November 22, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC - Way to Peace Fraught With Strife
In the wake of renewed attacks by rebels in the eastern Congo, regional organizations and neighboring states are doubling down on efforts to solve the conflict. But peace remains… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Mali: Germany Deliberates Pulling Out of UN's Mali Mission
Germany is deciding whether to completely pull out of the UN's MINUSMA peacekeeping mission in Mali. This comes after Britain and Ivory Coast said they would withdraw their troops. Read more »
Africa: Russia Pushes Military Diplomacy in Africa Amid Ukraine War
Troop training, arms sales and mercenaries are the pillars of Russia's security support in Africa. But analysts say the war in Ukraine has exposed the risks to African nations of… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Sudan: Nation's Difficult Path to Democratic Transition
Sudanese protesters have been calling for the removal of a German diplomat from the UN mission to the country. Despite the fractious nature of post-dictatorship politics, there are… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Humanitarian Crisis Worsens in DR Congo Ahead of Peace Talks
Thousands more flee their homes in eastern DRC amid fighting between M23 rebels and government forces. Locals don't believe new talks in Kenya will bring peace. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Ethiopia: Tigray Starts to Receive Desperately Needed Aid
The first aid consignments have started to trickle into Tigray. The deliveries come just days after Ethiopia's government and Tigrayan fighters agreed to allow aid into the region. Read more »
November 11, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Says Aid Deliveries Resume in Tigray
The Ethiopian government has said its military controls 70% of the restive northern region, as meetings for peace with Tigrayan fighters continue in Kenya. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Opposition Leader - M23 Crisis Is Just Like Ukraine War
The Congolese opposition leader is calling on the international community to focus on the crisis in his country. Martin Fayulu told DW's Josey Mahachie that he believes Rwanda and… Read more »
November 09, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Food Crisis Hits Goma Amid Renewed Fighting
Thousands have fled the fighting in DR Congo's North Kivu province. Soaring food price and shortages are now threatening lives and livelihoods of those who stayed behind. Read more »
November 08, 2022
Ethiopia: Will Ethiopia's Shaky Tigray Truce Hold?
Mediators are hoping fresh talks in Nairobi this week will strengthen ongoing efforts to end hostilities. On the ground, though, much work still needs to be done. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Somalia: Somalia Forces Kill at Least 100 Al-Shabaab Members
The heavy losses incurred by al-Shabab come after multiple car bombings were recently claimed by the group in Mogadishu. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: Malawi Emerges As Transit Hub for Ethiopian Refugees
The increased number of Ethiopians entering Malawi through its porous borders has sparked concerns among migration experts. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Goma Locals Are Fed Up After Decades of Bloodshed
People living in Goma have had enough of ongoing conflicts that have persisted for years. Many want rid of M23, UN peacekeepers and aid organizations because their presence has… Read more »
November 02, 2022
Africa: Kenya to Send Soldiers Into Democratic Republic of Congo
Kenya says it is deploying troops to fight an insurgency in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The announcement comes as tensions flare over alleged support for the… Read more »
October 31, 2022
East Africa: Tensions Grow Between DRC and Rwanda As Rebels Gain Ground
M23 rebels have made gains in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, raising fears of a further deterioration of security. The African Union has called for a ceasefire and… Read more »
Somalia: Who Are the Al-Shabaab Militants?
Car bombings by al-Shabab at the weekend claimed the lives of 100 people in the Somali capital Mogadishu, spotlighting one of Africa's deadliest insurgencies. But who is the group?… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Militants Kill 15 Soldiers On Supply Mission
The attack by the Islamist militants also comes just days after a new government was installed in the West African nation following a coup last month. Read more »
October 29, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Expels Rwandan Envoy After M23 Rebel Gains
The expulsion of Rwandan Ambassador Vincent Karega came on a day when M23 rebels doubled the territory they control. DRC authorities accuse Kigali of backing the rebel group. Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Hit By Two Car Bombs
Witnesses and police reported two large blasts in the Somali capital not far from government offices. Numerous people are believed to have been injured and killed in the attack. Read more »
October 28, 2022
Ethiopia: Tigray Running Out of Medical Supplies, WHO Warns
The World Health Organization warned that hospitals are running dangerously low on medical supplies, as fighting between federal and Tigrayan forces intensify following a lull in… Read more »
Africa: Turkey Steps Up Arms Exports to Africa
Sales of drones and other arms to African nations are booming after Turkey signed military cooperation deals with dozens of governments on the continent. DW examines why so many… Read more »
October 26, 2022
Libya: Sea-Watch Said Libyans Threatened to Shoot Down Its Plane
The Libyan coast guard reportedly ordered a Sea-Watch aircraft to leave or face being fired at with missiles. The Libyans ultimately pulled migrants from the Mediterranean before… Read more »
October 25, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopia-Tigray Peace Talks Open in South Africa
Peace talks aimed at ending the two-year-old conflict in the Tigray regions of Ethiopia have begun in Pretoria. The negotiations follow a surge in violence in recent weeks. Read more »
October 24, 2022
Africa: Tigray, Ethiopian Govt Negotiators Arrive in South Africa for Peace Talks
Tigray rebels and the Ethiopian government have announced their arrival in South Africa for peace talks. It is the most serious effort to date to find a solution to the devastating… Read more »
October 20, 2022
Chad: Scores of People Dead in Protests Amid Anger At Junta's Rule
Pro-democracy demonstrators clashed with police in the Chadian capital, N'Djamena, claiming roughly 50 lives. This follows the recent extension of military rule in the country. Read more »