October 09, 2022
West Africa: France Loses Economic Grip on Region
France is under fire in parts of West Africa for its alleged "stranglehold" on the continent's economy. Anti-French sentiment in Mali has spread to Burkina Faso where opinion… Read more »
October 07, 2022
Lesotho: Basotho Vote Amid Ongoing Political Crisis
Thousands of voters in Lesotho are casting their ballots this Friday in the southern African kingdom's general elections. Read more »
Africa: Macron's 'Foundation for Democracy' Launched in Africa
Proposed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Franco-African summit in Montpellier last year, an independent "foundation for democracy" is intended to help those working for… Read more »
Ethiopia: Kenyatta, Obasanjo to Broker AU Peace Talks With Ethiopia and Tigray
Former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta will be heading to South Africa to join Nigerian counterpart Olusegun Obasanjo on Sunday as mediators for African Union-brokered peace talks… Read more »
October 06, 2022
Burkina Faso: Military Junta Names Coup Leader Traoré President of Burkina Faso
Captain Ibrahim Traore was appointed as president of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, according to an official statement, after the West African country's second coup in less than nine… Read more »
October 04, 2022
Burkina Faso: New Junta Vows to Respect Timeline for Return to Civilian Rule
Calm returned to Burkina Faso's capital on Monday after the country's military leader fled to neighbouring Togo following the second coup in less than nine months. His replacement,… Read more »
October 02, 2022
Burkina Faso: Anti-French Anger Grips Burkina Faso in Wake of Second Military Coup
Burkina Faso has been hit by confusion and uncertainty after suffering its second military coup in a year - with gunshots fired in the capital Ouagadougou on Saturday and… Read more »
September 30, 2022
Burkina Faso: Heavy Gunfire Near Burkina Faso Presidential Palace Sparks Fears of Mutiny
Shots and a large blast were heard early Friday morning around Burkina Faso's presidential palace and the headquarters of its military junta, which seized power in a coup last… Read more »
September 23, 2022
West Africa: ECOWAS Leaders to Slap Gradual Sanctions On Guinea's Junta
West African leaders have agreed to impose gradual sanctions on Guinea-Conakry's military junta over its inflexibility on setting a date to return to civilian rule. Read more »
September 19, 2022
Senegal: First PM Since 2019 to Tackle Cost of Living Crisis
Senegal's new "combat" government will prioritise purchasing power and employment, President Macky Sall said at the weekend after he appointed a new Prime Minister. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Mali: Junta Holds Reconciliation Week to 'Chase Away Demons of Division'
Mali's junta has launched a week-long national reconciliation forum in a bid to bring civil society and political groups together as part of a roadmap towards a return to… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Kenya: William Ruto Sworn in As Kenya's President in Wake of Divisive Poll
Tens of thousands of spectators packed the Kasarani stadium in Nairobi on Tuesday to watch William Ruto being sworn in as Kenya's fifth president following his narrow victory over… Read more »
September 07, 2022
Burundi: Govt Gets New Prime Minister in Wake of Presidential Warning About Coup Plot
Burundi's parliament on Wednesday approved the appointment of a new prime minister after President Evariste Ndayishimiye warned last week of a possible coup plot against him. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Zimbabwe: Measles Outbreak in Zimbabwe Kills 700 Children Despite Available Vaccine
UNICEF says it is "deeply concerned" after Zimbabwe's health ministry confirmed that nearly 700 children have died from the latest outbreak of measles. A vaccine campaign is… Read more »
September 04, 2022
Kenya: Presidential Poll Winner Promises to Respect Court Ruling
William Ruto, who was declared winner of Kenya's presidential election in August, says he will respect the Supreme Court's decision expected Monday confirming or invalidating the… Read more »
September 03, 2022
South Africa: South African President Ramaphosa Slams Anti-Immigrant Protests
South African leader Cyril Ramaphosa condemned anti-immigrant protests in the capital, Pretoria, after demonstrators barred non-nationals from accessing a hospital. The trouble was… Read more »
September 02, 2022
Angola: Opposition Files Legal Complaint Over Election Result
Angola's leading opposition party has filed a legal complaint challenging the integrity of last week's election, which saw the ruling MPLA party win by a narrow majority. Read more »
August 26, 2022
Tunisia: Tunisians Reeling From 'Dictator' Moves, but People Still Hopeful
President Kais Saied has scrapped Tunisia's post-revolutionary constitution, tried to sack a majority of judges, stifled opposition and dissent, and rolled back democratic gains.… Read more »
Angola: Leader Joao Lourenco Tipped to Win Knife-Edge Election
Joao Lourenco looks set to remain president of Angola as his MPLA party maintains its lead in the country's most hotly contested election in its democratic history. Read more »
Algeria: France's Macron Announces New Chapter in Algeria Ties Beyond 'Painful' History
French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to build a better bilateral future with Algeria, announcing a joint committee to study the colonial period. The news came on the first… Read more »
August 21, 2022
Somalia: Somali Security Forces End Al-Shabaab Siege At Mogadishu Hotel - At Least 13 Dead
Somali security forces ended the siege by al-Shabaab militants at Hayat hotel in Mogadishu late Saturday, 30 hours after it began. At least 13 civilians were killed and dozens… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Guinea: Clashes Erupt in Conakry After Opposition Call for Anti-Junta Protests
Dozens of young men clashed with security forces in Guinea's capital, Conakry, on Wednesday after an opposition alliance called for protests against the ruling military junta. Read more »
August 15, 2022
Kenya: Court Challenges Expected After Ruto Announced President
After six tense days of Kenyans waiting for the outcome, Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has declared William Ruto, the self-declared "hustler" and outgoing… Read more »
August 12, 2022
Kenya: Electoral Commission Admits Vote Count 'Too Slow' After Presidential Poll
The head of Kenya's electoral commission has admitted the tallying of results from the country's presidential election is moving too slowly, blaming political parties for the… Read more »
August 11, 2022
Kenya: Vote Count Continues in Tight Race As Observers Deem Election 'Peaceful'
Kenyans are waiting with bated breath for the official announcement of their next president, a tight race between Deputy President William Ruto and veteran politician and former… Read more »