October 26, 2023
Niger: EU and US Divided Over Niger Coup
The EU is considering sanctions on Niger, whereas the US wants keep the communication lines with its military junta open. Read more »
Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Tinubu's Election Victory
A final ruling by Nigeria's Supreme Court put an end to a legal challenge by President Bola Tinubu's rivals to annul his election victory. Now Tinubu has a clear mandate to govern… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Renewed Clashes in Eastern DR Congo
After months of fragile calm in eastern Congo, fighting has resumed near the borders with Rwanda and Uganda. Experts say the unresolved conflict puts the entire Great Lakes Region… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Cameroon: 'Ghost Town' Days in Cameroon - Booze, Schmooze and Lose
Separatists in Cameroon's English-speaking regions have for years enforced a Monday general strike to protest the government. Residents who have had to lived with these lockdowns… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Pushes for Locally Made Clothing
Stakeholders say President William Ruto's bid to revitalize the textile industry could boost both local demand and exports. But can the struggling sector rise to the occasion? Read more »
October 21, 2023
Burundi: The Long Road to Reconciliation in Burundi
Thirty years after the civil war between the Hutu and Tutsi began in Burundi, nobody has forgotten the atrocities. But the country's current conflict is more political than ethnic. Read more »
October 20, 2023
South Africa: Protesters Heckle Dutch Royals At Cape Town Slavery Museum
Security guards held back protesters as they chanted demands for reparations. The Netherlands was responsible for the enslavement tens of thousands of people in the Dutch Cape… Read more »
Niger: Ousted President's Lawyers Deny Escape Accusation
Niger's former President Mohamed Bazoum is currently being held under house arrest by the country's military junta. He was ousted by the army in July amid a series of coups in West… Read more »
Niger: Captive President Bazoum Attempted Escape, Junta Says
Niger's former President Mohamed Bazoum is currently being held by the country's military junta. He was ousted by the army in July, as West Africa faces a series of coups. Read more »
October 19, 2023
Africa: Power for Africa - The Boom of Nuclear Energy?
Many African countries are eyeing nuclear power to solve electrification challenges. Experts say this is the wrong direction, pointing to solar energy as a welcome alternative for… Read more »
October 18, 2023
Uganda: Game Reserve Attack - Authorities Vow to Bring Honeymoon Couple Killers to Justice
A British and South African tourist and their tour guide were killed in a Ugandan wildlife park during their honeymoon. The country's president has condemned the "cowardly act" and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Aims to Tap Into the Global Lithium Market
For years, Africa's largest economy relied mainly on oil, but now wants to boost its mining industry. Nigeria wants to bank on the booming global lithium market. Read more »
October 17, 2023
Kenya: LGBTQI+ Community Defies Anti-Gay Protests
The protests have taken place in Kenya after the supreme courts affirmed the rights of LGBTQ persons to register their association. Demonstrators have accused judges of being… Read more »
October 15, 2023
West Africa: Sahel - Military Regimes Under Pressure to Succeed
The military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger continue to struggle with terrorism, and the goodwill some of them have enjoyed is beginning to erode. With pressure rising,… Read more »
October 14, 2023
Malawi: Malawi - Free Internet in Public Facilities
Although access to the internet in Malawi is the cheapest in Africa, many still can't afford data plans. That's why the government is now rolling out a program to provide free… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Africa: Israel-Hamas Conflict Divides Opinion in Africa
African leaders are calling for a cease-fire, dialogue and the protection of innocent civilians caught between Hamas terrorists and Israeli Defense Forces. The African Union has… Read more »
October 11, 2023
Africa: China, U.S. Blamed for Slow Debt Relief to Africa
Debt relief plans are progressing slowly, much to the agony of developing countries. China has been widely blamed for the delayed global response. Beijing disagrees and puts the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Ex-Police Chief in War of Words With Tshisekedi
John Numbi's verbal attack on DR Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi comes just as presidential hopefuls submit their candidacies. The odds may be against Numbi, but his comments… Read more »
October 10, 2023
Gambia: Free Speech - Fears that Gambia Sliding Back Into Dictatorship
The election of President Adama Barrow was a win for democracy in Gambia. However, the arrest of journalists and government critics has raised concerns the West African nation… Read more »
October 08, 2023
Kenya: Kelvin Kiptum Sets New Marathon World Record in Chicago
Kenyan runner Kelvin Kiptum has shaved more than 30 seconds off the men's marathon world record in Chicago. He claims the accolade from his countryman Eliud Kipchoge, who set the… Read more »
October 07, 2023
Senegal: In Senegal, Migration Tears Families Apart
Senegal's navy has said it intercepted thousands of would-be migrants over the past few months. Economic hardship and an ongoing political crisis make life a challenge for those… Read more »
Kenya: Hundreds of Muslims March Against LGBTQ Rights
The religious crowd protested at the Supreme Court after Friday prayers. The demonstrators are seeking further criminalization of same-sex relations in the African country. Read more »
October 05, 2023
Uganda: Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Seized At Airport, Says He Is Under House Arrest
The former presidential candidate had been returning from South Africa to promote a documentary about himself. The government had banned his supporters from greeting him en masse. Read more »
South Africa: New Border Agency Aims to Beef Up Security
South Africa's new Border Management Authority has been deployed to help prevent people and goods from entering the country illegally. But not everybody is convinced that the… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisia Arrests Opposition Figure As Crackdown Escalates
Abir Moussi is the latest prominent opponent of President Kais Saied to have been detained or imprisoned. Her party alleges she was forced into a car and taken to a security… Read more »