August 14
Sudan: US-Sponsored Peace Talks for Sudan Begin in Geneva
US-sponsored peace talks begin in Geneva on Wednesday in a process to end hostilities in Sudan, one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises but they seem likely to start… Read more »
June 25
South Africa: Building Peace in Our Own Backyard - South African Women Take Center Stage in Peacebuilding
As part of South Africa's broader peacebuilding strategy, women who have long been at the forefront of grassroots efforts to combat issues ranging from gender-based violence to… Read more »
May 14
Africa: Media Must Dig Deep into Root Causes of Africa's Conflicts - AU Special Envoy Bineta Diop
Africa continues to grapple with the harsh realities of conflict. From long-running struggles in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia to the recent eruption of… Read more »
February 23
Senegal: President Macky Sall Calls for Talks to Set Election Date
During his interview with the Senegalese press held on February 22, President Macky Sall made an announcement: "On April 2, my mission ends at the head of Senegal." This… Read more »
February 19
Niger: Ecowas Prepares to Lift Sanctions on Niger - Report
According to information from Jeune Afrique, regional organization Ecowas will lift the economic sanctions on Niger "soon" - a decision made after the coup on July 26, 2023, by… Read more »
February 14
Senegal: 'Why Should We Call for a Dialogue? Dialogue for Whom? With Whom and About What?'
There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen… Read more »
January 03
Ethiopia: Somalia Rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal as 'Aggression'
A maritime access agreement between landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared republic of Somaliland was characterised by Somalia as an act of "aggression", Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
South Africa: Israel To Appear Before ICJ After South Africa Files Lawsuit
Israel will go before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague after South Africa requested a court order to stop their attacks in Gaza, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
December 19, 2023
Sudan: RSF Paramilitary Seizes Control of Crucial Aid Hub
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Monday, December 18, that they took control of a Sudanese army camp east of the Hantoub Bridge as intensifying fighting continued close to… Read more »
Chad: Chad Holds Divisive Post-Coup Constitutional Referendum to End Military Rule
Chadians began voting on a new constitution in preparation for the 2024 elections, which attempts to heal political and social rifts in the oil-producing, fractured and poor… Read more »
December 15, 2023
Kenya: Young Kenyans Demand Boycott of Israeli Products, Businesses
Kenyan youth are pushing for a national boycott of Israeli goods as a way to express their outrage over Israel's military assault on Gaza since October 7, The New Arab reports. Read more »
December 11, 2023
South Sudan: At Least Two Killed in Attack on Red Cross Convoy in Sudan
Two people were killed and seven others were injured in an attack on an International Committee of the Red Cross relief convoy in the Sudanese city of Khartoum on Sunday, December… Read more »
December 12, 2023
West Africa: UN Peacekeeping Mission Officially Ends in Mali
The United Nations mission concluded its ten-year deployment in Mali, as per the directive of the military administration of Mali, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »
December 11, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Orders 15 UAE Diplomats to Leave Country
Sudan designated 15 employees of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) embassy persona non grata and ordered them to leave the country within 48 hours, Reuters reports. Read more »
December 08, 2023
Mauritania: Chad and Mauritania Pave Way to Dissolve G5 Anti-Militant Alliance
Mauritania and Chad have cleared the way for the disintegration of the G5 Sahel coalition, which was formed in 2014, to address extremists and other issues in the sub-region, Al… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Former President Ernest Koroma to be Questioned Over Failed Coup
Former president Ernest Bai Koroma will be questioned by authorities for his alleged involvement in a botched coup in Sierra Leone on November 26, 2023. Read more »
November 30, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: EU Cancels Election Observation Mission in DR Congo
The European Union cancelled its election monitoring mission for the general elections scheduled for December 20 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, due to security concerns,… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Army General Accuses UAE of Supporting Rapid Support Forces' Militia
A senior Sudanese general for the first time, openly accused the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of supplying weapons to its paramilitary opponent, the Rapid Support Forces… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Malawi: President Chakwera Under Fire for Sending Malawians to Work on Israeli Farms
President Lazarus Chakwera and his administration came under fire from opposition parties and human rights organizations in Malawi, for a deal allowing 221 young young Malawians to… Read more »
November 16, 2023
South Africa: Member of Humanitarian Organization Gift of the Givers Killed in Gaza
Ahmed Abbasi, a member of Gift of the Givers (GOTG), a South African humanitarian aid organization known for their work around the world, was killed in Gaza today, Eyewitness… Read more »
November 14, 2023
East Africa: Burying The Hatchet - Kenya's President Ruto, Sudan Leader Abdel Burhan Agree to Support Peace Talks
President William Ruto of Kenya and Sudanese leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan reached an agreement to endorse the Jeddah peace process aimed at resolving the conflict in Sudan,… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Sudan: Saudi Arabia Hosts Sudan Peace Talks, Falls Short of Ceasefire
Conflicting groups in Sudan have not agreed upon an instant ceasefire, indicating that violence would likely continue despite efforts by mediators to call for a ceasefire and… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Govt Wants Referendum on Amhara, Tigray Disputes
Ethiopia's government announced plans to resolve the territorial dispute between the Amhara and Tigray regions through a referendum, BBC reports. Read more »
October 31, 2023
Africa: Will Mali Cope Without UN Peacekeepers?
Peacekeeping operations have played a crucial role in stabilising fragile situations across Africa for more than 60 years. United Nations (UN)-led missions in Africa and about 27… Read more »
October 27, 2023
Niger: U.S. Senate Refuses to Withdraw American Troops From Niger
The U.S. Senate decisively rejected a bill on Thursday, October 26, 2023, that would have forced President Joe Biden to withdraw American troops from Niger, a West African… Read more »