February 04, 2023
South Sudan: Pope in South Sudan - Church Cannot Be 'Neutral' On Injustice
In the first papal visit to South Sudan, Pope Francis is highlighting the plight of women in the young nation who face the world's highest material mortality rate and are subject… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Ethiopia: Old Conflicts Flare As Country Bids for Peace
A newly flared conflict between Ethiopia's Oromo and Amhara ethnic groups could disrupt security situation in the country after the Tigray peace agreement. Read more »
January 31, 2023
Uganda: Parliament Demands Probe Into 'LGBTQ Activities' in Schools
The Ugandan parliament is investigating what it calls the festering of homosexual activities in schools, amid public outcry. The country is known for its staunch opposition to… Read more »
January 26, 2023
Somalia: U.S. Forces Kill Militant Leader in Somalia Operation - Pentagon
Pentagon officials say Bilal al-Sudani was killed in a special military operation and was a "key facilitator" for the "Islamic State" group's expansion. Read more »
January 22, 2023
Somalia: Blast, Gunfire Near Mayoral Office Kills Several
An explosion near a government building in Mogadishu was followed by a shootout between security forces and gunmen that left at least five civilians dead. The al-Shabab terror… Read more »
Ethiopia: Eritrean Troops Seen Leaving Towns in Ethiopia's Tigray
Locals said convoys of Eritrean forces aligned with Ethiopia's government were pulling out. The US hailed the "ongoing withdrawal" as a key step to peace after two years of… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Unplugs From China Railway Project
Kampala is abandoning its Chinese partners and turning to Turkey to build a standard gauge railway that will connect to neighboring Kenya. East Africa is keen on improving its… Read more »
January 12, 2023
Ethiopia: Germany and France Visit to Back Tigray Peace Deal
The German and French foreign ministers are in Ethiopia for two days to show support for a deal that brought fragile peace after civil war in Tigray, and to look for ways to help… Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Refugees in Rwanda Decry 'Reduced' Food Rations
The refugees accuse Rwanda's government and the UNHCR of starving them to force them to return home. The UN has rejected the accusation, saying it is doing its best to provide aid… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Ethiopia: Can Berlin and Paris Reset 'Strained' EU-Ethiopia Ties?
Germany and France have dispatched their top envoys to Ethiopia to revamp relations strained by the Tigray conflict. Analysts say the EU member states are keen to support the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray Forces Start Handing Over Heavy Weapons
The implementation of the peace agreement signed to end one of the "deadliest conflicts worldwide" has begun. Read more »
January 06, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzanian President Ends Ban On Opposition Rallies
Tanzania's president has ended a ban on opposition rallies imposed by her autocratic predecessor, John Magufuli. The decision was cautiously welcomed as a win for democracy by… Read more »
January 04, 2023
Somalia: Twin Car Bomb Attacks Kill Dozens
Police say that two car bombs targeting the homes of government officials have killed at least 35 people. The Al-Shabab terror group has claimed responsibility. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Africa: Africa Buckles Up in Bid to End Road Carnage
Every year, scores of people die or get seriously injured on African roads. The situation becomes notably worse during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Authorities in several… Read more »
December 28, 2022
East Africa: Gloomy Prospects for Horn of Africa in 2023
Somalia and Ethiopia will be the world's biggest worries in the new year. Disastrous governance in these countries will likely lead the region deeper into crisis, says DW's Ludger… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flying to War-Torn Tigray
The Ethiopian Airlines said flights to the regional capital Mekele would begin again following an 18-month suspension. The first flight to Tigray was reportedly booked within hours… Read more »
December 26, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Govt Team Headed to Tigray After Peace Deal
A delegation from Ethiopia's government is traveling to Tigray to oversee the implementation of last month's peace accord which seeks to end two years of fighting in the region. Read more »
Somalia: Port of Berbera - Dubai Invests in Horn of Africa Shipping
Dubai-based DP World is expanding its operations in Somaliland as part of a plan to turn the breakaway region into a major trade hub. Even though Somaliland relinquishes commercial… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Ethiopia: Facebook Owner Meta Sued for Inciting Hatred in Ethiopia
A group of Ethiopians and Kenyans are accusing Facebook's parent company of failing to regulate posts on Tigray conflict. Some of the posts directly caused deaths, according to the… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: Dozens of Migrants, Believed to be Ethiopian, Found Dead in Zambia
The 27 migrants are believed to have died of "hunger and exhaustion" after they were "dumped," according to Zambian police. One more person was still alive and taken to the… Read more »
December 09, 2022
Ethiopia: Nation Seeks National Healing After Tigray Peace Treaty
With a truce recently signed and a history of ethnic tensions, Ethiopia faces a myriad of challenges. As a result, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government has embarked on a national… Read more »
December 02, 2022
Ethiopia: After Patchy Tigray Truce, WHO Still Lacks Full Aid Access
The UN's health body says there are still "significant parts of the country" it cannot reach to provide vital medical aid. This was one of the terms of a peace deal that appears… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Somalia: African Activists Receive Right Livelihood Awards
Human rights activists and organizations were honored for their role in promoting peace and justice. The Swedish-based award is often dubbed the Alternative Nobel Prize. Read more »
Somalia: African Duo in Sweden for Right Livelihood Ceremony
Somali-born Fartuun Adan and her daughter Ilwad Elman are in Stockholm to receive the 2022 Right Livelihood Award. They have been honored for their fight for human rights despite… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Comoros: Court Hands Ex-President Sambi Life Sentence
Ahmed Abdullah Sambi has been convicted of high treason for selling Comoros passports to stateless people. The ruling by the State Security Court cannot be appealed. Read more »