South Africa: Political Turmoil, Criticism Grip South African Parties Ahead of Elections

From contentious campaign ads to allegations of threats and external influences, the nation's political arena is experiencing a turbulent period ahead of the upcoming elections. Read more »

South Africa: Parliament Grants Ramaphosa Power to Set Political Donation Limits - South African News Briefs - May 17, 2024

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Africa: Media Must Dig Deep into Root Causes of Africa's Conflicts - AU Special Envoy Bineta Diop

Africa continues to grapple with the harsh realities of conflict. From long-running struggles in places like the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia to the recent eruption of… Read more »

Rwanda: UN Leaders Warn of Harm from UK-Rwanda Asylum Law

The heads of two UN agencies have again rung the alarm on the harmful impact the passage of the "Safety of Rwanda" Bill by the UK Parliament will have on global… Read more »

Sudan: Urgent Need to Avert a Worse Catastrophe after a Year of War in Sudan

Today marks one year since conflict between rival military leaders broke out in Sudan. Many Sudanese have fled across the border into Chad, including those from Darfur –… Read more »

Sudan: MSF Urges More Help, More Eyes on Sudan's Suffering

It's almost 12 months since Ramadan fighting broke out in Sudan on April 15, 2023, and MSF is calling on the world not to turn its back on the devastated country. The level of… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: UN Refugee Agency Sounds New Alarms for Eastern DRC

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is ringing new alarm bells due to ongoing violence in eastern areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) reaching a “devastating… Read more »

Sudan: 'Hell on Earth, Imminent Death' - Sudanese Survivors Speak With US Envoy Periello

The U.S. Special Envoy to Sudan Tom Periello called for "formal" talks to help bring an end to the escalating violence in war-torn Sudan, following repeated warnings by UN… Read more »

Senegal: No Regrets, Says Sall as Senegal Prepares to Vote

Senegalese President Macky Sall said, during an interview, that he has no regrets for his decision to postpone the country's presidential election. Read more »

Niger: Niamey Revokes Military Cooperation Agreement with the United States After Tense Bilateral Talks

The military regime in Niger on Saturday revoked "with immediate effect" the military cooperation agreement with the United States dating from 2012. The decision followed several… Read more »

Mozambique: Fear of Attacks in Northern Mozambique Triggers Mass Displacement - UN

Attacks and fear of attacks in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, have triggered the displacement of almost 100,000 people, including more than 60,000 children, in the past month,… Read more »

Africa: Global Terrorist Killings in 2023 - Burkina Faso Suffers in First Place

The Institute for Economics and Peace has released its latest report on the state of terrorism around the world. The 2023 report, dubbed the Global Terrorism Index, shows a… Read more »

Ethiopia: 'We Thought They Would Fight With Those They Came To Fight'

Amnesty International reports that Ethiopia's National Defense Forces (ENDF) is engaged in extrajudicial executions in Bahir Dar, Amhara, and denying families the right to bury… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Dozens Killed in Attack On Mosque

Dozens of Muslims were killed in a rural community in Burkina Faso on Sunday, the same day a deadly attack on a church left 15 people dead, Al Jazeera has reported. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Gunmen Killed 15 in Deadly Church Attack

At least 15 people were killed on Sunday in an attack by gunmen on a church in Burkina Faso's north-eastern town of  Essakane, the BBC has reported. Read more »

Senegal: President Macky Sall Calls for Talks to Set Election Date

During his interview with the Senegalese press held on February 22, President Macky Sall made an announcement: "On April 2, my mission ends at the head of Senegal." This… Read more »

Sudan: South Sudan Refugees Among Those Killed in Sudan Army Strike

Darfur24 reports that a Sudanese army air strike left five cilivians dead and injuring several in  Tadamon and the old Zariba in the city of El Daein, the capital of East… Read more »

Niger: Ecowas Prepares to Lift Sanctions on Niger - Report

According to information from Jeune Afrique, regional organization Ecowas will lift the economic sanctions on Niger "soon" - a decision made after the coup on July 26, 2023, by… Read more »

Senegal: 'Why Should We Call for a Dialogue? Dialogue for Whom? With Whom and About What?'

There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Gets First Woman as Defence Minister

Retired brigadier general Geraldine George is the new Liberian defence minister - the first time a woman occupies the post, albeit in an acting capacity. President Joseph… Read more »

Senegal: More Protests, Govt Suspends Internet Again as Sall Talks National Dialogue

The civil society collective against the postponement of the presidential election of February 25, 2024, announced the postponement of the “silent march” scheduled for… Read more »

Senegal: U.S. 'Saddened' By More Deaths During Protests Against Poll Postponement

The U.S. expressed "pain and sadness" after the death in Senegal of two demonstrators in Senegal in clashes with the police. However, France24 and RFI puts the number of deaths at… Read more »

Senegal: Student Killed During Dakar Protests

A young man was killed during these clashes, reports our correspondent in Dakar, Juliette Dubois. He was a student at Gaston Berger University. Read more »

Senegal: Police, Protesters Clash During Demonstrations Against Poll Postponement

Protesters responded to the call from civil society and a coalition of political parties against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election from February… Read more »

South Africa: Foreign Minister Pandor Says Israel Targeting Her After ICJ Genocide Case

The South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor said she's been receiving threats after the country filed a complaint against Israel at the International Court… Read more »