes Military Diplomacy in Africa Amid Ukraine War
Troop training, arms sales and mercenaries are the pillars of Russia's security support in Africa. But analysts say the war in Ukraine has exposed the risks to African nations of… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Sudan: Nation's Difficult Path to Democratic Transition
Sudanese protesters have been calling for the removal of a German diplomat from the UN mission to the country. Despite the fractious nature of post-dictatorship politics, there are… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Ethiopia: Tigray Starts to Receive Desperately Needed Aid
The first aid consignments have started to trickle into Tigray. The deliveries come just days after Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan fighters agreed to allow aid into the region. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Says Aid Deliveries Resume in Tigray
The Ethiopian government has said its military controls 70% of the restive northern region, as meetings for peace with Tigrayan fighters continue in Kenya. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Ethiopia: Will Ethiopia's Shaky Tigray Truce Hold?
Mediators are hoping fresh talks in Nairobi this week will strengthen ongoing efforts to end hostilities. On the ground, though, much work still needs to be done. Read more »
November 07, 2022
Tanzania: Prime Minister Leads Mourning for Plane Crash Victims
Hundreds gathered to remember the 19 victims of Sunday's deadly air crash. French investigators, meanwhile, are heading to the African country to find out what caused the tragedy. Read more »
November 06, 2022
East Africa: Rescue Efforts Under Way After Plane Crashes Into Lake Victoria
A Precision Air plane plunged into the water due to bad weather, police said. At least three people died in the crash and 26 more have been reportedly taken to a hospital and… Read more »
November 04, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Forces Kill at Least 100 Al-Shabaab Members
The heavy losses incurred by al-Shabab come after multiple car bombings were recently claimed by the group in Mogadishu. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Says Drought Killed Over 200 Elephants This Year #AfricaClimateCrisis
Scores of other wildlife have died since February as Kenya battles its worst drought in 40 years. The failure of four consecutive rain seasons has devastated East Africa. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: Malawi Emerges As Transit Hub for Ethiopian Refugees
The increased number of Ethiopians entering Malawi through its porous borders has sparked concerns among migration experts. Read more »
Burundi: Serbia Ends Visa-Free Entry for Burundians
An increasing number of asylum seekers are taking advantage of Serbia's visa-free policy to enter the country - but now the Balkan nation is backing down under EU pressure and… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: Kenya to Send Soldiers Into Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya says it is deploying troops to fight an insurgency in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement comes as tensions flare over alleged support for the… Read more »
October 31, 2022
East Africa: Tensions Grow Between DRC and Rwanda As Rebels Gain Ground
M23 rebels have made gains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fears of a further deterioration of security. The African Union has called for a ceasefire and… Read more »