September 01, 2023
Africa: African Union Suspends Gabon Following Bongo's Removal
Military rulers in Gabon were on Friday digesting the decision of the African Union (AU) to suspend the country from the regional bloc following the overthrow of President Ali… Read more »
August 31, 2023
Gabon: Coup Chief Named Interim Leader As West Condemns Bongo Ouster
Gabon's junta has named coup chief General Brice Oligui Nguema, head of the presidential Republican Guard, as the country's interim leader. The move comes after soldiers deposed… Read more »
August 30, 2023
Gabon: The Republic of Gabon in Dates
A coup attempt is underway in Gabon. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, a group of soldiers declared the "end to the regime" of President Ali Bongo, whose election for a… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Army Chief Meets Egypt's Al-Sisi in Move to Reopen Peace Talks
On his first trip abroad since the outbreak of war in April, Sudan's army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, visited Egypt on Tuesday in an attempt to reopen peace talks. Read more »
August 29, 2023
Ethiopia: At Least 183 Killed in Clashes in Ethiopia's Amhara Region
At least 183 people have died in violent clashes in Ethiopia's Amhara region since July, according to the United Nations. Read more »
August 17, 2023
Senegal: Hunger-Striking Opposition Leader Sonko Struck Off Electoral Roll
Detained Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been removed from the country's electoral roll in a move denounced by his political party as "inhumane persecution". Sonko,… Read more »
West Africa: West African Bloc Meets On Niger As AU Rebuffs Military Move
Defence leaders from West Africa's Ecowas bloc are meeting in Ghana on Thursday to discuss a potential military intervention in Niger, whose president was ousted in a coup. The… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Senegal: Fears for Opposition Leader Sonko Amid Ongoing Hunger Strike
Concerns are mounting for the health of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who's been on hunger strike since his detention in July on charges of insurrection. Read more »
August 15, 2023
Niger: Minister in Exile Calls for Bazoum's Release Before Negotiations
Niger's junta has no legitimacy to try President Mohamed Bazoum, exiled foreign minister Hassoumi Massoudou told RFI and France 24 in an interview. Read more »
August 11, 2023
Niger: Concern Grows for President, Detained By Junta for Over Two Weeks
The African Union, European Union and United Nations expressed concern on Friday over the detention of Niger's elected president, Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted by members of his… Read more »
August 09, 2023
Senegal: Political Arrests, Media Restrictions a Worry in Lead up to Senegal Elections
In six months' time the Senegalese will head to the polls to choose their next president. But observers say that government-imposed restrictions on social media, journalists and… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Niger: Military Intervention in Niger Would Be Complicated and Messy, Analysts Warn
An array of geopolitical commentators, historians, journalists as well as social and environmental activists warned on Monday in leading French media outlets of the cataclysm… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Niger: Ousted President Warns of 'Devastating Consequences' As Niger Junta Voids Military Deals
Niger's junta has revoked a draft of military cooperation agreements with France - a move that could drastically reshape a fight against Islamist insurgents in the region - as… Read more »
West Africa: Niger No Closer to Restoring Order As ECOWAS Deadline Looms
The West African economic bloc Ecowas has given the leaders of a coup in Niger until Sunday to restore order. But for now, the elected president remains in detention in his palace… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Niger: Niger Junta Accuses France of Plotting to 'Intervene Militarily'
Niger's military junta has accused France of seeking to "intervene militarily" to return deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to power as tensions mount with the country's former… Read more »
Niger: 'Outside Interests' Driving Anti-France Protests in Niger, Says Deposed PM
Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, who was removed as prime minister of Niger when military officers seized power last week, told RFI and France 24 that external forces are seeking to stir up… Read more »
July 30, 2023
West Africa: West African Leaders Threaten Intervention in Niger After Military Coup
West African leaders have imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger's military junta, threatening military action if ousted President Mohammed Bazoum is not reinstated within… Read more »
Niger: France Condemns Anti-French Protests Following Coup
France has condemned violence against its diplomatic mission in Niger and pledged to react strongly to any attack on its nationals or interests, as anti-French protests took place… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Central African Republic: Low Turnout As CAR Votes On Third Mandate for President Touadera
Low turnout has been reported as the Central African Republic voted in a referendum on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadera to seek a third term. Read more »
July 29, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Politician Sonko Arrested Again
Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko was arrested late Friday for allegedly stealing a gendarme's phone and posting a "subversive" message. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Niger Soldiers Declare Coup, Overthrow Govt After Holding President
Members of Niger's military say they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power and overthrown his government in an apparent coup attempt. Read more »
July 22, 2023
Mali: New Constitution Adopted After Court Validation
The Constitutional Court in Mali has endorsed the final result of last month's referendum on forming a new constitution. With nearly 97 percent of the vote in favour, it is a major… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe Roll Out Red Carpet for 'Brother' Iran's Official Visit
Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a "critical strategic partner" while… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Leader Sonko Says He Must Be Allowed to Run in First Interview in Over a Month
Ousmane Sonko has promised to run in the coming presidential election in Senegal and warned President Macky Sall against trying to stop him. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Senegal: Macky Sall Rules Out Run for Third Term As President
Senegal's President Macky Sall announced that he won't seek re-election in a speech on national television on Monday evening. Read more »