January 01
Ethiopia: Ethiopia 'Secures' Access to Sea After Deal With Somaliland
Ethiopia and the self-declared republic of Somaliland have signed a "historic" initial agreement that will allow landlocked Ethiopia to have access to the Red Sea, Prime Minister… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Central Africa: Central Africa Blames Fuel Shortage On Supply Disruptions, Smuggling
Central Africa has, for months, been plagued with acute fuel shortages that have stifled regional economic growth, disrupted local businesses, and contributed to rising food prices… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pushes Ahead With Anti-Counterfeit Phone Plan - Activists Fear Surveillance
The Kenyan government announced this month that it intends to go forward with a plan that it says will help address the problem of counterfeit phones, but digital rights activists… Read more »
Niger: French Departure From Niger Underscores Fading Influence
France closes 2023 with a diminished presence in Africa's restive Sahel region, after withdrawing troops from three once-staunch allied countries collectively fighting an Islamist… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Clashes Intensify in Eastern DRC As Nation Awaits Final Election Outcome
Clashes have intensified between the powerful M23 rebels and the army in parts of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as Congolese await the results of the December 20th… Read more »
Africa: Africa Forges Global Ties, Seeks More International Influence
Africa worked in 2023 to become a focus of global power and draw the attention of influential nations seeking to build political and economic relations with the 54 countries on the… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Sudan: High-Stakes Sudan Peace Talks Postponed for 'Technical Reasons'
Amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the highly anticipated face-to-face meeting between the top commanders of the warring Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support… Read more »
Chad: Chad's President Pledges Respect of Referendum That Paves Way to Civilian Rule
Chad's Supreme Court will on Thursday declare definitive results of the country's constitutional referendum that paves the way for a return to civilian rule. Read more »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 150 Following Christmas Eve Attack in Nigeria
The death toll in Nigeria's Christmas Eve attacked by armed gangs has risen to 150, Plateau state officials said Wednesday, while survivors and observers expressed outrage at the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Police Gather in DR Congo Capital Ahead of Election Protest
Police gathered Wednesday in the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo in a bid to prevent a demonstration called by opposition parties against last week's national… Read more »
December 26, 2023
Africa: Countries Reliant on India's Rice Hit With Skyrocketing Prices
Arnong Mungoei has farmed rice in Thailand's Khon Kaen province for half a century. Read more »
December 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Diaspora Voters Favor Tshisekedi in DR Congo Polls
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Independent National Electoral Commission published partial results Friday for the December 20 presidential election. This first session… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Malawi: Malawi Bans Maize Imports From Kenya, Tanzania Over Disease
Malawi, which already is suffering from food shortages, this week banned the import of unmilled maize from Kenya and Tanzania over concerns that the spread of maize lethal necrosis… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congolese Voters Share Hopes, Expectations of Next DRC Leader
Vote counting is underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo after Wednesday's presidential and parliamentary elections, which have been extended into Thursday. Incumbent… Read more »
Kenya: Scientists Aim to Save Northern White Rhino From Extinction
Kenyan and international researchers are hoping to save the northern white rhino species from extinction by implanting eggs from an older female northern white rhino into a female… Read more »
Somalia: U.S.-Somali Operation Kills a Top Al-Shabab Commander
The Somali government has reported that a senior al-Shabab commander involved in the militant group's attacks in Somalia and Kenya was killed in a U.S. airstrike Sunday near the… Read more »
Angola: Angola to Quit OPEC
Angola's minister of oil resources announced Thursday the west African nation has decided to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, OPEC. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Africa: African Activists Praise Pope's Decision On Same-Sex Marriage - Religious Groups Critical
Nigerian activist Promise Ohiri, known as Empress Cookie, woke up to cheering news on Tuesday. Read more »
Sudan: In Sudan, Health Care Crisis Looms for Unborn, Newborn As Conflict Escalates
According to the British charity Save the Children, some 30,000 children will be born in war-torn Sudan over the next three months without access to proper medical care, such as… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Airstrike Targets 'High-Ranking' Al-Shabab Commander
The Somali government has reported that a high-ranking al-Shabab commander in the south of the country was targeted in collaboration with the United Sates military. Read more »
December 17, 2023
South Africa: Zuma Says He Will Not Support ANC in Next Year's Election
Former South African president Jacob Zuma said Saturday that we will not vote for the ruling African National Congress party next year in the country's general election. Read more »
Africa: AU Mission in Somalia Resumes Drawdown After 3-Month Pause
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia on Sunday resumed handing over security responsibilities to Somali government forces after a three-month pause, officials said. Read more »
December 16, 2023
East Africa: Somalia Joins East Africa Trade Bloc
Somalia on Friday formally signed on as the newest member of the East African Community trade bloc at the presidential residence in Kampala, Uganda. Read more »
December 14, 2023
Somalia: Turkey Expects Somali President's Son to Return, Face Trial Over Fatal Traffic Accident
Turkey's justice minister announced Thursday that Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's son is expected to return to Turkey to face trial over a fatal traffic accident in… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Tries Negotiations With Niger's Coup Leaders but Analysts Skeptical
The West African bloc ECOWAS is seeking to hold talks with Niger's military government and chart a course forward following the country's July coup that ousted President Mohamed… Read more »