April 21
Sudan: Sudanese Refugees in Germany Decry Forgotten War
One year on from the outbreak of another war, Sudan is being torn apart by one of the world's worst humanitarian crises in recent memory. More aid has been pledged, but many see no… Read more »
April 18
Kenya: Kenya - Helicopter Crash Kills Defense Chief Francis Ogolla
Kenya's defense chief and several other senior military officers died in a helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, the president has announced. Read more »
April 17
Ethiopia: UN Raises U.S.$600 Million for Ethiopia, Falls Short of Target
A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target. The East African country has been hit by conflict and extreme… Read more »
April 16
Central African Republic: CAR Child Refugees Dream of a Better Future
More than a million people, including children, have fled their homes in the volatile Central Africa Republic to Cameroon. Not all have given up hope. Read more »
April 15
Sudan: Paris Conference Raises €2 Billion in Aid Pledges
Millions face severe levels of hunger as a result of a power struggle that broke out in Sudan one year ago. French President Emmanuel Macron says the amount gathered will help meet… Read more »
Sudan: EU Ministers Discuss Aid On 1st Anniversary of War
France is hosting an international conference to put the Sudan war back in the spotlight, as millions face severe levels of hunger as a result of a violent power struggle that… Read more »
April 14
Sudan: Sudan's Year of War - Why There's No Hope for a Cease-Fire
After a year of war, Sudan is dealing with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. As more local and international actors get involved, the outlook remains grim. Read more »
April 12
Niger: Russia Sends Military Trainers, Troops to Niger
Russian military personnel arrived in Niamey to train their soldiers and set up an air defense system. Russia has been trying to build stronger ties with several African nations… Read more »
April 11
Sudan: U.S. Urges World to Care More About Sudan
US diplomats urged countries to do more to stop the humanitarian crisis in Sudan as the conflict between the army and the RSF nears the one-year mark. They also called for Iran not… Read more »
April 10
Southern Africa: SADC Solider Deaths Underline Concerns Over Mission
The deaths of Tanzanian soldiers raise questions about the ability of the Southern African Development Community's (SADC) mission to defeat M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
April 08
Sudan: Sudanese Despair As War Nears One-Year Anniversary
Sudanese civilians been suffering the consequenses of a one-year bloody conflict between the Sudanese army and the country's main paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces with… Read more »
April 03
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - PM Tuluka Eyes Peace in Volatile East
The Democratic Republic of Congo's first female prime minister, Judith Suminwa Tuluka, takes office amid intensifying fighting in eastern DRC. She's vowed to to steer the country… Read more »
March 28
Nigeria: Nigeria - Ending Sexual Abuse in IDP Camps
Young women and girls living in Nigerian camps for internally displaced people (IDPs) say they have to deal with sexual harassment every day. Now they are calling for more… Read more »
March 20
Mozambique: Jihadists From Abroad Pour Into Cabo Delgado
After several months of relative calm, Mozambique's troubled Cabo Delgado province has been thrown into turmoil as Islamist insurgents increase their international network in… Read more »
March 16
Nigeria: 16 Soldiers Killed in Delta State Community Clashes
The peacekeeping soldiers were responding to a distress call during fighting between two communities over a land dispute. A few arrests have been made following the ambush of the… Read more »
March 17
Niger: 'Condescending Attitude' - Niger Cuts Ties With U.S. Army
The US operated a major drone base near Agadez to combat Islamist militants. But since a coup last year, Niger's ruling junta has cut ties with Western powers and moved closer… Read more »
March 16
Sudan: Sudan - 5 Million At Risk of Starvation Due to War, UN Says
The conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces militia has decimated the country's ability to feed itself and prevented humanitarian aid from reaching those… Read more »
March 10
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap 15 More Students in Another Abduction
The pupils were snatched from an Islamic school in the northwest, where gunmen have adopted the tactic to extract ransoms. This comes days after almost 300 students were kidnapped… Read more »
March 07
West Africa: West African Juntas Set Up Joint Anti-Terrorism Force
Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali are planning on a joint force to "overcome the security challenges" facing the Sahel countries. Read more »
March 06
Nigeria: Boko Haram Ex-Fighters Threaten to Return to the Bush
Frustrated by unmet needs, former Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria are threatening to resume their insurgency. The former Islamist insurgents accuse the Nigerian government of… Read more »
February 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Violence in Eastern Congo Stirs Resentment Against the West
Fighting in the Congo's North Kivu province has displaced thousands and stirred renewed protests. Many Congolese place the blame for violence on the United Nations and Western… Read more »
March 03
West Africa: Germany Aims to Confront Extremism in Sahel Region
On her visit to Burkina Faso, German Development Minister Svenja Schulze wants to show a willingness to speak with the ruling military junta. In Benin, she'll support Germany's… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Women and Children Among 170 'Executed' People - Witnesses
Burkina Faso has been battling Islamist insurgent groups for several years. A number of other deadly attacks took place around the country on the same day. Read more »
February 29
Mali: The Struggle for Control in Mali's Restive North
The conquest of Kidal was a success for Mali's military regime -- but the north is still far from under control. Bamako is pursuing a tough military course, but jihadists and… Read more »
February 28
Chad: Shooting Heard in Capital After Deadly Attack
Gunfire has been reported in the Chadian capital, close to an opposition party headquarters. Earlier, several people are reported to have died in a clash near Chad's internal… Read more »