July 21, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Dodges a Bullet With Putin
International pressure on South Africa has eased now that the Russian leader will attend the BRICS summit via video link only. The decision leaves ties between the only African… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Cameroon: WHO Issues Cough Syrup Alert in Cameroon
The World Health Organisation has flagged a batch of "Naturcold" cough and cold syrup sold in Cameroon as toxic for containing unacceptable amounts of contaminants. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Western Sahara: Israel Acknowledges Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
The disputed region is also claimed by the Algerian-backed Polisario Front. Morocco established diplomatic ties with Israel in late 2020, with a string of other Arab countries. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Africa: Examining Continent's Fractured Relationship With the ICC
African leaders have complained about wrongful targeting by the International Criminal Court during the 25 years since its founding -- but some African legal experts say those… Read more »
July 05, 2023
West Africa: Canary Island Migrant Route to Spain Proves Deadly Again
Dozens of people have drowned or disappeared in the past weeks crossing from West Africa to the Canary Islands as Spain and Morocco attract criticism for slow sea rescues. Read more »
July 04, 2023
Mali: The Withdrawal of MINUSMA Peacekeeping Mission - A Foreseeable Disaster
Pressured by the Malian military junta, the UN Security Council has decided to withdraw all MINUSMA peacekeepers by the end of this year. What are the consequences? Read more »
June 30, 2023
Africa: Wagner Group in Africa - What's Its Future After the Mutiny?
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 its… Read more »
South Africa: What Did German Foreign Minister Achieve in South Africa?
Russia's war in Ukraine dominated talks during German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's trip to Pretoria this week. After months of tension, Germany and South Africa displayed a… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: UN Peacekeepers Increasingly Unwelcome
UN peacekeeping missions in Africa are struggling to restore peace and stability to the nations in which they operate. Some African states want them out. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Rwanda: 'Hotel Rwanda' Icon Rusesabagina Says Prison Was 'Hell'
Dissident Paul Rusesabagina thanked the US for its efforts to release him from prison earlier this year. His made new criticisms of the Rwandan government in a video to mark the… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Mali: UN Ends Peace Mission, U.S. Blames Russia's Wagner
Mali's relations with the West have deteriorated sharply since a 2020 military coup in the country. The junta has rallied behind Russia and brought in the paramilitary Wagner Group… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: Why Do So Many African Nations Want UN Troops Out?
UN peacekeeping missions in Africa are struggling to restore peace and stability to the nations in which they operate. Some African states want them out and experts have warned of… Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: German Foreign Minister Urges South Africa to Help End War in Ukraine
Germany's top diplomat is in South Africa to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in fighting climate change, but the war in Ukraine remains a sticking point. Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: German Foreign Minister Focuses On Ukraine War During Visit
During her visit to South Africa, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to push for greater efforts to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Read more »
Africa: Abuse of Black Soccer Players in Germany Shows Endemic Racism - Analysts
Racially abusive posts towards two members of Germany's under-21 soccer team are the latest in a long line of racist insults that have marred German professional football. Read more »
June 25, 2023
Egypt: Egypt and India Eye 'Strategic Partnership' As Modi Visits
India's Narendra Modi praised his visit to Cairo as "historic" after he and Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sissi pledged to boost trade and diplomatic ties. Read more »
June 24, 2023
Africa: Russia's Wagner Group in Africa - More Than Mercenaries
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the recent actions of the Wagner Group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin a "betrayal" that will be punished. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Morocco: Amnesty Accuses Spain, Morocco of Cover-Up in Melilla Deaths
One year since tens of migrants and refugees died in a crush at the border between Spain and Morocco, Amnesty International has accused the two countries of a "cover-up." Read more »
June 19, 2023
Kenya: Kenya, EU Sign Trade Deal As Brussels Bolsters Africa Ties
Kenya is a major exporter of food and drink products, with around 20% of its overall exports sent to the EU. The deal was just seven months in the making, thus becoming one of the… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Africa: UN Says Migrant Boat Capsizing Off Greece 'Horrific Tragedy'
UN agencies called for investigating and holding to account smugglers and human traffickers. Nine Egyptian men were arrested for allegedly trafficking the migrants on the boat into… Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Propose 'Confidence-Building' to Defuse Ukraine-Russia Conflict
African leaders and senior politicians from seven countries are visiting Ukraine and Russia to find some middle ground for the warring parties to start peace talks. Read more »
Mali: Mali Orders UN Peacekeeping Mission to Leave
Mali's foreign minister has accused the UN mission of failing to respond to security challenges. The peacekeeping mission was established in 2013 to stabilize the country amid a… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Asks ICC to Probe North Kivu War Crimes Allegations
The referral is the second time the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has appealed to the ICC, after an initial referral in 2004 that convicted three former militia… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Tanzania: Germany Fails to Face Colonial Legacy in Tanzania - Historians
The German government says its wants to confront the legacy of its colonial rule in Africa. But it is still failing to address issues such as its brutal repression of the Maji Maji… Read more »
June 11, 2023
Africa: EU Leaders Set to Talk Migration Curbs, Aid in Tunisia
Top EU figures are to meet with the Tunisian president to discuss a rise in attempted migration to Europe. But Kais Saied says his economically stricken country won't act as a… Read more »