June 08, 2022
Zimbabwe: Govt Leaning to Russia As Others Shun Moscow for Invading Ukraine
As much of the world is shunning Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, Zimbabwe this month hosted Russia's third highest ranking official. Analysts say Zimbabwe is looking to Russia… Read more »
Algeria: Algeria Suspends 20-Year Friendship Treaty With Spain
Algeria has suspended a two-decade-old friendship treaty with Spain. Read more »
June 06, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Accuses Drivers of Delivering Unapproved Fuel, Equipment to Tigray
Amid efforts to provide aid to millions of people in Tigray, the Ethiopian federal government says commercial drivers of aid trucks are smuggling in banned products. Read more »
Mali: Mali Junta Adopts 24-Month Transition to Democratic Rule
Mali's military junta will take 24 months from March 2022 to restore civilian rule after an August 2020 coup, its spokesman said on Monday, the latest move in negotiations with… Read more »
May 25, 2022
Somalia: Prime Minister Suspends Foreign Minister Abdisaid Muse
Somalia's prime minister has suspended his foreign affairs minister over allegations that he authorized an illegal shipment of charcoal to Oman. The Somali government banned… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Somalia: Somalia's Newly Elected President Assumes Office
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially took office in the Horn of Africa country after a handover ceremony in Mogadishu. Read more »
May 22, 2022
Somalia: New President Faces Familiar Political, Security Challenges
Somalia's new president is starting his four-year term facing familiar top issues such as the country's political divide and rising attacks by al-Qaida-linked insurgent group… Read more »
May 20, 2022
Zimbabwe: EU Calls for Zimbabwe to Implement Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2023 Polls
Elmar Brok, the head of the EU electoral mission, told reporters Friday that as Zimbabwe prepares for next year's elections, it must amend its electoral laws so that all parties… Read more »
May 18, 2022
Nigeria: Death Toll From Nigeria Explosion Rises to Nine
The NEMA head in Kano, Nura Abdullahi, told VOA that the rescue operations came to an end Tuesday evening. Read more »
May 17, 2022
Somalia: Somalis in Mogadishu Optimistic About New Leadership
Somalia has elected a new president after a prolonged election impasse that nearly pushed the country into conflict. Read more »
Zimbabwe: For Displaced Villagers in Zimbabwe, Diamonds Are No Friend
Zimbabwean villagers displaced more than a decade ago to make way for a joint government and Chinese-run diamond mine are still waiting for promised compensation and proper… Read more »
May 13, 2022
Guinea: Analysts Question Fairness of Planned Trials for Guinea's Ex-President, Colleagues
Analysts say plans by Guinea's transitional military government to prosecute former President Alpha Conde and 26 of his top officials will likely be marred by doubts over the… Read more »
May 15, 2022
Somalia: Parliament Reelects Former President to Top Job
Somalia's parliament has reelected former President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud following marathon voting in Mogadishu on Sunday. Read more »
May 14, 2022
Somalia: Police in Mogadishu Announce Lockdown Ahead of Presidential Poll
Somalia's police force says it will impose a lockdown in the capital beginning late Saturday to maintain security for the Sunday presidential election. According to the directive,… Read more »
May 06, 2022
Guinea: Guinea to Prosecute Ousted President Alpha Conde
Guinea's military government this week announced plans to prosecute ousted President Alpha Conde and 26 of his former officials for murder, rape, kidnapping and other crimes.… Read more »
May 05, 2022
Somalia: Presidential Election Set for May 15
Somali lawmakers have set May 15th as the date they will select the country's next president. Read more »
June 22, 2018
Kenya: Govt Takes Steps to Recognize Intersex People
Kenya is beginning to recognize people who identify as intersex, meaning they are born with genitalia, chromosomes or reproductive organs that don't fit the typical definitions of… Read more »
February 19, 2014
Uganda: New Law Bans Mini-Skirts
The Ugandan government said the president has signed into law sweeping and controversial anti-pornography legislation that outlaws miniskirts and other types of revealing clothing. Read more »
February 12, 2014
Central African Republic: Séléka Rebellion Sparks Cycle of Violence
Every day brings reports of new atrocities in the Central African Republic (CAR), where fighting between Muslims and Christians has left at least two thousand dead and displaced… Read more »
January 25, 2014
Central African Republic: Govt Names New PM
The government in the Central African Republic has named a new prime minister as tensions remain high in the capital, Bangui. Read more »