September 17, 2023
Sudan: Fighting Escalates in Khartoum in 6th Month of Conflict
The army headquarters in Khartoum was attacked, and an iconic skyscraper in the city went up in flames, according to social media posts. The fighting between the army and the RSF… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Rwanda: Activists Want Trans and Intersex Legal Rights
Rwanda has a progressive posture towards LGBTQ issues, but human rights NGOs want more legal recognition and protection for transgender and intersex people to ensure they don't… Read more »
September 13, 2023
East Africa: How Could Ethiopia's Dam Dispute Escalate?
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam conflict has lasted for more than a decade without a resolution. Some experts warn that any further delays in settling the outstanding issues… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Kenya: Bumpy First Year in Office for William Ruto
Food costs and taxes are high, the opposition belligerent and Kenyans are angry. President William Ruto has lost a lot of support at home. It's time for him to listen to those who… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Sudan: Dozens Killed in Khartoum Market Attack
An airstrike in Sudan's capital has reportedly killed some 40 people amid a war between the army and a paramilitary group. This is the highest death toll from a single incident… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Finishes Filling Reservoir of Contentious Mega-Dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is set to double the country's electricity generation and become Africa's biggest dam. Egypt fiercely opposes the megaproject, arguing that it… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Eritrea: Is Eritrea Stoking Conflicts Between Its Migrants Abroad?
The repressive regime of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has forced many Eritreans to seek refuge abroad. Some commentators believe Afwerki is stoking conflict between Eritrean… Read more »
September 05, 2023
South Sudan: Sweden - Oil Executives On Trial Over Sudan War Crimes
Two former executives at a Swedish oil firm face accusations of complicity in war crimes in present-day South Sudan. The case is expected to be the biggest in Sweden's history. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Eritrea: Israel Considers Deporting Eritreans Involved in 'Riots'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says "a red line" was crossed when an Eritrean protest in Tel Aviv turned violent. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Uganda: DR Congo and Uganda - Are New Roads Part of War Compensation?
Ugandan taxpayers' money is being used to build roads in Democratic Republic of Congo. But why? And does this have anything to do with Uganda's compensation payments after the… Read more »
September 02, 2023
Eritrea: Over 100 Injured As Israeli Police Break Up Eritrean Protest
Among those hurt were 30 police officers and three protesters hit by police fire. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Uganda: Congo and Uganda - Will New Roads Serve As War Compensation?
Ugandan taxpayer money is being used to build roads in the Democratic Republic of Congo. But why? And does this have anything to do with Uganda's compensation payments after the… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Ethiopia: Rape Used As Weapon of War in Tigray
Women and children in Tigray are still subject to sexual violence despite a peace agreement signed in November 2022, according to a new report. Survivors accuse both Ethiopian and… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Sudan: UN Warns of Hunger, Disease, Displacement
The UN urged donors who had pledged aid to deliver on their promised contributions. Meanwhile, Sudan's military ruler left the capital to visit army bases on a rare trip since the… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Saudi Official Says Report That Border Guards Killed 100s of Migrants is Unfounded
Security forces in Saudi Arabia have opened fire on Ethiopians trying to enter the country via Yemen, Human Rights Watch says. The number of those killed could possibly be in the… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Ethiopia: LGBTQ+ Ethiopians Flee in the Face of Sudden Crackdown
Authorities in Ethiopia have initiated a crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. Rights activists have branded it a diversionary tactic in the wake of renewed violence across the… Read more »
August 16, 2023
Tanzania: Aids - Tanzania Makes Progress to End Epidemic By 2030
Tanzania is prioritizing early testing efforts and effective treatments to meet the global target of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. One man is leading his community by… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Ethiopia: PM Declares State of Emergency Amid Amhara Clashes
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's office issued a state of emergency after days of clashes between security forces and a militia group in the Amhara region. Read more »
August 03, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Paramilitary to Blame for Most Atrocities - Amnesty
The human rights watchdog said it was able to document sexual assault on girls as young as 12. The conflict between the armed forces and the RSF has been ongoing since mid-April… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Uganda: At Least 20 Dead After Lake Victoria Boat Capsizes
Police attributed the boat accident to overloading and poor weather conditions. Hundreds of people die in boat accidents on Ugandan lakes every year. Read more »
July 31, 2023
Kenya: Solar Power Brightens Kenya's Energy Landscape
Solar energy in Kenya is being hailed by experts as a game-changer. Generating power from the East African nation's sunshine can potentially revolutionize its energy sector in… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Kenya: Outcry As President Lifts Six-Year Ban On Logging
President William Ruto says he lifted the ban on logging to create jobs for Kenya's youth. But climate activists are pushing back on what they see as his doublespeak on climate… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Sudan: MSF May Stop Work At Hospital After 18 Staff Attacked
Humanitarian organization Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said 18 of its workers were attacked while traveling to a hospital in Khartoum. MSF is one of the last aid groups active in… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Sudan: Crisis Spells Uncertainty for Key Ingredient of Fizzy Drinks
The natural occurring gum discharged by Acacia trees is used in several key industries. The ongoing conflict in Sudan is hurting exports and threatening livelihoods. Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Sudan: The Forgotten Catastrophe of Floods in Bentiu State
Water from floods that destroyed entire villages and displaced thousands still remains -- and plans to drain it have stalled. There is no hope that villagers will soon return to… Read more »