August 20
Congo-Kinshasa: Cease-Fire Violations Deepen Humanitarian Crisis
Peace remains elusive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) where fighting still rages. A cease-fire deal between the government and M23 rebels has not been fully… Read more »
July 23
Africa: How Is Biden's Retreat Perceived in Africa?
Joe Biden and his US administration sought to strengthen America's ties with Africa. His decision to bow out has attracted a lot of praise, and many Africans seem excited about… 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 »
July 15
West Africa: German Foreign Minister Visits West Africa Amidst Sahel Violence
Germany's top diplomat is traveling to Senegal and Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict. Senegal has become a major transit… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Trampled By Elephant Herd
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors are warned not to leave their vehicles. Read more »
July 08
Rwanda: UK's Starmer Says Rwanda Deportation Plan 'Dead and Buried'
New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is scrapping the Rwanda deportation plan by the previous Conservative government, saying its policy to keep irregular migration at bay has… Read more »
June 26
Mali: ICC Convicts Mali Insurgency Chief of War Crimes
Al Hassan Mahmoud was convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during Islamist militants' one-year rule over Timbuktu in 2012. His crimes against women were… Read more »
June 25
Africa: How Ukraine Is Trying to Combat Russia's Influence in Africa
While Russia has a long historical relationship with many African nations, Ukraine is virtually starting from scratch. Read more »
June 13
Africa: Record 120 Million People Displaced Globally - UN Report
A UN report reveals that 120 million people were forcibly displaced globally in 2024 due to conflict and violence. This marks a record high, affecting 1.5% of the world's… Read more »
May 28
Africa: UN Peacekeeping Day Remembers the Lives Lost
This year's International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers honors more than 4,000 blue helmets who have lost their lives serving for peace. Read more »
May 24
Kenya: Kenya's Ruto Visits Washington - a New Era of Diplomacy?
For the first time in 15 years, an African leader is making a state visit to the US. This week Kenya's President William Ruto took the historic step. But what's next for the… Read more »
May 23
Kenya: Biden Says Kenya in Line to Be First Sub-Saharan Nato Ally
Kenyan President William Ruto is the first African leader to make a state visit to Washington since 2008. US President Joe Biden announced Kenya would be made a major non-NATO ally… Read more »
Kenya: Biden, Ruto Urge Global Lenders to Ease Debt Burden
Kenyan President William Ruto is the first African leader to make a state visit to Washington since 2008. He and Joe Biden are set to announce a slew of new US investments in the… Read more »
May 16
Benin: Benin Gives Green Light for Niger's Oil Exports to China
Benin was blocking a pipeline exporting crude oil from Niger to China. Now the trade dispute appears to have been resolved with China's mediation. Read more »
May 15
Niger: Can China Resolve Niger-Benin Border Dispute?
Benin is blocking Niger's crude oil exports to China -- while Niger refuses to open its land borders to goods from Benin in a tit-for-tat trade spat. Read more »
Gambia: Swiss Court Convicts Gambian Ex-Minister of Atrocities
A Swiss court has delivered a guilty verdict in the trial of former Gambian Interior Minister Ousman Sonko. He was accused of several crimes against humanity committed from 2000 to… Read more »
April 17
West Africa: Ecowas Under Pressure to Reform
Coups, sanctions, and withdrawal of member states; the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must either reform or decline, observers warn. Read more »
Ethiopia: UN Raises U.S.$600 Million for Ethiopia, Falls Short of Target
A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its $1 billion target. The East African country has been hit by conflict and extreme… Read more »
April 12
Niger: Russia Sends Military Trainers, Troops to Niger
Russian military personnel arrived in Niamey to train their soldiers and set up an air defense system. Russia has been trying to build stronger ties with several African nations… Read more »
April 11
Sudan: U.S. Urges World to Care More About Sudan
US diplomats urged countries to do more to stop the humanitarian crisis in Sudan as the conflict between the army and the RSF nears the one-year mark. They also called for Iran not… Read more »
April 02
Rwanda: Rwanda - From Colonialism to Genocide
The DW documentary "Reclaiming History -- Colonialism and the Genocide in Rwanda" traces the arc from German colonial rule to the genocide in Rwanda. Read more »
April 01
Namibia: When Colonial Germany Committed Genocide in Namibia
Between 1904 and 1908, Germany's colonial forces reacted to a rebellion by Ovaherero and Nama people in Namibia with brutal violence and prison camps. The trauma and political… Read more »
March 17
Niger: 'Condescending Attitude' - Niger Cuts Ties With U.S. Army
The US operated a major drone base near Agadez to combat Islamist militants. But since a coup last year, Niger's ruling junta has cut ties with Western powers and moved closer… Read more »
February 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Violence in Eastern Congo Stirs Resentment Against the West
Fighting in the Congo's North Kivu province has displaced thousands and stirred renewed protests. Many Congolese place the blame for violence on the United Nations and Western… Read more »
February 28
Uganda: Uganda - ICC Orders Record €52 Million for LRA Victims
The International Criminal Court awarded victims of Ugandan child soldier-turned-commander Dominic Ongwen more than €52 million in reparations. Women and children suffered… Read more »