March 25
Senegal: Senegal - Faye Nears Victory in Presidential Election
Several opposition candidates have congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye after he appeared to be ahead in preliminary tallies. However, the governing coalition has said it was sure… Read more »
March 24
Nigeria: More Than 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren Rescued
The children had been kidnapped two weeks ago from their school in Kaduna. It comes as more and more criminal gangs in the area turn to abductions to seek out large ransoms. Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Votes in Presidential Election to Replace Macky Sall
The incumbent Macky Sall is not competing in the race, after wrapping a second term. Sall's popularity has slumped after he unsuccessfully tried to postpone the vote to December. Read more »
March 22
Africa: Africa's Burden With Neurological Diseases
Around 43% of the population, or 3.4 billion people, live with a neurological disease worldwide. Why are rates highest in Africa, and how are nations tackling the issue? Read more »
March 21
Africa: Russian Grain Aid - Feeding Africa or Fueling Influence?
Russia has donated grain to Zimbabwe to help the country weather its devastating drought, but is it purely humanitarian? Millions face hunger, and while the aid is welcome, experts… Read more »
March 20
Mozambique: Jihadists From Abroad Pour Into Cabo Delgado
After several months of relative calm, Mozambique's troubled Cabo Delgado province has been thrown into turmoil as Islamist insurgents increase their international network in… Read more »
South Africa: Can South African Airways Soar After Sale Falls Through?
South African Airways' future hangs in the balance after a deal to keep it in business failed. The Takatso Consortium wanted to buy a controlling stake in the airline -- but… Read more »
March 19
Senegal: Election Ramps Up After Poll Delay
Senegalese voters will head to the polls on Sunday, March 24. We take a look at whose running, what's at stake, and why it matters. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Transparency Issues in Cobalt Mining
Child labor and collapsing tunnels in DR Congo's cobalt mines are bringing electric cars and other vehicles into disrepute. But the push for transparency along the country's cobalt… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Postpones Vote to Repeal FGM Ban
Women's rights remain under threat in Gambia after parliament decided to postpone a vote on upholding the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). Read more »
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 »