April 19, 2023
Africa: Rwanda's Kagame Defends Russia's Presence on the Continent
While visiting West Africa, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that Russia had the right to be anywhere in Africa -- as much as any other country. He also accused the West of… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Sudan: Rivals Agree to Daylong Cease-Fire - Reports
The Sudanese army has agreed to a pause in fighting for 24 hours beginning Tuesday evening. It came after US top diplomat Antony Blinken urged warring factions to ensure the safety… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Kenya: Millions Indebted to Mobile App Lenders
Loans through mobile apps have skyrocketed in Kenya. While this fintech industry provides easy-to-access credits, it has become a nightmare. Experts fear the largely unregulated… Read more »
Sudan: Military and Militia Driven By Hunger for Power - Analysts
The current clashes are emblematic of Sudan's difficult national and international situation, as well as the helplessness of its civil society. Read more »
April 16, 2023
Sudan: Clashes Leave More Than 60 Dead, Hundreds Injured
A battle for control between rival forces in Sudan has turned deadly and sparked international alarm. Hundreds have been wounded in the fighting between the military and a… Read more »
Sudan: Unpacking Sudan Clashes - Who Is Who and How Did We Get Here?
Sudan's latest attempted coup has taken the world by storm this weekend. However, observers argue tensions have been brewing for a while, with the rift between its top military… Read more »
Sudan: Dozens Killed As Khartoum Fighting Spreads
A battle for control between rival forces in Sudan has turned deadly and sparked international alarm. Hundreds have been wounded in the fighting between the military and a… Read more »
April 15, 2023
Sudan: Several Killed As Army Battles Paramilitary in Khartoum
Fighting has broken out in Khartoum between the Sudanese army and the powerful RSF paramilitary group that claims to have taken control of the presidential palace and the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Army Clashes With RSF Paramilitary - Reports
The Rapid Support Forces paramilitary and the Sudanese military exchanged accusations of attacks. Tensions in Sudan have been on the rise between the country's military leader and… Read more »
April 12, 2023
Ethiopia: Calm Returns to Amhara Region After Days of Protests - For Now
Days of protests across Amhara turned violent, triggering a curfew to foil a potential security crisis. A relative state of calm has been observed in the last 24 hours - but will… Read more »
April 11, 2023
Kenya: Civil Servants Threaten to Strike Over Wage Delay
The Kenyan economy faces many challenges, including soaring inflation and a high cost of living. However, the government is yet to tackle them, and the latest lack of cash to pay… Read more »
April 08, 2023
East Africa: Controversial GERD Dam is a Potential Boon for All, Experts Say
With 90% of the Grand Ethiopian Reservoir Dam completed, Sudan has now turned into a supporter. Though Egypt is critical of the project, experts have ruled out war and point to… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Delays Signing Civilian Rule Agreement - Again
The agreement was delayed after parties failed to iron out details on the military restructure. Plans for returning to civilian rule were reached late last year, after persistent… Read more »
March 31, 2023
East Africa: Kenya Protests - Tanzanian Traders Wary of Impact to Business
Tanzanian traders doing business in Kenya have raised concerns that the weekly demonstrations by the opposition are negatively affecting their business. Kenya is the main… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Rwanda: Paul Rusesabagina, Who Inspired Hotel Rwanda Film, Arrives in U.S.
Paul Rusesabagina, whose efforts to save people during the 1994 genocide inspired the Hollywood film "Hotel Rwanda," has arrived in the US following his release from a Rwandan… Read more »
March 28, 2023
Kenya: Ruto Urges End to War in Ukraine
The Kenyan leader is on a visit to Germany and he called on China to encourage Putin to end the war in Urkaine. He also downplayed the anti-government protests rocking the East… Read more »
March 23, 2023
Uganda: Germany Condemns Uganda's New 'Draconian' Anti-Gay Law
The new anti-gay legislation in the East African country would mean long prison terms or even death for people who identify as LGBTQ. Read more »
Uganda: New Anti-LGBTQI+ Law Restricts Media and Activists Too
Uganda's new and stricter laws to punish lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people puts draconian restrictions on the media and advocates for LGBTQ rights too. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Tanzania: Clarifying German Colonial-Era Atrocities in Tanzania
The process of coming to terms with German colonial-era crimes in Tanzania is intended to strengthen relations. The two countries are also in talks on reparations. Read more »
March 21, 2023
East Africa: East Africa's LGBTQ Community Under Siege
In East African countries, people with diverse sexual orientations live in constant fear. Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric is on the rise in in the region as lawmakers in Uganda vote to pass… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Ethiopia: U.S. Concludes 'War Crimes' Committed in Ethiopia's Tigray War
The US human rights report has no immediate implications but supports calls for prosecuting allegations of war crimes, after finding all parties to the two-year war complicit. Read more »
Kenya: Arrests Made in Anti-Government Protests
Nairobi police sought to disperse demonstators protesting the cost of living crisis as well as accusing President Ruto of stealing last year's election. Authorities arrested… Read more »
March 17, 2023
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia's Tigray War, Rape Is Used As a Weapon
Sexual attacks on women and girls have continued since last year's peace deal between Ethiopia's government and Tigray leadership, witnesses told DW. Read more »
Kenya: Dollar Shortage Hits Motorists and Traders in Kenya
Kenya's economy is grappling with a shortage of foreign exchange reserves. As consumers feel the pain, bigger structural problems remain, and experts say relief might not come any… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Southern Africa: Cyclone Freddy - Over 300 Dead in Mozambique, Malawi and Madagascar
Hundreds of people have been killed as tropical cyclone Freddy continues its trail of destruction. Read more »