August 29, 2023
Africa: Prigozhin's Death Will Disrupt Wagner Group Activities in Africa - Analysts
While it might be too early to assess the effects the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and other leaders on the Wagner Group's operations in Africa, some analysts say there will be… Read more »
Somalia: Military Operations Against Al-Shabaab Will Continue Until Final Victory - President Mohamud
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said military operations against al-Shabab will not stop until final victory is achieved. Read more »
August 26, 2023
Zimbabwe: US Embassy Joins Others Voicing Concern About Zimbabwe Election
The U.S. Embassy in Harare joined other election observers Saturday in voicing deep concerns about Zimbabwe's general election, saying it fell short of the requirements of the… Read more »
August 25, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Concerned Message On Niger Being Misinterpreted
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS held a news conference Friday in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, hours after coup leaders in Niger announced an alliance with neighboring Burkina… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rights Groups Condemn Arrests of Election Observers
Human rights groups and election observers are condemning the arrests of 35 independent election monitors in Zimbabwe on charges of plotting to release unofficial poll results. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Gabon: Last-Minute Gabon Voting Rule Change Poses Governance Risk, Experts Say
Political analysts say a last-minute rule change in Gabon's August 26 national elections, which now stipulates voters must select their presidential and parliamentary candidate… Read more »
August 20, 2023
Somalia: Somalia Orders Tiktok, Telegram Shut Down
Somalia's Ministry of Communications and Technology is ordering the country's internet service providers to turn off access for social media companies TikTok, Telegram, and the… Read more »
August 15, 2023
West Africa: West African Bloc Critical of Plan to Prosecute Ousted Nigerien President
Officials of the West African bloc ECOWAS say they are "stupefied" by the charge of high treason that Niger's military rulers have leveled against Niger's ousted president, Mohamed… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Niger: Nigerian Delegation Meets With Niger's Junta As Military Intervention Looms
A delegation of religious leaders from Nigeria arrived Saturday in Niger and met with members of the military junta who took control of the country last month. Read more »
August 09, 2023
Niger: Niger Junta Defies Ecowas and International Community Pressure
It's been three days since coup leaders in Niger ignored a deadline by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to return Niger to civilian rule or face serious repercussions,… Read more »
Niger: Former Rebel Leader Launches Group to Oppose Junta
A former rebel leader and politician in Niger has launched a movement opposing the military junta that seized power two weeks ago -- the first sign of organized resistance to army… Read more »
August 07, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS to Meet On Niger After Junta Defies Deadline
West African leaders say they will meet on Thursday to discuss the crisis in Niger after the country's military rulers defied a deadline to reinstate the ousted president or face a… Read more »
August 05, 2023
Zimbabwe: U.S. Official Calls for Free, Fair Elections, End to Political Violence in Zimbabwe
Editor's note: U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee gave an interview to VOA Zimbabwe Service's Blessing Zulu on Thursday. Read more »
July 31, 2023
West Africa: Sahel Region Coups Make Room for Terrorist Groups - Analysts
West African nations have given Niger one week to return to civilian rule following the recent coup there and threatened measures including the use of force unless coup leaders… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Coup By Elite Presidential Guard Might Be Short Lived - Analysts
Analysts say the apparent coup attempt in Niger was not totally surprising, given the West African nation's history of political upheaval. There have been four successful coups and… Read more »
Nigeria: Analysts Criticize Detention of Central Bank Governor
Nigeria's Department of State Services, or DSS, has launched an investigation into the chaotic arrest of Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele. Read more »
July 26, 2023
Africa: Amid Chinese Foreign Ministry Shake-up, Wang On Africa Tour
This week as Beijing suddenly announced that China's foreign minister Qin Gang had been removed after just seven months in the job, his predecessor and now replacement, seasoned… Read more »
Africa: What Africa and Russia Have to Gain From Summit
JOHANNESBURG -- African leaders, including South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, are heading to St. Petersburg this week for the second Russia-Africa Summit, as an isolated… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Opposition Protests Race Quotas for Management Jobs
Members of South Africa's main opposition party took to the streets Wednesday in Cape Town to protest a new law that allows racial quotas in the workplace, saying it will… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: Opposition Leader Raila Odinga Says Protests Will Continue
Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga says a wave of protests against high taxes and the rising cost of living will continue, despite a cancellation of Wednesday's demonstrations.… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Ukraine War Looms Large Over Russia-Africa Summit
African leaders are to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg at the end of this month for a summit, billed as strengthening cooperation in peace, security,… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroon Military, Separatists Trade Accusations of Civilian Killings
Cameroon's military says it has arrested scores of rebels suspected in the shooting deaths of 10 civilians Sunday in the northwest town of Bamenda. The military says separatists… Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: Zuma's Prison Release Ruled Unlawful
South Africa's Constitutional Court has ruled that former President Jacob Zuma's early release from prison because of claimed medical conditions was unlawful. Read more »
July 12, 2023
Zimbabwe: Court Disqualifies Former Ruling Party Official From Elections
Zimbabwe's Electoral Court has disqualified a former minister and senior ruling party official who fled the country from running in next month's election. The court ruled Savior… Read more »
Uganda: Government Rejects Torture Allegations
Uganda's government is rejecting claims that top officials, including President Yoweri Museveni and his son, were responsible for the torture of political opponents. Read more »