Africa: How the Houthi-Saudi Conflict is Affecting African Countries

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from Djibouti and other African states. Read more »

Mali: Junta Forces Retake Strategic Town of Kidal

Mali's military regained control of the strategic town of Kidal after forcing Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists to withdraw following an offensive backed by Russia's… Read more »

Ethiopia: No Regard for Civilians as Fighting in Ethiopia Continues

Fighting has returned to northern Ethiopia, shattering a fragile peace in the region. DW spoke to civilians caught in the crossfire amid communication blackouts, as rebel and… Read more »

Niger: Niger's Failed Coup Exposes Cracks in the Military

The failed coup in Niger has brought deep divisions within the military to light. As Russia's support highlights the junta's fading influence, soldiers continue to face jihadi… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Peace Roadmap - Will the Fighting Finally End?

A new roadmap sets out the conditions toward peace in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). But disagreements over M23 rebels, Rwanda's role and security concerns remain,… Read more »

Sudan: US Proposes Expanding UN Arms Embargo

The US has called for a UN arms embargo for Darfur to be broadened to the whole of Sudan. The change would require Security Council approval, with Russia warning it would hurt the… Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Congo, M23 Rebels Agree to Peace Roadmap

Negotiators representing the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have agreed to a roadmap for peace. The US State Department, a mediator, released a joint… Read more »

South Africa: Trump's Refugee Policy - Only White South Africans Welcome?

Trump is spending more money on refugees, but it's mostly white South Africans who benefit. People from crisis-stricken countries are being denied entry. Experts say the… Read more »

Nigeria: Armed 'Bandits' Kill More Than 20 in Zamfara State

Armed gangs, known locally as "bandits," are a constant threat in northwestern and central Nigeria. They typically raid villages, steal livestock and kidnap residents for ransom. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Offers Clues to New US Africa Strategy

The withdrawal of US troops from Nigeria after the killing of an "Islamic State" leader may be less about leaving Africa than redefining how Washington fights terrorism on the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Rescues 46 Abducted School Children

The children were abducted some two months ago at three schools in the town of Orire in Nigeria's southwestern Oyo state. Read more »

Mali: Mali Rebels Attack Convoy of Soldiers, Russian Mercenaries

The convoy was bringing hundreds of personnel in reinforcement in northern Mali, where the Malian army and Russian paramilitaries are fighting jihadist and separatist militants. Read more »

Sudan: Catastrophe Unfolding in El-Obeid - UN Rights Envoy

As summary executions, abductions, torture and sexual violence plague el-Obeid, Sudan, the UN's human rights chief said the world must take action to stop preventable atrocities. Read more »

Mali: Mali Rebels Target Army Bases, Prison in Fresh Attacks

The army claimed it had regained control after the coordinated assaults on several towns and cities by Tuareg rebels and Islamists. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's RSF Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El-Fasher

Amnesty International says Sudan's Rapid Support Forces militia committed ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity in its assault on the city of el-Fasher amid the longrunning… Read more »

Sudan: UN Warns of Mass Atrocities in El-Obeid

The United Nations Security Council has called on the paramilitary RSF in Sudan to not launch an attack on the city of El-Obeid. Read more »

Nigeria: 360 People Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout

Nigeria's army said Boko Haram militants took the hostages from different communities. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across the West African country. Read more »

Mali: Mali Junta Offers $3.5M Reward for Sahel al-Qaeda Leader

Mali's military government is offering $3.5 million for information leading to the arrest or killing of Iyad Ag Ghaly. The junta is also offering smaller rewards for other… Read more »

Africa: Coups and Crises Shake African Democracy

Junta leader Ibrahim Traore's call for Burkina Faso to "forget" democracy signaled a political shift across the continent. Read more »

Sudan: How Child Soldiers in Sudan Become Influencers on TikTok

Some Sudanese child soldiers have social media accounts are celebrated by millions of followers. Psychologists and other experts warn this is a dangerous trend. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. In Talks to Send Afghan Refugees to DR Congo

Afghan allies who assisted US forces now face a stark choice: resettle in the war‑torn Democratic Republic of Congo or return to Taliban‑ruled Afghanistan. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Military Reports Rescue of 200 ADF Hostages in DR Congo

Uganda's military has said that it and forces from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo freed some 200 hostages in eastern DRC in a joint operation against Islamist… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Rescues 31 Hostages After Church Attack

The army said the attack had occurred ‌during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state. Northwest Nigeria has struggled with violence for years. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Army Behind Most Civilian Deaths - Report

Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Expands Security Ties Amid Insurgency

Nigeria is expanding security partnerships as extremist threats rise, strengthening cooperation with France, receiving continued US military support, and renewing engagement with… Read more »