June 24, 2023
Africa: Russia's Wagner Group in Africa - More Than Mercenaries
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the recent actions of the Wagner Group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin a "betrayal" that will be punished. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Africa: What Does the German Supply Chain Act Bring to Africa?
A recently-introduced German law obliges German companies to review their supply chains - both domestically and abroad -- for compliance with human rights and environmental… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Africa: Press Under Pressure - When Journalism Morphs Into Activism
Africa's shrinking space for press freedom and a growing mistrust in state institutions are pushing some journalists into activism. The issue was discussed at the 77 Percent Street… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: UN Says Migrant Boat Capsizing Off Greece 'Horrific Tragedy'
UN agencies called for investigating and holding to account smugglers and human traffickers. Nine Egyptian men were arrested for allegedly trafficking the migrants on the boat into… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Propose 'Confidence-Building' to Defuse Ukraine-Russia Conflict
African leaders and senior politicians from seven countries are visiting Ukraine and Russia to find some middle ground for the warring parties to start peace talks. Read more »
June 14, 2023
Africa: UN Says Some 110 Million People Displaced Around the World
The UNHCR report also said poorer countries, rather than wealthy nations, disproportionately bore the responsibility of hosting displaced individuals. Read more »
June 11, 2023
Africa: EU Leaders Set to Talk Migration Curbs, Aid in Tunisia
Top EU figures are to meet with the Tunisian president to discuss a rise in attempted migration to Europe. But Kais Saied says his economically stricken country won't act as a… Read more »
June 02, 2023
Africa: South Africa's Diplomatic Dilemma With Putin
South Africa has invited Vladimir Putin to the BRICS summit. But with an international arrest warrant out for the Russian president, it faces arresting Putin if he comes. It's… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Africa: Chad Villages Overwhelmed With Sudanese Refugees
As Sudan's warring generals make and break ceasefire agreements, tens of thousands of people continue to flee the country. People from the violence-stricken Darfur region in… Read more »
May 26, 2023
Africa: Rwandan Genocide Fugitive Kayishema Appears in Court
Former Rwandan police officer Fulgence Kayishema, accused of ordering the killing of around 2,000 Tutsis during the 1994 genocide, has appeared before a South African court. He was… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Africa: Is the AU Failing in Its Role As a Mediator?
Sixty years ago, the Organization of African Unity, the predecessor of the African Union, was established. Observers criticize that the organization has become a paper tiger. Read more »
May 17, 2023
Africa: Africa Drives Global Urbanisation
Africa's population is largely rural. But now the continent is driving urbanization: The expansion of cities in the coming decades will experience a similar dynamic to Asia. This… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Africa: African Leaders to Present Peace Plan to Putin and Zelenskyy
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts have agreed to consider an African peace plan to end the war in Ukraine. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Africa: How African Fishermen Feel the Burn of Their Own Practices
In some countries along the Atlantic coast, African fishermen are running out of fish. Overfishing is becoming a growing issue, as both foreign ships and harmful practices among… Read more »
Africa: Migration in Africa - Deportations, Abuse, Violence
Algeria has been deporting African migrants to neighboring Niger for years. Authorities force thousands to cross the border through the desert to Assamaka, where the humanitarian… Read more »
May 06, 2023
Africa: Germany's Scholz Urges More Cooperation During Africa Trip
Wrapping up his trip to Kenya and Ethiopia, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stressed the need for more cooperation, ranging from climate and energy policies to migration of skilled… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Africa: Red Tape Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis for Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
Sudanese refugees are depending on private aid networks as deteriorating conditions plunge the population into a humanitarian disaster. A new democratic heavyweight has entered the… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Africa: Why Do LGBTQ Rights Face So Much Opposition in Africa?
Same-sex relationships are legal in only 22 out of 54 African nations. In some countries, laws are being strengthened against people who identify as LGBTQ, which many African… Read more »
April 27, 2023
Africa: Sudan Crisis Puts Chad Under Pressure
Chad is hosting more than 1 million people forced to leave their homes, including nearly 400,000 Sudanese refugees. Chad fears the conflict between rival army generals will pile… Read more »
April 22, 2023
Africa: Worries Mount Among Sudan's Neighbours As Clashes Continue
South Sudan, Chad and Egypt all depend on stability in their neighbor Sudan, whether it's for economic, humanitarian or security reasons. Read more »
April 21, 2023
Africa: Africa Strives to Revamp Its Universities
Many of Africa's higher education institutions were established by colonial governments to meet the labor needs of the time. Now many universities on the continent want to prepare… Read more »
April 20, 2023
Africa: Space Industry - Africa Is Ready for Liftoff
The space industry is one of the fastest-growing industries worldwide. Africa has long been considered a latecomer, but now a new space agency and a space port on the continent are… Read more »
Africa: Violence Forces Up to 20,000 People from Sudan to Flee to Chad
Between 10,000 and 20,000 people have fled the Western Darfur region, as violence rages for a sixth day. Battles between forces loyal to the army and the paramilitary group RSF are… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Africa: Rwanda's Kagame Defends Russia's Presence on the Continent
While visiting West Africa, Rwandan President Paul Kagame said that Russia had the right to be anywhere in Africa -- as much as any other country. He also accused the West of… Read more »
April 18, 2023
Africa: What Role Do European Volunteers Play in Africa?
European volunteers pay vast sums of money to organizations that claim to fight poverty in Africa. But, instead of doing good for the community, some reinforce stereotypes. Read more »