January 12, 2023
Rwanda: Burundian Refugees in Rwanda Decry 'Reduced' Food Rations
The refugees accuse Rwanda's government and the UNHCR of starving them to force them to return home. The UN has rejected the accusation, saying it is doing its best to provide aid… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Ethiopia: Can Berlin and Paris Reset 'Strained' EU-Ethiopia Ties?
Germany and France have dispatched their top envoys to Ethiopia to revamp relations strained by the Tigray conflict. Analysts say the EU member states are keen to support the… Read more »
January 07, 2023
Burkina Faso: UN Calls for Probe Into Northern Burkina Faso Massacre
The UN commissioner has called for a swift and transparent investigation into the killing of 28 people in northern Burkina Faso. A rights group said the victims belonged to a… Read more »
January 06, 2023
Mali: Mali Pardons 49 Ivorian Soldiers
The soldiers were arrested in July and accused of conspiring against the Malian government. Three had been sentenced to death in absentia. Read more »
January 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Mission Moves to Protect Civilians
MONUSCO and the Congolese army want to counter the movements of the M23 rebels in the North-Kivu region as swiftly as possible, while Rwanda continues to deny its support of the… Read more »
January 02, 2023
Mali: What Security Presence Will the EU Have in 2023?
With violence continuing into the new year, security experts call on the EU to push for a more local approach in Mali. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Burkina Faso: Govt Declares UN Coordinator 'Persona Non Grata'
The Burkinabe military government did not provide a reason for its decision. It comes after the government expelled two French nationals and accused them of espionage. Read more »
December 21, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: United Nations Eases DR Congo Arms Embargo
The Congolese government wants to speed up the procurement of weapons to help it fight rebel groups in the east. The UN also renewed its peacekeeping mission in the DRC for another… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Nearly 170 People Dead in Floods, Says UN
The flood-prone capital city of the Democratic Republic of Congo saw around 280 houses wiped out by the floods earlier this week. UN officials now have updated figures. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: A Shift in the U.S. Perspective On Africa
China was the elephant in the room as the Biden administration sought to regain trust among African leaders gathered in Washington this week. Analysts saw the US make some… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: U.S. President Joe Biden Pledges Visit to Sub-Saharan Africa
The US president is working to cement ties with the continent during the Washington-hosted US-Africa summit. He's also backing a permanent role for the African Union within the… Read more »
Africa: President Joe Biden Says U.S. is 'All In' on Africa's Future
The US unveiled $55 billion worth of investments, trade deals and aid at a summit of African leaders. It comes after China dominated foreign investment on the continent for years. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit - Forging a Better Partnership?
The US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington this week is a chance for the United States and countries in Africa to move closer to "win-win" partnerships, analysts say. Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit - What Are the Stakes?
The US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington this week is a chance for the US and countries in Africa to move closer to 'win-win' partnerships, analysts say. Read more »
December 11, 2022
Mauritania: U.S. Indicts Mauritania National Over Terror Attacks in Mali
Fawaz Ould Ahmed is accused of being involved in multiple deadly attacks in Mali in 2015. He was already handed the death penalty by a Malian court in 2020. Read more »
Morocco: What's Behind Morocco Fan Violence in Belgium?
It has become somewhat of a pattern that violence breaks out between fans and police in Belgium following Morocco World Cup matches. But what’s fueling the clashes? Read more »
December 10, 2022
West Africa: German Hostage Held in Sahel Since 2018 Freed
Jörg Lange was kidnapped by jihadis in Niger more than 4 1/2 years ago and was reportedly sold to the so-called Islamic State armed group. The 63-year-old engineer is said to… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: German Investment in Continent Stalls Despite Government Push
Germany's potential to invest in Africa was trumpeted at the 2022 German-Africa business summit in Johannesburg. But German foreign direct investment on the continent is stagnant. Read more »
Africa: Are They Welcome? How Africans Experience Germany
With Germany planning to relax its immigration laws, African migrants tell DW about their experiences of prejudice and bureaucracy. They are looking forward to immigration reforms… Read more »
December 02, 2022
Ethiopia: After Patchy Tigray Truce, WHO Still Lacks Full Aid Access
The UN's health body says there are still "significant parts of the country" it cannot reach to provide vital medical aid. This was one of the terms of a peace deal that appears… Read more »
November 30, 2022
Somalia: African Activists Receive Right Livelihood Awards
Human rights activists and organizations were honored for their role in promoting peace and justice. The Swedish-based award is often dubbed the Alternative Nobel Prize. Read more »
November 29, 2022
South Africa: Kremlin-Backed Russian Broadcaster to Open Media Centre, Seeks Media Partners
RT, the Kremlin-backed international broadcaster, is opening a media center in South Africa and seeking partners on the continent. Russia's disinformation campaign aims for more… Read more »
November 23, 2022
Mali: Junta Unfazed By Pull-Out of German Troops
Mali's military junta acted unconcerned by the announced withdrawal of German troops from the country. But civil society is worried about yet another ally abandoning military aid… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Mali: Germany to Withdraw Troops From Mali By 2024
Disputes with Mali's ruling military junta and the arrival of Russian mercenaries have cast doubt over the future of the German mission to the West African country. Read more »
November 21, 2022
Mali: German Priest Missing in Mali
Father Hans-Joachim Lohre was preparing to celebrate Mass in another part of Bamako when he disappeared. His car was found near an institute where he was teaching. Read more »