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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Cameroon: The Root Causes of Cameroon's Youth Brain Drain

High living costs, few employment opportunities and a desire to support their families are driving many Cameroonian youths to emigrate. Read more »

Rwanda: Why Rwanda Supports M23 Rebels in DR Congo's Conflict

Fierce battles between Congolese troops and the M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo have intensified regional tensions. Experts say it points to worsening relations between Kigali and… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal's President Macky Sall Bows to Pressure On Election

Following days of protests, Sall's government released 300 prisoners in Senegal. The civil society now wants the election to be held before the end of his term in April. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Who Will Help Displaced Civilians in Goma?

Fighting between M23 rebels and government forces has intensified in the Democratic Republic of Congo's North Kivu province. Hospitals and sites for internally displaced persons in… Read more »

Guinea: Is Guinea's Military Junta to Blame for Rice Shortage?

People living in Guinea are becoming desperate as a food crisis soars in the country. Citizens are blaming the junta leaders for price hikes, while economists say a timely solution… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: South Africa's Mission to DR Congo Off to Deadly Start

Two South African soldiers were killed and three were wounded during a mortar strike in DR Congo, the South African military said, adding that the details were "still sketchy." Read more »

Senegal: Casamance Sidelined After Senegal Protests

At least three people have died, and scores more have been arrested in demonstrations across Senegal since President Macky Sall postponed an election planned for February 25. Read more »