July 25, 2023
Malawi: World Food Programme Halves Food Assistance for Refugees
The World Food Program in Malawi says a funding shortfall has forced it to cut by one-half food rations for more than 50,000 people at the country's only refugee camp. Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Ukraine War Looms Large Over Russia-Africa Summit
African leaders are to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg at the end of this month for a summit, billed as strengthening cooperation in peace, security,… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Tunisia: EU-Tunisia Deal Seeks to Plug Irregular Migration, but Will It Work?
Tunisia has overtaken Libya as the top embarkation point for African migrants heading to Europe starting in Italy. Tunisia's leaders have recently signed a deal with the EU to work… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Africa: Understanding the Implications of No Black Sea Grain Deal
Russia said Monday it is ending its participation in a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine safe passage to export grain from three Ukrainian ports past Russian warships on the Black… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Africa: African Leaders At Business Summit Call for Extension of Trade Deal With U.S.
Leaders at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Botswana have urged renewal of the long-standing Africa Growth Opportunities Act (AGOA). Read more »
South Africa: China's Huawei Launches Innovation Center in South Africa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday welcomed the opening of a new Huawei Innovation Center in Johannesburg, praising the Chinese company for its "confidence in the… Read more »
Sudan: International Criminal Court to Investigate Report of Mass Grave
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Thursday that his office is investigating reports that at least 87 people were found in a mass grave in Sudan's West… Read more »
July 11, 2023
South Africa: Business Groups Concerned As U.S. Reviews Trade Programme
South African business groups are pushing the government to make strong diplomatic efforts to ensure the country is not stripped of its duty-free access to the U.S. market. Read more »
Africa: WFP - Growing Number of Refugees From Sudan's Darfur Region Crossing Into Chad
The United Nations food agency says thousands of people are crossing the border into the central African nation of Chad from neighboring Sudan to escape the nearly three-month-old… Read more »
July 06, 2023
Nigeria: Chinese Navy in Nigeria Amid Base Concerns
A rare visit to Nigeria this week by the Chinese navy is once again raising questions about Beijing's military intentions in the strategically important Gulf of Guinea. Read more »
Niger: Niger, China Discuss Uranium Mine and Other Deals
The West African nation of Niger and China have been discussing deals that include an industrial park, an oil pipeline and a uranium mine. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Nigeria: Experts Weigh in On Chinese Navy's Visit to Lagos
The Chinese navy is making a port call in Nigeria this week in a rare visit to West Africa, where Beijing has been seeking to expand its influence. Read more »
Senegal: U.S Praises President for Bowing Out of 2024 Election
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has praised Senegal President Macky Sall's announcement that he would not seek a third term in next year's election. Read more »
June 28, 2023
Nigeria: Humanitarian, Security Crises in Northeastern Nigeria Reach New Heights
U.N. agencies are warning that the food security and nutrition crises in northeastern Nigeria have reached alarming new heights and that swift global action is needed to head off a… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Central African Republic: U.S. Sanctions Companies Linked to Gold Trade to Fund Wagner Fighters
The United States on Tuesday accused companies in the United Arab Emirates, the Central African Republic and Russia of engaging in illicit gold deals to help fund the mercenary… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Looks to China to Shed Light On Power Crisis
South Africa's worst ever energy crisis has the country reeling amid daily blackouts, but new Minister for Electricity Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is hoping China can provide a light in… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Africa: Will Prigozhin's Brief Russia Rebellion Have an Impact in Africa?
Analysts say it's too early to assess how the Wagner Group's operations in Africa will be affected after its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin threatened to lead troops into Moscow over the… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Morocco: Amnesty Accuses Spain, Morocco of Covering Up Racist Border Practices
Saturday marks the anniversary of an attempt by approximately 2,000 sub-Saharan African migrants and refugees to cross over from Morocco to Spain. At least 37 people died in the… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Appeals for Removal of Arms Embargo
Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has urged the U.N. Security Council to lift an arms embargo on the nation, saying it no longer serves its purpose. Read more »
Zambia: Zambians Celebrate As Country Reaches Debt Restructuring Deal
Zambia said it reached a long-awaited deal to restructure $6.3 billion of its debt, including its loans from China, its largest private creditor. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Malawi: UNHCR in Malawi Observes World Refugee Day in Silence
The U.N. refugee agency, UNHCR, for the first time scaled back Tuesday's commemoration of World Refugee Day in Malawi after refugees called out the tough living conditions there.… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Conflict - A Regional Powder Keg
Nearly two-and-a-half months after deadly fighting between rival factions erupted in Sudan, ending tenuous moves toward democracy and shattering the hopes of millions for a… Read more »
June 20, 2023
South Sudan: UN Urges South Sudan to Make Progress Toward Elections
The top United Nations official in South Sudan on Tuesday urged leaders in that country to accelerate implementation of the 2018 Revitalized Peace Agreement, including holding… Read more »
Somalia: Former Somali Refugee Turns Reclaimed Life Jackets Into Fashion
World Refugee Day, which falls each year on June 20, celebrates the strength, perseverance, and courage of millions of people, who flee from their home country to escape conflict… Read more »
Africa: UN's World Refugee Day Celebrates Courage and Contributions of Refugees
At a time of growing hostility toward refugees, the United Nations is marking World Refugee Day to honor the courage and contributions to society of people forcibly uprooted from… Read more »