Chad: Chad Says Opposition Leader Killed Fighting Security Forces

Chad's state prosecutor has said that Yaya Dillo, leader of an opposition left-wing party, was killed during a gunfight with security forces, after an attack at the country's… Read more »

Chad: Shooting Heard in Capital After Deadly Attack

Gunfire has been reported in the Chadian capital, close to an opposition party headquarters. Earlier, several people are reported to have died in a clash near Chad's internal… Read more »

Cameroon: The Root Causes of Cameroon's Youth Brain Drain

High living costs, few employment opportunities and a desire to support their families are driving many Cameroonian youths to emigrate. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda Supports M23 Rebels in DR Congo's Conflict

Fierce battles between Congolese troops and the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have intensified regional tensions. Experts say it points to worsening relations between Kigali and… Read more »

Africa: The Man Who Revealed the Flaws of German Colonial Ambitions

Quane Martin Dibobe was brought to Germany to increase enthusiasm for colonialism. But he would become a pioneering human rights activist who challenged Germany's exploitative… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Who Will Help Displaced Civilians in Goma?

Fighting between M23 rebels and government forces has intensified in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province. Hospitals and sites for internally displaced persons in… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: South Africa's Mission to DR Congo Off to Deadly Start

Two South African soldiers were killed and three were wounded during a mortar strike in DR Congo, the South African military said, adding that the details were "still sketchy." Read more »

Central Africa: Lobito Corridor - Hoping to Break China's Grip On African Ore

Central Africa hopes to revive a trade route from colonial times. Europe and the US support the ambitious plans by DR Congo, Angola and Zambia to shore up green energy resources --… Read more »

Africa: Cholera Outbreak in Southern Africa - a Multinational Fight

The cholera crisis has engulfed southern Africa. As cases surge across Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, lack of clean water and… Read more »

Africa: Blinken Recalibrates U.S. Focus in Africa

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Africa ended with a stopover in Angola. Analysts suggest Blinken sought to shore up transatlantic trade partnerships in light of… Read more »

Cameroon: Malaria Child Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Cameroon

Cameroon has begun a large-scale malaria vaccination campaign that's supposed to see 250,000 children immunized this year and next. Experts say it will save lives, even though the… Read more »

Cameroon: Zogo Murder Inquiry Turns Into Political Drama

The inquest into the murder of Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo is stalled one year after his body was found. For many, there are mounting questions in a case that implicates… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DRC President Felix Tshisekedi Sworn in for Second Term

Following an election fraught with logistical problems, Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second term as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He vowed to make the DRC… Read more »

Rwanda: UK - Rishi Sunak Faces Rwanda Bill Vote Amid Party Revolts

Britain's conservative prime minister faces a tough parliamentary vote on plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Moderate and right-wing rebels in his party both dislike the bill,… Read more »

Rwanda: Burundi-Rwanda Tensions Rise Amid Border Reclosure

Relations between Burundi and Rwanda have been frosty for years. The border between the two nations, which reopened two years ago, has been closed again amid renewed tension. Some… Read more »

Rwanda: UK House of Commons Passes Rwanda Migrant Bill

Britain's conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has survived a tough vote on plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Read more »

Africa: Africa's Crises Fall Out of Focus As Global Attention Drifts

Care International has listed the ten forgotten humanitarian crises of last year -- all of them in Africa. Climate change plays a huge role, the aid organization says, and more… Read more »

Central African Republic: US Firm Bancroft Eyes Wagner Group's Influence in CAR

The Central African Republic (CAR) is said to be in talks with the US private security company Bancroft Global Development -- potentially challenging the influence of Russia's… Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Will Tshisekedi's Reelection Ease Concerns

From bustling Kinshasa streets to war-torn eastern villages, the DRC navigates a delicate dance between hope and skepticism. Many call for development amid unfulfilled promises as… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tough Road to Second Term for Felix Tshisekedi

Felix Tshisekedi's landslide reelection as Congo's president expected on January 10. The road to his second term is littered with political animosity, unresolved security and… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Re-Elected but Opposition Cries Foul

The incumbent won a vast majority of the votes, but opposition candidates called it a sham and wanted supporters to protest. Read more »

Chad: After a New Constitution, What's Next for Chad?

With the referendum results now confirmed by the nation's top court, Chadians are looking ahead to 2024 elections and civilian rule. But analysts don't expect much to change for… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Police Seek to Disperse Banned Election Protest

Riot police have been deployed in Kinshasa as opposition supporters gather to call for a rerun of chaotic elections. Partial results so far show incumbent President Felix… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Bans Protest Against Election

A chaotic election has fueled unrest in the east African country, with five opposition candidates calling for protests. Partial results put incumbent President Tshisekedi in the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Election Extended After Logistical Chaos

National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension,… Read more »