South Africa: Arms to Russian Ship? Ramaphosa Won't Release Report on Alleged Transfer

The Democratic Alliance will oppose President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to classify the findings of a probe that determined whether arms and ammunition supplied from South Africa were… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Grants Putin Diplomatic Immunity to Attend Brics Summit

South Africa's International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) Minister Naledi Pandor gazetted a notice providing diplomatic immunity to officials attending the the BRICS summit in… Read more »

Ethiopia: Protesters Take to Tigray Streets Demanding Withdrawal of Foreign Forces, Return of Displaced People

Thousands of people in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region took to the streets on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to demand the return of people displaced by a two-year war there. The… Read more »

Somalia: Massive Flooding Forces 200,000 People to Flee Homes in Somalia

At least 200,000 people were displaced due to flash flooding in central Somalia as the Shabelle River burst its banks and submerged roads, reports AFP. Read more »

South Africa: Diplomatic Spat Over 'Russian Weapons Transfer' Rises to Cabinet Level

The South African and United States Cabinet officials responsible for foreign affairs have stepped into the diplomatic row over the alleged transfer in South Africa of weapons to a… Read more »

Africa: Why the Climate Crisis Matters - A Call to Action

It's no secret that our planet is facing a climate crisis. Read more »

Sudan: Veteran Sudanese Actress Asia Abdelmajid Killed in Khartoum Battle

Asia Abdelmajid, a renowned actress, was killed by a stray bullet fired during the ongoing crossfire between Sudan's army and its paramilitary force in the capital city of… Read more »

Sudan: Former Prime Minister Hamdok Lists Steps to End 'Catastrophic' Sudanese Conflict

In a series of tweets, former Sudanese prime minister Abdalla Hamdok called on collaborative efforts to end the conflict in Sudan. Hamdok warned of a "humanitarian catastrophe" if… Read more »

Ethiopia: Dozens Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Overthrow Abiy's Government

Ethiopian officials have arrested dozens of journalists, activists and campaigners as part of "decisive measures" against what they call extremist forces.The group of 47 people… Read more »

Mali: Five Principles to Guide U.S. Policy Towards Mali

For over a decade, Mali has struggled with violence, coups, deteriorating human rights and declining democratic credibility. Multiple sanctions imposed by the United States and its… Read more »

Sudan: Support Democracy to Build Peace Say Sudanese People

Hundreds of civilians have died across Sudan, with many thousands injured since the spreading armed conflict between two competing military forces - the Sudanese Armed… Read more »

Africa: What Ukraine's Nobel Peace Prize Winner Oleksandra Romantsova Said About Russia's War and its Impact on Africa

As Africa and the world claws back from the devastating impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine by Russia dealt another blow. A year later, and the… Read more »

Sudan: 'Worst Place To Be Is On the Road' - WHO Speaks on Emergency Civilian Aid in Sudan

The outbreak of conflict between the commanders of the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan prompted an emergency response by the World Health… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Soldiers, Civilian Volunteers Killed In Ambush In Northern Burkina Faso

Unidentified assailants have killed 40 people and wounded 33 others in an attack on the army and volunteer defence forces in northern Burkina Faso, the government said in a… Read more »

Africa: The Concerning Economic Squeeze On Sub-Saharan Africa

Growth for Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to decelerate in 2023, for the second time in a row. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), this is partly due to a… Read more »

Ethiopia: Tigray Leader Getachew Reda Names New Cabinet as Peace With Ethiopia Holds

The newly-appointed president of Tigray's interim administration Getachew Reda unveiled a new cabinet on April 5, 2023 which will lead the political transition in the region. Read more »

East Africa: How Militarisation Impacts Rural Women in the Horn Of Africa

From the Tigray conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia to the ongoing Somalia Al-Shabaab crisis, to civil wars in South Sudan and the military coup in Sudan, one thing is clear… Read more »

South Africa: Iranian Warships Dock in Cape Town, Raise More Questions Over South Africa's Allegiances

The docking of two Iranian warships in Cape Town has sparked more discussion about South Africa's relationships with countries with poor human rights records, Times Live reports. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Troops Accused of Killing, Filming Bloodied Bodies of Young Boys at Military Base

Burkinabe troops have been accused of killing a group of boys and filming them in an 83-second video that surfaced in mid-February 2023. The army denied responsibility for the… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Will Send Troops to Defend Russia If Need Be - President Museveni's Son

Ugandan Army General who is President Yoweri Museveni's son Muhoozi Kainerugaba has said his country is prepared to send troops to defend Moscow if it becomes necessary. He said… Read more »

Africa: The Economic Challenges These Countries Are Facing

More and more Africans are experiencing poverty. coupled with the impact of Covid-19 and the war between Russia and Ukraine that intensified just over a year ago, weighs heavily on… Read more »

South Africa: Russian Leader Putin's Visit a Headache For South African Govt

Russia's President Vladimir Putin will be attending the Brics Summit in August this year, on invitation by the South African government. Brics is a group of the world's biggest… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Govt Surprises With Cabinet Reshuffle Months Before Polls

The President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, announced a Cabinet reshuffle on the evening of Thursday, March 23. Read more »

Mozambique: Two Years After Palma Attack, MSF Offers Glimmer of Hope for Cabo Delgado

In March 2021, rebels carried out an assault on the town of Palma in northern Mozambique that left scores of people dead, drove thousands from their homes, and postponed a… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Turns Spotlight on Russian Paramilitary Group Wagner's Africa Activities

The activities in Africa of Russia's Wagner Group, the private paramilitary group which deploys mercenaries to support the Kremlin's foreign policy objectives, are coming under… Read more »