August 27
Sudan: Sudan Dam Burst - 'The Area is Unrecognizable'
Heavy rains and floods caused the Arbaat Dam near Port Sudan to burst, affecting about 50,000 people. Authorities say the death toll is likely to rise. Read more »
August 23
Uganda: Ugandan Opposition Members Face 'Terrorism' Charges
Thirty-six members of Ugandan opposition party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) will appear in court on Monday to face terrorism charges. Rights groups claim the case is… Read more »
August 21
Uganda: Uganda Ponders Lessons From Deadly Garbage Landslide
A disaster at the Kiteezi landfill in Kampala unfolded following heavy rains that triggered a massive garbage landslide. The tragedy has highlighted the urgent need for better… Read more »
August 14
Sudan: Sudan Truce Talks Start in Switzerland Without Sudanese Army
Participants in the US-led talks are focusing on humanitarian issues in the brutal Sudan conflict. But one important party to the war has not shown up for the Switzerland summit. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda - Landmark Conviction of LRA Fighter
Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army, has been convicted for his role in brutal crimes committed between 1992 and 2005. But the LRA's leaders remain at… Read more »
Uganda: Who Are the LRA Rebels?
Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army, has been convicted for his role in brutal crimes committed between 1992 and 2005. DW explores the decline of the… Read more »
Tanzania: Has Tanzania's Protest Crackdown Dented Democratic Gains?
When President Samia Suluhu Hassan took office, her easing of opposition restrictions was praised. But a recent protest crackdown shows that progress on political freedom under her… Read more »
August 13
Uganda: Ex-LRA Commander Convicted in War Crimes Trial
It is the first time a high-profile soldier from the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has been tried for war crimes in a Ugandan court. Thomas Kwoyelo was convicted on 44 counts,… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Opposition Leaders Released After Mass Arrests
Hundreds of leaders and supporters of the Chadema party had been arrested ahead of a planned youth day rally. Dissidents voiced concerns about a return to the repressive policies… Read more »
August 10
Uganda: Uganda Landfill Collapse Leaves Several Dead
Heavy rainfall triggered the collapse of the landfill in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. Rescue operations are ongoing as the search for more victims is underway. Read more »
August 11
Rwanda: Rwanda's Kagame Sworn in for 4th Presidential Term
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been inaugurated for another five years after winning a July poll with over 99% of votes. He has ruled the country with an iron fist since after… Read more »
August 09
Kenya: What Next for Gen Z's Digital Revolution?
In Kenya, youth-led protests and political debates surge on social media, raising alarms over surveillance and fake news. Online platforms are now the forefront of activism and… Read more »
August 08
Rwanda: Are Rwandans Being Relocated to Eastern Congo?
Dozens of Rwandan families are reportedly being resettled in areas of eastern Congo that are controlled by Rwanda-back M23 rebels. Local authorities fear that this could spark… Read more »
Kenya: Police Fire Tear Gas As Ruto's Cabinet Sworn in
Protesters in Nairobi called for William Ruto to step down as tensions rise over deadly unrest in the country. Demonstrators, primarily Gen Z, decry perceived corruption,… Read more »
August 02
Uganda: Ugandans Continue to Wait for Coffee Plant Compensation
It has been 23 years since over 2,000 people were displaced in Uganda to make way for a coffee plantation for the German company Neumann. Since then, they have been fighting for… Read more »
August 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Kidnapping Crisis Worsens
Rising kidnapping and extortion cases in Ethiopia are driven by political instability and conflict. The government is struggling to address the crisis. Read more »
August 07
Kenya: Kenyans Vow to 'Take Back' Their Country On August 8
Frustrated by systemic corruption, unemployment and rising living costs, young people in Kenya are planning more mass protests on August 8. Social media is flooded with calls to… Read more »
August 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Faces Kidnapping Crisis
Kidnapping and extortion cases are on the rise, many of which are linked to the ongoing political and security crisis in the country. But authorities are struggling to keep up,… Read more »
August 01
Rwanda: Congo-Rwanda Cease-Fire - a Lasting Peace Effort?
A cease-fire set to begin on August 4 has been reached between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda after more than two years of fighting in eastern Congo. But will this… Read more »
July 31
Sudan: Sudan's Military Leader Survives Drone Strike
Abdel-Fattah Burhan escaped harm during an attack that killed five in eastern Sudan. This attack came ahead of peace talks between the army and the rebel RSF faction in… Read more »
July 26
Kenya: Kenya's Youthful Protesters Unimpressed By Cabinet Changes
After dismissing nearly his entire cabinet in response to ongoing protests, Kenyan President WIlliam Ruto hopes to rebuild confidence in his leadership. He is even extending an… Read more »
July 25
Rwanda: Human Rights Not Top Priority in Rwanda, but Hopes Remain
Rwanda's development after the 1994 genocide may spell success to many outside observers. But its human rights record leaves much to be desired. What prospects for change does… Read more »
July 23
Ethiopia: Landslide Deaths Reach 229, Five People Pulled Out Alive
Scores of people have been killed after heavy rains in the remote south of Ethiopia. Authorities warned the death toll could continue to climb as bodies as well as survivors were… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's RSF Agrees to U.S.-Backed 'Cease-Fire' Talks
The talks in Switzerland, supported by the United States, seek a nationwide cease-fire in Sudan. The Sudanese Armed Forces, which opposes the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary, has… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'People Digging Through the Mud With Their Bare Hands'
Scores of people have been killed after heavy rains in the remote south of Ethiopia. Authorities warned the death toll could continue to climb as bodies as well as survivors were… Read more »