April 01
Senegal: Democratic Process Is a Source of Inspiration for Some
After months of debate and political crisis caused by outgoing president Macky Sall's decision to delay Senegal elections, the country pulled it off. Elections took place in a… Read more »
March 31
Somalia: Somalia's Puntland Region Voices Opposition to Revisions to Provisional Constitution
Somalia's semi-autonomous region of Puntland is criticizing changes made by the federal parliament to the country's provisional constitution and announced it is withdrawing… Read more »
March 28
Somalia: Somali Government Says At Least 80 Al-Shabab Militants Killed in Attacks
The Somali government said Thursday its soldiers -- backed by international partners and local clan militias -- killed about 80 al-Shabab militants and wounded dozens more in three… Read more »
March 27
Gabon: Thousands Arrive in Gabon for Dialogue to End Military Transition
Thousands of people are gathering in Libreville and Akanda for what the government calls an Inclusive National Dialogue, to be held April 2 to 30, aimed at bringing Gabon back to… Read more »
March 26
Cameroon: Supporters Want Cameroon's Four-Decade President, 91, to Run Again
Supporters are urging the world's oldest leader, 91-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya, to run for office in the 2025 presidential election, potentially extending his more… Read more »
Africa: Climate Change Leaves 'Dire Situation' for 45 Million African Children - Unicef
The United Nations children's fund says there is a "dire situation" in several eastern and southern African countries, where at least 45 million children are dealing with severe… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Opposition Parties Criticize New Election Laws
A new electoral regulation in South Sudan has received harsh criticism from opposition parties that see the move as a way to lock them out of the forthcoming general election that… Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Eyes April 18 to Potentially Resume Sudan Peace Talks in Jeddah
The United States is eyeing April 18 for the potential resumption of Sudan peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of Washington's efforts to mitigate a dire humanitarian… Read more »
March 25
Nigeria: Nigeria Sues Cryptocurrency Firm Binance for Tax Evasion
Nigerian authorities on Monday slapped four counts of tax evasion on cryptocurrency exchange company Binance and said it was seeking collaboration with Interpol to arrest an… Read more »
Senegal: Vote Counting Underway in Senegal Presidential Election
Vote counting is underway as Senegalese cast their ballots Sunday for presidential candidates after months of political tension and uncertainty. Read more »
March 24
Somalia: 16 Suspects Arrested in Somalia Hotel Attack
Somalia's security agents have arrested 16 people in connection with the March 14 attack on an upscale hotel near the presidential palace in Mogadishu, the government has… Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Voters Hit the Polls to Choose Their Next Leader
Senegalese voters are casting ballots after outgoing President Macky Sall's attempt to delay the elections plunged the country into months of political crisis. Read more »
March 23
Somalia: Cholera Kills At Least 54 in Somalia - Humanitarians Call for Action
At least 54 people have lost their lives to cholera in Somalia in recent months. Nine of those deaths occurred within the past week, marking the highest weekly death toll this… Read more »
March 22
Libya: Migrant Organization - At Least 65 Bodies Found in Mass Grave in Libya
The bodies of at least 65 migrants have been discovered in a mass grave in Libya, the International Organization for Migration said Friday, adding that it is "profoundly shocked… Read more »
March 21
South Africa: Oxfam Accuses Rich Corporations of 'Grabbing' Water From Global South
As the United Nations observes World Water Day on Friday, there is a growing risk of conflict over water resources as climate change takes hold, the international body said. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's ANC Pushes to Keep Zuma's Party Out of Elections
South Africa's governing party has gone to court to try stop a newly created rival party from contesting May elections. Read more »
Eswatini: Wildlife Conservation, Traditional Medicine Collide in Eswatini
Traditional medicine, or "muti," is an important part of Eswatini's culture. However, an increasing demand for muti has placed some of the southern African kingdom's animal species… Read more »
March 20
Cameroon: Cameroon's Opposition Says It Won't Stop Efforts to Oust Biya Despite Threats
The Cameroon government has threatened to arrest members of two opposition parties, accusing them of seeking to create coalitions and alliances for a transitional government to… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Could Become World's Largest Hunger Crisis - UN
U.N. humanitarian officials said Wednesday that nearly a year into Sudan's civil war, almost 18 million people are facing crisis levels of food insecurity -- and tens of thousands… Read more »
South Africa: South African Media Outlet Files Complaint Over Op-Ed
One of South Africa's leading news websites has filed a complaint with the country's Press Council, alleging that another media company is trying to discredit reporters who… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Russia Donates Fertilizer, Grain to Zimbabwe
Russia donated 25,000 tons of grain and 23,000 tons of fertilizer to Zimbabwe to help combat the effects of El Nino-induced drought, which has dwindled crop yields in most parts of… Read more »
March 19
South Africa: South Africa Accuses U.S. Congress of Adding It to a New 'Axis of Evil' Over Israel Genocide Case
South Africa seeks to limit the damage to its relations with Washington caused by its legal challenge to Israel's assault on Gaza, a South African official said on Tuesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Troops Rescue 16 Abductees in Kaduna
Nigeria's military on Tuesday said troops have rescued 16 abductees in northwest Kaduna state after exchanging fire with insurgents who attacked a local community on Sunday night… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Says Operation Against Al-Shabab Killed Nearly 40 Militants
The Somali government says that a new military operation against al-Shabab killed nearly 40 militants in Lower Shabelle region. Read more »
Africa: New Study Reports Widespread Forced Labor Abuses
Forced labor generates $236 billion a year in illegal profits, a dramatic increase of $64 billion since 2014, a new study by the International Labor Organization reported on… Read more »