January 18, 2023
Africa: The West, Debt and Other Takeaways From Chinese Foreign Minister's Visit
China's new Foreign Minister Qin Gang wrapped up his first international tour to Africa this week, during which he visited five diverse countries -- Ethiopia, Gabon, Benin, Angola… Read more »
January 17, 2023
Somalia: Analysts Say Govt Needs to Protect Gains in War Against Al-Shabaab
Somalis are hailing the capture of the port town of Haradhere as a major victory in the fight against the Islamist militant group al-Shabab. The port, once a base for Somali… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Reopens Schools Despite Rise in Cholera Cases
There was visible excitement among students when schools reopened Tuesday in Malawi's two biggest cities, Lilongwe and Blantyre, after a two-week suspension caused by a cholera… Read more »
Africa: U.S. Treasury Secretary's African Visit The First of Many Engagements - Analyst
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is headed to Senegal, Zambia and South Africa this week to discuss trade expansion, investment and the U.S. commitment to African economies. Read more »
Cameroon: Activists Push Gender Parity for Senate Elections
Activists in Cameroon are urging more women candidates to enter races for Senate seats before a January 28 deadline. Only 26 members of Cameroon's 100-member senate are women, a… Read more »
January 16, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Opposition Members in Court Following Arrests for 'Illegal Meeting'
Twenty-five members of Zimbabwe's main opposition party, Citizens Coalition for Change, appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on Monday on charges of holding an illegal meeting… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Christian Group Condemns Gruesome Murder of Priest, Church Attack
The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the killing of a Catholic priest in central Niger state Sunday and suggested Christians might need to take up arms to defend… Read more »
Kenya: Analysts Question Viability of Proposed Ugandan Railway Link to Kenya
Ugandan officials have confirmed switching from a Chinese to a Turkish company to build a proposed $2 billion railway line linking the capital, Kampala, to the border with Kenya.… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Forces Capture Two Towns From Militants
The Somali government reported on Monday that government forces have captured two towns previously controlled by militant group al-Shabab in the central Galmudug State. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Key Towns in Somalia, Killing At Least 15 People
At least 15 people were killed and more than 50 injured in three bombings Saturday in the central Hirshabelle state of Somalia, according to officials. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Security Forces Seize Weapons, Arrest Al-Shabab Suspect in Mogadishu
Authorities in Somalia say they have seized a weapons cache allegedly buried by al-Shabab militants at a house in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, during a joint operation. Read more »
Malawi: Unicef Delivers Anti-Cholera Supplies to Malawi
The U.N.'s children's agency, UNICEF, has handed over lifesaving supplies worth about $300,000 to support Malawi's fight against a cholera outbreak which has killed more than 700… Read more »
January 13, 2023
Ethiopia: Regional Forces in Ethiopia Withdraw From Tigray
Ethiopia's army says Amhara forces that allied with them in the war against Tigrayan rebels have withdrawn from a strategic city in the region as part of a November peace deal. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Rallies to Fight Militants
Somalia's public rally Thursday against the Islamist militant group al-Shabab was a much-needed show of unity, say analysts. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud rallied… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Mastermind of 2019 Nairobi Terrorist Attack
The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest of the alleged leader of the 2019 attack on Nairobi's Dusit D2 hotel complex.… Read more »
Africa: As China Reopens, African Countries Gear Up for Business
After three years of closed borders under its strict "zero-COVID" policy, China reopened its doors to allow international travelers in -- and Chinese with cabin fever out -- a move… Read more »
Africa: German, French Ministers Call for African Permanent Seats On UNSC
The foreign ministers of France and Germany have voiced support for Africa to receive two permanent seats on the powerful U.N. Security Council. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Mali: Simultaneous Militant Attacks Kill 14 Malian Soldiers
Mali's army says 14 troops were killed and 11 wounded Tuesday in central Mali when their vehicles struck explosives planted by Islamist militants. Read more »
Zambia: Former Ruling Party Rejects IMF Allegation of Corruption Under Lungu
Zambia's former ruling Patriotic Front party has rejected a report by the International Monetary Fund saying corruption flourished under its government. Read more »
Cameroon: MSF Welcomes Cameroon's Release of Staff Accused of Aiding Separatists
Doctors Without Borders, known by its French abbreviation MSF, welcomed Cameroon's release of five members of its staff detained for a year on charges of helping separatists. MSF… Read more »
Africa: Human Rights Watch - Africa Needs to Develop Policies to Monitor, Respond to Abuses
Human Rights Watch says African nations need to do more to address the widespread displacement, killings and other abuses that have come about from the continent's many conflicts.… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Somalia: Somali Government Says Funding Sources to Al-Shabab Shut Down
The Somali government says it has shut down the financial infrastructure that supports Islamist militant group al-Shabab. Read more »
Nigeria: Activists Welcome Release of Nine #EndSARS Protesters
Nigerian activists have welcomed the release of nine protesters who took part in 2020 demonstrations against police brutality. Read more »
Cameroon: Fishers Urge Stop to Gulf of Guinea Poachers to Reverse EU Ban
Fishing boats arrive back at Idenau, a coastal village near Cameroon's western border with Nigeria. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Some Zimbabweans Fear Violence Will Taint Upcoming Elections
Rights groups say a brutal attack on Zimbabwe opposition supporters was clearly intended to harass and intimidate them ahead of elections expected later this year. Read more »