May 08, 2023
Sudan: Rival Sudan Forces Urged to Respect Ceasefire to Allow Humanitarian Convoys
Sudan's warring parties were continuing face-to-face talks on Monday in the Saudi Red Sea city of Jeddah as international mediators pressed to end a conflict that has left nearly… Read more »
April 30, 2023
Sudan: Sudan's Rival Factions Extend Ceasefire for 72 Hours As Thousands Flee Fighting
The Sudanese Armed Forces and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Sunday both confirmed the extension of a three-day truce for 72 hours. The army said the extension came due to… Read more »
April 17, 2023
Sudan: Dozens Dead in Sudan As Army Factions Struggle for Control of Khartoum
Explosions rocked the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Monday as fighting between the regular army and paramilitaries raged for a third day, with the confirmed civilian death toll… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Mali: UN Chief Guterres Pressures Mali's Junta On Return to Constitutional Rule
In a report presented to the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Mali's ruling junta to "accelerate" the pace of the handover,… Read more »
April 06, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Troubled Tigray Gets 27-Member Cabinet, Including Former Rebels
The newly elected president of Tigray's interim administration, Getachew Reda, has unveiled a cabinet which will lead the region's political transition. The 27-member team includes… Read more »
April 01, 2023
Sudan: Deal Delayed As Army Factions Fail to Agree On Return to Civilian Rule
Sudanese leaders have postponed the signing of an agreement planned for Saturday. The deal was intended to pave the way for a return to democratic government, an official said,… Read more »
March 27, 2023
Kenya: Kenya Prepares for Anti-Government Demonstrations As Prices Soar
Kenyans were bracing on Monday for a new round of anti-government demonstrations provoked by the high cost of living, after the opposition vowed the action would go ahead despite a… Read more »
March 26, 2023
Chad: Chad's President Signs Pardon for 380 Rebels Sentenced to Life in Prison
A group of 380 rebels handed life sentences over the 2021 death of former ruler Idriss Deby Itno have been pardoned, a statement from the president's office said Saturday. Read more »
March 23, 2023
Senegal: President Sall Calls On Govt to Halt Unrest
Senegal's President Macky Sall has told the government to take measures to preserve public order after protests over the trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko left at least one… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Uganda: UN, Amnesty Join Calls for Museveni to Reject Anti-Gay Legislation
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni faced calls on Wednesday from the United Nations and rights groups to reject an "appalling" anti-gay bill passed by parliament. Ugandan lawmakers… Read more »
March 21, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Leader Alleges Assassination Attempt As Protests Flare
Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko claimed Monday to have survived an assassination attempt during his appearance at a politically charged trial that has sparked unrest.… Read more »
March 20, 2023
Kenya: Opposition Leader Odinga Calls for Weekly Rallies Over Cost-of-Living Crisis
Kenya's veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga called Monday for weekly protests, as clashes erupted between police and supporters demonstrating over the country's cost-of-living… Read more »
March 18, 2023
West Africa: U.S. Dubs Niger a Beacon of Democracy in Fight Against Sahel Terrorism
Visiting Niger this week, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hailed the Western military partner as a model of democracy in a region battling jihadist insurgencies. He also… Read more »
March 16, 2023
Senegal: Senegalese Opposition Leader's Trial Postponed Following Clashes
Police fired tear gas at protesters demonstrating in Dakar, Senegal, Thursday, ahead of the trial of opposition leader and presidential contender Ousmane Sonko. This lead to a… Read more »
March 15, 2023
Senegal: Protesters Rally in Support of Opposition Leader Ahead of Trial
Supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko are staging three days of protests ahead of a defamation trial that could stop the 48-year-old from contesting next year's… Read more »
March 10, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Postpones State Elections After Contested Presidential Vote
Nigeria's electoral commission has pushed back elections to choose state governors and lawmakers, which had been due this weekend, to allow more time to reset the electronic voting… Read more »
March 04, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: French President Macron Warns of Sanctions if East Congo Peace Process Derailed
French President Emmanuel Macron pledged 34 million euros of aid to Congo's conflict-hit east on Saturday and said any party seeking to derail peace efforts there should face… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Nigeria: Nigerian Opposition Renews Calls to Overturn Election Results
Opposition candidates Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar have called for Nigeria's presidential election result to be overturned after official results awarded victory to the ruling… Read more »
March 01, 2023
Nigeria: Ruling Party Candidate Tinubu Wins Presidential Election
Bola Tinubu is the winner of Nigeria's highly disputed presidential election, officials announced on Wednesday. The ruling party candidate and former Lagos governor takes over from… Read more »
February 28, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria Opposition Alleges Election Fraud As Ruling Party Takes Lead
Nigeria's ruling party candidate, Bola Tinubu, took an early lead in the race for the presidency, according to initial election results. But the poll remains tight between three of… Read more »
February 27, 2023
Africa: Macron to Outline Revamped Africa Strategy Ahead of Four-Nation Tour
President Emmanuel Macron is to lay out on Monday France's revamped political and military strategy for Africa, two days ahead of a tour of central African countries, as Paris… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Nigeria: Calls for Peaceful Election in Nigeria As Campaigning Ends Ahead of Weekend Poll
The main candidates in Nigeria's presidential race have signed a peace accord to ensure a free and peaceful election on Saturday, but as campaigning ended Thursday, fighting broke… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Presidential Election Hinges On Young People's Votes
Almost 40 percent of registered voters in Nigeria are under the age of 35. If they turn out for Saturday's presidential election, they may well determine the outcome. Read more »
February 22, 2023
Nigeria: Third Presidential Candidate Upsets Traditional Party Politics in Nigeria
Nigerians are getting ready to vote for a new president Saturday in an unprecedented race between three frontrunners, including - for the first time - a candidate who is not from… Read more »
February 16, 2023
Cote d'Ivoire: Cote d'Ivoire Reopens Land Borders Closed Since Start of Pandemic
Cote d'Ivoire has lifted its Covid-imposed land border closure, officially re-opening its roads to neighboring countries after nearly three years. Read more »