Africa: After Wagner, Russia Makes New Military Plans in Africa

The Wagner Group used to serve Russia's interests in Africa -- unofficially. But with Wagner's collapse, Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a new Africa Corps, with… Read more »

Senegal: 'We Are Ready to Give Our Lives' - Senegal Protester

President Macky Sall's decision to delay the national election from February to December, effectively extending his time in power, sparked widespread protests across Senegal… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Internet Restored After Election Postponement Unrest

Authorities cut access as the country grapples with the fallout of postponing the presidential election to December. The delay sparked protests. Read more »

Senegal: Police Crack Down On Protests Over Election Delay

Several candidates in Senegal's postponed presidential election were arrested during a demonstration in Dakar. President Macky Sall delayed the vote on Saturday in a row over the… Read more »

Senegal: 'Sabotage', 'Institutional Coup', Say Opposition as Sall Postpones Poll

The election was due to be held in less than three weeks. But a row over the disqualification of several candidates sparked a major political crisis in one of West Africa's most… Read more »

Ethiopia: Hunger Crisis in Ethiopia Threatens to Eclipse Prior Famines

Drought, conflict, graft: Reasons for Ethiopia's hunger crisis are as varied as they may have been avoidable. But while Ethiopians go to bed hungry, political elites feast on their… Read more »

West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Quit Ecowas

The leaders of the three Sahel nations said it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States "without delay." Read more »

West Africa: Mali to Start Peace Talks After Ending Deal With Separatists

Mali's junta decided to launch a new national peace process just one day after it ended a key 2015 peace deal. Tuareg rebels are skeptical of the initiative. Read more »

Sudan: Sudan - German Foreign Minister Demands Solution to Conflict

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called for increased efforts to end the power struggle in Sudan as she embarks on a tour of East Africa. She will also hold talks in… Read more »

Rwanda: UK - Rishi Sunak Faces Rwanda Bill Vote Amid Party Revolts

Britain's conservative prime minister faces a tough parliamentary vote on plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Moderate and right-wing rebels in his party both dislike the bill,… Read more »

Rwanda: Burundi-Rwanda Tensions Rise Amid Border Reclosure

Relations between Burundi and Rwanda have been frosty for years. The border between the two nations, which reopened two years ago, has been closed again amid renewed tension. Some… Read more »

Central African Republic: US Firm Bancroft Eyes Wagner Group's Influence in CAR

The Central African Republic (CAR) is said to be in talks with the US private security company Bancroft Global Development -- potentially challenging the influence of Russia's… Read more »

Nigeria: Farmer-Herder Conflict Exposes Govt Inaction

The recent spate of violence in Nigeria's Plateau state which resulted in over 160 deaths has raised questions whether present and past Nigerian administrations are doing enough to… Read more »

Chad: After a New Constitution, What's Next for Chad?

With the referendum results now confirmed by the nation's top court, Chadians are looking ahead to 2024 elections and civilian rule. But analysts don't expect much to change for… Read more »

Mauritania: Refugees Putting Out Fires - and Prejudice

As Mauritania faces its yearly bushfire season, a group made up of refugees teams up with the local community to put out the flames and save pastures for livestock. But the region… Read more »

Africa: 2023 - a Challenging Year for UN Peacekeepers in Africa

UN peacekeeping forces have had minimal success in 2023. In the DR Congo, they clashed with civilians and were forced to pull out from there. That is not the only African country… Read more »

Congo-Brazzaville: Congo Election - North Kivu Hopes Next President Brings Peace

As citizens prepare to head to the polls on December 20, people in conflict-ridden North Kivu province are hoping the next president will quash rampant insecurity. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: North Kivu Pins Hopes for Peace On President

As citizens prepare to head to the polls on December 20, civil servants and traders in conflict-ridden North Kivu province are hoping the next president will quash rampant… Read more »

Mali: Last German Troops Return, Told Mission 'Not in Vain'

Germany's last troops serving in Mali have returned home after the Russian-backed military government there ordered peacekeepers out. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius told them… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Nation's Election Campaign and Its Unresolved Conflict

The violent conflict in eastern DR Congo is dominating candidates' campaigns ahead of the December 20 elections. Read more »

Sudan: Red Cross Decries Deadly, 'Deliberate' Convoy Attack

The ICRC said the attack killed two people and injured seven others. The Sudanese army said the convoy violated an agreement by approaching its defensive positions. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Deadly Military Mishaps Spark Calls for Probe

Nigerians recently awoke to news of yet another tragic military error resulting in the death of at least 85 civilians. Now, calls for an investigation into the military's failures… Read more »

Africa: Calls Grow to Reform UN Peacekeeping Missions

Africa has been a focal point for the United Nations peacekeeping missions for decades. For the first time, the continent has hosted a global ministerial meeting and urged the UN… Read more »

Sudan: Conflict Between Military Groups Has Reached Grim Turning Point, Experts Say

Over the past month, the conflict between two military groups in Sudan has reached what experts say is a grim turning point. The country's future is even more unclear. Read more »

Africa: National Women's Convention For Peace Wins German-Africa Prize 2023

The Africa Prize is awarded by the non-partisan German Africa Foundation to Africans selected by a jury for their commitment to democracy, peace, human rights, economic… Read more »