October 26, 2023
Niger: EU and US Divided Over Niger Coup
The EU is considering sanctions on Niger, whereas the US wants keep the communication lines with its military junta open. Read more »
October 20, 2023
South Africa: Protesters Heckle Dutch Royals At Cape Town Slavery Museum
Security guards held back protesters as they chanted demands for reparations. The Netherlands was responsible for the enslavement tens of thousands of people in the Dutch Cape… Read more »
September 26, 2023
Niger: French Withdrawal From Niger a Further Risk to Stability - Analysts
Niger has hailed France's withdrawal as a 'step towards sovereignty.' But experts argue that celebrations are premature as the move has broad implications for the country, the… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Niger: Germany, U.S .Watch and Wait As France Pulls Troops Out
The German and US defense ministers have said they see no immediate need to leave Niger, following France's decision to withdraw troops. Niamey's junta has been more focused on the… Read more »
September 24, 2023
West Africa: Macron - France to Pull Diplomat, Troops From Coup-Hit Niger
The French president said military cooperation with the West African nation would end and France's soldiers stationed there would return home by the end of the year. Read more »
September 22, 2023
Tanzania: Tanzanians Demand Return of Ancestral Skulls
Colonial-era skulls had been lying in a Berlin archive for more than 100 years. Once looted as war trophies, they have now been matched by DNA tests with living descendants in… Read more »
September 16, 2023
North Africa: European Leader Visits Italy Amid Migrant Influx
The European Commission president's visit comes in response to an invitation from Italian Prime Minister Meloni. Italy's right-wing government has urged the EU to help in the face… Read more »
Niger: Macron Says France's Niger Ambassador a 'Hostage' in Embassy
Niger's coup leaders have tried to expel France's ambassador, but Paris says it doesn't recognize their authority to order him out. Macron said on TV he was "literally" a… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Morocco: German Red Cross Earthquake Aid Postponed Due to 'New Rules'
The German Red Cross was scheduled to send a relief flight to Morocco on Thursday, upon Moroccan request. The Moroccan government has restricted aid senders to four the… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Mali: New Suicide Attack Targets Military Base
Authorities are yet to give details on any casualties from the attack, which put German soldiers nearby on high alert. Just one day prior, two assaults by suspected jihadis killed… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Niger: France Weighs Withdrawal of Some Troops From Niger - Reports
France has about 1,500 troops stationed in Niger, where there was a coup in July. French media cite government sources as saying the withdrawal of "some elements" is under… Read more »
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 04, 2023
Niger: Does Europe Need Niger's Uranium?
Will the lights go out in Europe if Niger were to prevent France from mining more of its uranium? DW asked experts in Niger and Europe about the energy supply chain in the wake of… Read more »
September 03, 2023
Niger: Niger - Pro-Junta Protesters Demand French Troop Withdrawal
Anti-French sentiment has risen in Niger since its government was toppled in a July 26 coup. France has about 1,500 troops in the former colony. Read more »
September 01, 2023
Algeria: France Confirms Citizen Killed in Border Incident in Algeria
At least one French national was killed when the group of tourists strayed into Algerian waters on a jet ski. Read more »
August 31, 2023
Africa: EU Reckons With Africa Policy After Wave of Coups
Europe seems to have ever fewer options as it watches West Africa experience widespread military coups. Ministers meeting in Toledo, Spain had no quick answers to tough questions… Read more »
Niger: EU Ministers Back Sanctions Against Coup Leaders
While EU foreign ministers agreed to draw up sanctions, the bloc is staying quiet for now on whether it would back a potential move by ECOWAS to use military action to restore… Read more »
Gabon: Gabon Coup - EU Chief Says Evacuations Not Planned Yet
EU foreign policy chief Borrell said the coup followed "elections full of irregularities." He addressed reporters ahead of an EU meeting with African stakeholders to also discuss… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Niger: French Ambassador to Stay Despite Ultimatum - Macron
Niger's military junta on Friday announced ordered French ambassador Sylvian Itte to leave the country within 48 hours. Macron reiterated Paris' support for ousted President… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Wagner in Africa - The Impact of Prighozin's Death
Russia's presence in Africa depends heavily on the Wagner Group, headed by Yevgeny Prighozin. But with his death in a plane crash in Russia, there is now uncertainty about the… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Africa: EU Planning New Africa Mission in Gulf of Guinea - Report
The EU is set to launch a new mission in West Africa in the fall, a German newspaper has reported. The combined military-civilian operation will aim to prevent instability… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Brics Expansion Sparks Joy in Africa
While the plans to expand BRICS have caused a lot of excitement amongst African leaders, questions on how the economic bloc will manage tensions among its members persist. Read more »
August 26, 2023
Niger: Niger Junta Gives French Envoy 48 Hours to Leave
France has sharply criticized the power grab in Niger and has repeatedly called for the democratically elected president to be reinstated. Read more »
August 24, 2023
Africa: Wagner Group in Africa - Impact of Prighozin's Presumed Death
Russia's presence in Africa heavily depends on the Wagner Group, headed by Yevgeny Prighozin. But now there is uncertainty about the private military company's role after a plane… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Africa: Friend or Foe - Where Does Africa Stand On Russia?
BRICS countries will meet next week in Johannesburg as the bloc aims to widen its influence. But will Vladimir Putin's absence be felt in light of Russia's growing influence on the… Read more »