April 01
Africa: All of Africa Today - April 1, 2025
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March 19
Nigeria: Farmer-Herder Violence in Nigeria Goes Beyond Religion, U.S. Congress Hearing Told
A U.S. Congressional subcommittee on Africa was told that Nigeria is becoming "one of the most dangerous places in the world" for religious minorities due to violence in northern… Read more »
March 12
Africa: Why Africa's Tech Revolution Must Include Women
The other day, I walked into my local salon for a quick wash, only to find my hairdresser too busy. She was not with another client—no, she was adjusting her ring light,… Read more »
March 11
Somalia: Attack On Somali Hotel Leaves Several Dead
Al-Shabaab militants attacked a hotel in central Somalia, as government officials and local elders met there to discuss action against the terrorist group, Al-Jazeera reported. The… Read more »
March 10
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Urges Respect For DR Congo 'Sovereignty' As Fighting Rages On
The U.S. government stressed its "firm support" for the Congolese people - and their right to "sovereignty and territorial integrity" - as government forces in the central African… Read more »
March 06
Mozambique: President Chapo, Opposition Sign Dialogue Deal Without Mondlane
Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo and several civil society, religious, and opposition leaders signed a "compromise agreement" on Wednesday, March 5, for an "inclusive national… Read more »
March 04
Cameroon: Everyone Suffers When Education is Wielded As A Weapon of War
Since 2017, Cameroon has been engulfed in a bloody civil war that has involved the cruel and unorthodox weapon of withholding education. This conflict has led to the deaths of… Read more »
March 03
South Africa: E. Coli Fears Rise at Cape Town Beaches - South African News Briefs - March 3, 2025
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South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Hit by More Floods
KwaZulu-Natal, particularly eThekwini, faced further devastation over the weekend as heavy rains exacerbated the damage caused by recent floods, leaving more people homeless and… Read more »
February 24
Africa: African Air Force Chiefs' Symposium Focuses on Humanitarian Crises, Not Conflict
The heads of African air forces have called for the "strengthening military aviation across borders" during their annual symposium which is being in the Zambian capital of Lusaka.… Read more »
February 16
Africa: What the New African Union Leaders Should Prioritise in 2025
The African Union chose its new leadership, and now faces several peace and security challenges which the International Crisis Group (ICG) described as "forbidding". This is an… Read more »
February 14
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Crisis - Time for Dialogue, Not War
The DR Congo's ongoing crisis, fueled by the M23's advances and regional rivalries, demands urgent action to prevent further escalation Read more »
February 12
Africa: Rwandan Lawyers Say African Rights Court Lacks Jurisdiction In DR Congo Case
Lawyers representing Rwanda have questioned the jurisdiction of the African Court of Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) in adjudicating a case brought before it by the Democratic… Read more »
February 07
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Human Rights Chief Warns Worse Could Come if Congo Crisis is Not Dealt With
If nothing is done in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, worse could follow for the people of the eastern DRC, as well as for the country's neighbours and the region, the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Force on Haiti Mission 'Remains Fully Operational' - US Official
During a call yesterday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio thanked Kenyan President William Ruto for "Kenya’s leadership of the Multinational Security Support mission to Haiti,… Read more »
February 04
Sudan: How to Help The Sudanese Who Are Rebuilding 'From Scratch'
Millions of Sudanese have been uprooted from their homes since fighting broke out in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)… Read more »
February 03
Mozambique: Mozambique's Crisis - Two Emperors, One Uncertain Future
The current unrest in Mozambique is more than just a response to electoral issues - it is a deeper movement that challenges the country's political and social structures. Read more »
January 28
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Crisis Not Just Regional Concern, 'But Global Responsibility,' Says UN Official
The humanitarian crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is "not just a regional concern but a global responsibility," a UN spokesperson said Tuesday. Read more »
January 24
Africa: Trump Will Change U.S.-Africa Ties - How Much and How Fast?
"Africa can expect substantial changes from the United States over the next four years," Rama Yade, director of the Atlantic Council's Africa Center, wrote in a pre-Inauguration… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Gravely Concerned Worsening Eastern DR Congo Crisis Could Spread
The United Nations is gravely concerned about the safety and security of civilians and internally displaced people in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Read more »
January 23
South Sudan: Hundreds Recaptured After Mass Escape From South Sudan Military Jail
More than 400 suspects have been captured after escaping from a military detention facility in South Sudan, where they were held for violent protests and business looting. Read more »
January 16
Sudan: Sudan Conflict Worsens, Taking a More Dangerous Turn for Civilians Says UN
Sudan’s conflict is worsening, and the UN Human Rights Office chief Volker Türk says it is becoming even more dangerous for civilians after reports that dozens were… Read more »
January 13
Sudan: Jubilation After Sudanese Army Retakes Strategic City Near Khartoum
Widespread celebrations were reported on Sunday in Wad Madani, a regional capital on the Blue Nile River about 85 miles/135 kilometers southeast of the capital Khartoum, following… Read more »
January 08
Chad: Heavy gunfire heard in N'Djamena near the presidential palace
On 8 January, at around 8 p.m., heavy gunfire was heard in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, near the presidential palace. Armed men allegedly attacked the interior of the… Read more »
January 03
Nigeria: Navigating Challenges in Polio Eradication in Sokoto State Amidst Insecurity and Conflict
The most populous country in Africa, Nigeria, was once the epicenter of wild polio; in 2012, it accounted for almost all cases of polio worldwide. Many factors contribute to this,… Read more »
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