March 18
Gambia: Lawmakers Move Forward On Bill to Reverse FGM Ban
Gambian lawmakers voted 42 in favor and four against to send the FGM ban reversal bill to a parliamentary committee. Activists warn that the bill will harm Gambia's human rights… Read more »
Africa: How Distrust in Western Vaccines Was Born During Colonialism
In the early days of colonialism, many unsafe vaccinations were tested on African subjects without their knowledge or consent. This unaddressed trauma may explain vaccine hesitancy… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria's 'Baby Factories' Continue to Thrive
Child traffickers often abduct girls and young women, take them to isolated locations and impregnate them. When they give birth, their babies are sold to childless couples. The… Read more »
Togo: Togoland - Germany's First and Smallest African Colony
Germany's 30-year rule in Togoland seemed relatively peaceful compared to other German colonies, and Togoland was promoted as "a model colony." But it was a self-serving myth for… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - Gunmen Abduct 87 Villagers in Kaduna State
Northern Nigeria has been hit by a renewed wave of mass kidnappings. The victims' families face having to pay hefty ransoms to get their loved ones back. Read more »
March 17
Egypt: EU to Provide Egypt $8.06 Billion Funding Package
The money, paid out over three years, is partly to help Egypt "move further away from Russian gas" and fund efforts to curb migration. Read more »
Niger: 'Condescending Attitude' - Niger Cuts Ties With U.S. Army
The US operated a major drone base near Agadez to combat Islamist militants. But since a coup last year, Niger's ruling junta has cut ties with Western powers and moved closer… Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: 16 Soldiers Killed in Delta State Community Clashes
The peacekeeping soldiers were responding to a distress call during fighting between two communities over a land dispute. A few arrests have been made following the ambush of the… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan - 5 Million At Risk of Starvation Due to War, UN Says
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces militia has decimated the country's ability to feed itself and prevented humanitarian aid from reaching those… Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: Nigeria Unable to Stop Kidnappings
Nigerian authorities are running out of time: President Bola Tinubu rejected the ransom demands for nearly 300 abducted students and staff from a school in Kaduna State. Now the… Read more »
March 13
Kenya: Haiti Crisis - Will Kenya U-Turn On Its Police Deployment?
Kenyan officials say they are still committed to sending police officers to Haiti to combat gang violence. But after Haiti's PM agreed to quit, Kenya's deployment has been put on… Read more »
Africa: Germany's Colonial Era - Battling Oblivion With Art
Street names, monuments and graves of colonial rulers: The colonial era has left its mark on Germany. In the German city of Bonn, artist Cheryl McIntosh explores colonial history… Read more »
March 12
Africa: Africa's High Tolerance for Other Faiths
Muslims and Christians in much of sub-Saharan Africa have a long history of religious tolerance. Sierra Leone in particular stands out as a positive example. Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap 15 More Students in Another Abduction
The pupils were snatched from an Islamic school in the northwest, where gunmen have adopted the tactic to extract ransoms. This comes days after almost 300 students were kidnapped… Read more »
March 08
Africa: 13th African Games in Ghana - Everything You Need to Know
Athletes from 52 nations are competing in Ghana at the African Games. The three-week event is also a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read more »
March 07
West Africa: West African Juntas Set Up Joint Anti-Terrorism Force
Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali are planning on a joint force to "overcome the security challenges" facing the Sahel countries. Read more »
Gambia: Women's Rights - Gambia Discusses Bill to Repeal FGM Ban
Women's rights are under threat as Gambia's parliament discusses a bill to roll back a ban on female genital mutilation. Read more »
March 06
Senegal: Senegal Announces New Date for Delayed Presidential Election
Following weeks of protests, President Macky Sall's government has announced a presidential election will take place later this month. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected MIlitants Kidnap Nearly 50 Women
The kidnappings occurred in a remote area in northeastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province have operated. Kidnappings have plagued Nigeria for… Read more »
Chad: Chad's Opposition Under Siege Before Elections
With only eight weeks before the election, security forces are clamping down on President Deby's political opponents. Read more »
Nigeria: Boko Haram Ex-Fighters Threaten to Return to the Bush
Frustrated by unmet needs, former Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria are threatening to resume their insurgency. The former Islamist insurgents accuse the Nigerian government of… Read more »
March 05
Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda - Probe Underway Into Sexual Abuse Claims
Rwanda's Investigations Bureau says anyone implicated in sexual misconduct will be prosecuted. But the country has been fighting endemic sexual abuse against women for years. Read more »
March 04
Africa: More Drought Across Sub-Saharan Africa
Withering maize fields for miles -- this is what scores of smallholding subsistence farmers are facing in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Government subsidies can help only so… Read more »
March 03
West Africa: Germany Aims to Confront Extremism in Sahel Region
On her visit to Burkina Faso, German Development Minister Svenja Schulze wants to show a willingness to speak with the ruling military junta. In Benin, she'll support Germany's… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Women and Children Among 170 'Executed' People - Witnesses
Burkina Faso has been battling Islamist insurgent groups for several years. A number of other deadly attacks took place around the country on the same day. Read more »