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 »

Mozambique: 1,500 Prisoners Escape Prison Amid Escalating Violence

More than 1,500 inmates have escaped a prison in Mozambique amid escalating post-election violence in the country, reports the BBC. The escapees, dozens of whom have been… Read more »

Sudan: Refugees are Overwhelming Sudan Border Services Says UN Refugee Agency

After 20 months, there are no signs the war in Sudan is slowing down, and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) warned Friday that the recent surge of arrivals in South Sudan is… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea Bissau Elections Postponed

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo officially postponed legislative elections scheduled for November 24, reports AFP. Read more »

South Africa: How The Rule-Based Order is Collapsing in Front of Us - Nobel Laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk on How South Africa Can Help Ukraine

A few weeks ago, South Africa and Ukraine discussed the possibility of visa-free access to South Africa for diplomats from Ukraine. When the decision is made, it will be another… Read more »

Sudan: Warring in Sudan's Urban Areas Severely Disrupts Key to Economy, Says UN Official

Sudan's war has disrupted its urban economy, once a mainstay, with formal wage employment sharply declining, pushing many into precarious self-employment or informal labour,… Read more »

West Africa: The Role of Local Media in Sahel Conflict Reporting

allAfrica 's  Nontobeko Mlambo attended the 20th African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC) - the largest gathering of African investigative journalists on the… Read more »

Africa: Russia- Africa Partnership Gains 'More and More' Strength

African ministers attending the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi have been assured of Russia's 'total support' to the continent in 'different sectors', reports the BBC. Read more »

South Africa: Nomzamo Mbatha Calls for 'Urgent Optimism' As Key to Driving Climate Action

Nomzamo Mbatha, a South African actress and humanitarian, is a powerful advocate for social justice and climate action. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Former President Kabila Wants to Block Revision of Constitution

Joseph Kabila, former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is launching a "call to mobilize the Congolese people" to ensure the failure of incumbent President… Read more »

Africa: The New Public Health Order - Charting Africa's Path to Health Sovereignty

The Africa CDC was the first to declare the current mpox outbreak in some African countries as a public health emergency of continental security. This was followed by… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Military Strategy in Africa Remains 'Partnership-Centric' - Africom's General Langley

The head of the U.S-Africa Command (Africom) - a unit of the U.S. military responsible for operations on the continent -  said the U.S. strategy on the continent will… Read more »

South Africa: Massive Abalone Bust in Western Cape - South African News Briefs - September 12, 2024

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Sudan: US-Sponsored Peace Talks for Sudan Begin in Geneva

US-sponsored peace talks begin in Geneva on Wednesday in a process to end hostilities in Sudan, one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises but they seem likely to start… Read more »

Sudan: A Modern Day 'Zone of Interest' Horror

Millions of Sudanese lives hang in the balance in what is by far the world's largest humanitarian catastrophe. So much is happening in the world, however, that most people are… Read more »

Sudan: As Starvation Stalks 25 Million Sudanese, U.S. Invites Belligerents to Switzerland

As starvation and desperation in Sudan continues to escalate after a year of conflict, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is asking the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the… Read more »

Africa: Decade of Democracy Data in Africa Revealed in Afrobarometer Report

Despite its shortcomings, more Africans prefer democracy to any other form of government, according to the new report by the pan-African research organization… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Sudan Conflict Claims 19,000 Lives, But DRC Worst Humanitarian Crisis - UN

Fifteen months of conflict in Sudan has claimed 19,000 lives and left 33,000 injured, severely constraining health access, but the Democratic Republic of Congo has the most people… Read more »

South Sudan: UN Commission Has Advice for South Sudan's President on Security Law

The UN has urged South Sudan's president to return the National Security Service Bill to legislators to align it with the country's human rights obligations due to it entrenching… Read more »

Sudan: Bleak Outlook for Sudan As Warring Parties Fragment and Shift Allegiances

With the eyes of the West focused on the war in Gaza, international attention to the suffering of the people of Sudan – particularly those in Darfur and Khartoum – is… Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Withdraws Finance Bill After Protesters Shot Dead

President William Ruto withdrew the controversial Finance Bill a day after more than 10 protesters were shot dead during demonstrations in the streets of Kenya. Read more »

South Africa: Building Peace in Our Own Backyard - South African Women Take Center Stage in Peacebuilding

As part of South Africa's broader peacebuilding strategy, women who have long been at the forefront of grassroots efforts to combat issues ranging from gender-based violence to… Read more »

Africa: Pre-Primary Education for Children Benefits Everyone

Scholars across Africa are linking conflict prevention and peacebuilding to reducing economic, social and environmental stresses. The African Union's declaration of 2024 as the… Read more »

South Africa: Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric Shot Up Online Before South Africa Polls

The online conversation against immigrants in South Africa increased sharply in the lead-up to the recent national elections, reports the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural… Read more »

Sudan: Catastrophic Hunger Amid Conflict Creates a Crisis of Instability Across Northeast Africa

This guest column is among a series of articles that look at such critical issues as food security, which are essential for keeping and building a peaceful world. Peacebuilding… Read more »