September 12
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Broken Crown - the Fall of Haile Selassie, 50 Years On
Fifty years ago the Marxist-Leninist military junta known as the Derg took control of Ethiopia, toppling Emperor Haile Selassie and ending a monarchy that had governed the country… Read more »
Senegal: Parliament Shake-Up Looms As Senegal's Government Faces Showdown With Opposition
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to dissolve the opposition-led parliament and initiate a sweeping anti-corruption campaign that could implicate dozens of… Read more »
September 11
Mali: Mali Junta Suspends TV5 Monde for Three Months, Citing 'Lack of Balance' in Reporting
Mali's ruling junta has imposed a three-month suspension on the French-language channel TV5 Monde, citing a lack of 'balance' in a news report. Read more »
September 09
Algeria: High Expectations As Algeria's President Tebboune Begins New Mandate
Since winning Algeria's election with nearly 95 percent of the vote on Saturday, incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune now faces numerous economic challenges and social demands.… Read more »
Africa: China's New Strategy in Africa - Is the Continent Getting a Fair Deal?
China has unveiled a bold new strategy to deepen its influence in Africa - with mixed reactions over whether the continent will truly benefit. At the close of the latest… Read more »
September 08
Algeria: Less Than Half of Algeria's Voters Take Part in Presidential Polls
Less than 50 percent of Algeria's eligible voters cast a ballot in the country's presidential election, according to preliminary figures from the electoral commission. Official… Read more »
September 07
Algeria: Algeria Votes in Election Poised to Hand Easy Victory to Sitting President
Algerians began voting on Saturday in a presidential election widely expected to bring a second term for the incumbent, Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Read more »
September 06
Algeria: Algerians Abroad Vote Early in Presidential Polls Expected to Change Little
Algerians living abroad have been voting ahead of Saturday's presidential election despite predictions of low turnout back home, and an almost certain victory for incumbent… Read more »
September 03
Algeria: Few Surprises in Store As Algeria's Presidential Election Nears
The campaign is drawing to a close for Algeria's presidential election this weekend - a poll that incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune is widely predicted to win. Experts say the only… Read more »
September 02
Tunisia: Tunisian Opposition Candidate Arrested Amid 'Dictatorial' Pre-Election Climate
Five weeks from Tunisia's presidential election, police have arrested one of the few opposition candidates authorised to run against President Kais Saied. It comes amid what civil… Read more »
August 26
Algeria: Algerian Election Campaign Marked By Social Pledges and Claims of Unfair Play
Algeria's presidential election, set for 7 September, is drawing scrutiny for both the policies at play and a lack of competition. Some 24 million voters will choose from three… Read more »
August 24
Kenya: Kenya to Build First Nuclear Power Plant By 2034 Amid Local Opposition
Kenya's first nuclear power plant is set to open in 2034 on the coast of the Indian Ocean, the government announced as it prepares to host a US-Africa summit on nuclear energy next… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Talks Close With Progress On Two Safe Aid Routes but Not On Ceasefire
US-led mediators say they have secured guarantees from Sudan's warring parties at talks in Switzerland to improve access for humanitarian aid, but the Sudanese army's absence from… Read more »
August 19
Sudan: Sudan Sending Delegation to Cairo to Meet US and Egyptian Mediators
Sudan's government said it will send a delegation to Cairo for discussions with U.S. and Egyptian officials on Monday, keeping open the question of participation in peace talks… Read more »
August 18
Somalia: Somalia Takes Historic Step Towards Universal Suffrage After 55 Years
Somalia's cabinet approved a bill that, if confirmed by parliament, will revert the country's election system to universal suffrage for the first time in decades, ending a process… Read more »
August 14
Tanzania: Freed Tanzanian Opposition Leaders 'Beaten' During Mass Arrests
Top leaders from Tanzania's main opposition Chadema party and other senior officials were freed on bail Tuesday following their arrests ahead of a planned youth event in the… Read more »
August 13
Senegal: Media Blackout in Senegal As Publishers Denounce Government Threats
No newspapers were published in Senegal on Tuesday while television and radio broadcasts went dark as media organisations called a national blackout to protest threats to press… Read more »
August 12
Comoros: Broad Powers Given to Comoros Leader's Son Fuels Fears of Dynastic Control
Comoros President Azali Assoumani's recent decision to grant new powers to his son has raised concerns among critics, who view it as a step toward entrenching the family's control… Read more »
August 10
Sudan: Sudanese Delegation Meets U.S. Mediators Ahead of Peace Talks in Geneva
A Sudanese delegation has arrived in Saudi Arabia for talks with US mediators on conditions for the government's participation in ceasefire negotiations in Geneva next week. Read more »
August 09
Kenya: Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas At Protesters As New Cabinet Is Sworn in
Kenyan police fired volleys of tear gas Thursday in the capital Nairobi, injuring several journalists, as small groups of protesters gathered on what was billed as a fresh day of… Read more »
August 07
Algeria: Algeria Arrests Dozens Over Alleged Election Fraud Ahead of September Poll
Three rejected presidential candidates were placed under "judicial supervision" by a court in Algiers, while another 68 people, including elected officials, were temporarily… Read more »
Mali: Niger Follows Mali, Cutting Ties With Ukraine Over Support to Rebel Groups
Niger's military junta has announced it has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine, following a similar decision by neighboring Mali, after Ukraine admitted it had provided intelligence… Read more »
August 06
Tunisia: Tunisia's Presidential Race Marred By Arrests and Claims of Intimidation
Presidential polls in Tunisia have gotten off to a rocky start with critics denouncing a crackdown that has seen opponents of leader Kais Saied arrested, jailed and blocked from… Read more »
August 04
Nigeria: Tinubu Calls for End to Deadly Demonstrations
Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu called for the suspension of nationwide protests and an end to "bloodshed" on Sunday after security forces cracked down on rallies over… Read more »
August 02
Nigeria: Nigeria Anti-Hardship Protests Turn Deadly As Police Fire Shots, Tear Gas
At least 13 protesters have been killed during mass protests in Nigeria over the country's economic crisis, a rights group confirmed Friday. Read more »