May 30, 2023
Somalia: Deadly Battle Under Way in Central Somalia After Al-Shabaab Attack
Heavy fighting has been reported in central Somalia after al-Shabab militants stormed a government military camp in the town of Masagaway on Tuesday, the second attack in days. Read more »
Sudan: China Seeks Stronger Ties With Sudan Amid Regional, International Tug-of-War
China has been a major investment partner in Sudan's energy, agriculture and transport sectors in recent years, pumping nearly $6 billion in investments into the country since… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Summons U.S. Diplomat About Social Media Ads Urging Voter Registration
The Zimbabwe government said it summoned the acting U.S. ambassador to Zimbabwe over an ad urging citizens in the southern African nation to register to vote. Read more »
May 29, 2023
Malawi: Relocated Refugees Decry Dehumanising Conditions
In Malawi, hundreds of people who were forcibly relocated to the country's only refugee camp are complaining of poor conditions with no food, clean water or shelter. The U.N.'s… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Targets 600 Rhinos for Dehorning
Since the start of the year, at least six rhinos have been poached in Etosha National Park, home to the highest concentration of black rhinos in the world. Last week, the Ministry… Read more »
Uganda: Activists Blast Enactment of 'Abhorrent' Anti-Gay Law
Gay activists in Uganda are calling for a repeal of the Anti-Homosexuality Act signed into law Monday by President Yoweri Museveni. With members of Uganda's LGBTQ community in… Read more »
May 28, 2023
Somalia: Somali Leaders Reach Landmark Political Agreement
Somalia's political leaders have agreed to reshape the country's political system after four days of meetings in the capital, Mogadishu. Read more »
South Africa: Poachers Pluck South Africa's 'Succulent' Plants for Chinese Market
South African customs officials recently became suspicious when they noticed that shipments of "Made in China" children's toys were being sent, oddly, back to China. Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Conducts Air Strike On Al-Shabab in Somalia
The United States conducted an airstrike on al-Shabab militants Friday in Somalia, according to U.S. Africa Command. Read more »
May 27, 2023
Botswana: Botswana President Launches Another Attack Against De Beers
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has again criticized a 54-year-old partnership with world-leading diamond producer De Beers, saying his country will not back down on demands… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Storms AU Peacekeeper Base in Southern Somalia
Officials in Somalia say Al-Shabab militants early Friday stormed a military base manned by African Union forces from Uganda, multiple sources said. Read more »
Somalia: Russia Offers Military Support to Somalia
Somali diplomats said Friday that Russia had offered to help support Somalia's armed forces in their battle against the al-Shabab terrorist group. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Holds 'Historic' Regional Elections
Residents in Somalia's semi-autonomous state of Puntland cast votes in local elections on Thursday, despite an opposition boycott that led to security incidents in the days before… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Sanctions 5 Al-Shabaab Commanders, 4 Charcoal Smugglers
The United States has targeted mid-level al-Shabab commanders and multiple junior finance officers with new sanctions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Journalists Aim to Avoid Violence in This Year's Elections
As Zimbabwe prepares for general elections, journalists are hoping to avoid a repeat of the harassment and attacks they've faced while trying to cover past elections. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Sudan: Khartoum Residents Bear the Brunt of the Cost of War
As the fighting in Khartoum entered its 22nd day, the remaining civilians in the city described brutal conditions. Many had nearly run out of supplies, markets remained shuttered… Read more »
May 23, 2023
Sudan: UN Urges Sudan Rivals to Engage in Dialogue As 7-Day Ceasefire Starts
A weeklong cease-fire in Sudan went into effect late Monday as witnesses in the capital, Khartoum, reported some clashes. Read more »
Africa: UN Chief - Warring Nations Must Protect Civilians
The U.N. Secretary-General said Tuesday that the world is failing to live up to its commitments to protect civilians, an obligation that is preserved in international humanitarian… Read more »
Uganda: Activists Say Future of Media Uncertain
A report in Uganda shows journalists there face a difficult present and uncertain future. Activists say while abuses and human rights violations against journalists decreased… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Says Al-Shabaab Leader Injured in Airstrike in Somalia
An al-Shabab leader appears to have survived the latest United States military airstrike in Somalia, according to a spokesperson for U.S. Africa Command. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Eritrea: In State Visit, Eritrea and China Signal Deeper Partnership
When Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in China for a four-day state visit, he was greeted with fanfare that included a red carpet, a guard of honor military procession and… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Military Confirms Airstrike Against Al-Shabaab
The United States military has confirmed conducting a new airstrike against al-Shabab militants in the Middle Juba region of southern Somalia. Read more »
Sudan: 7-Day Cease-Fire Starts in Sudan
The United Nation's top envoy in Sudan on Monday welcomed a U.S.-Saudi brokered cease-fire even as he warned that the Sudan conflict shows no sign of slowing down. Read more »
Cameroon: Aid Groups in Cameroon Urge Women With Obstetric Fistula to Seek Medical Treatment
As the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula approaches Tuesday, scores of women who have been treated for the medical condition are encouraging their peers in northern… Read more »
May 21, 2023
Sudan: Sudanese Paramilitary Forces Pledge Adherence to New Cease-Fire With Army
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) pledged Sunday to adhere to a newly agreed, short-term cease-fire with the Sudanese army. Read more »