July 19, 2023
Central African Republic: Wagner Forces Return to CAR Before Referendum
The Central African Republic is confident that its July 30 referendum will go ahead. Russia's Wagner mercenaries have been contracted to provide security. Analysts consider this an… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Nigeria: Can Dialogue Resolve Nigeria's 'IPOB Problem'?
A sit-at-home order has brought southeastern Nigeria to its knees. The Indigenous People of Biafra has distanced itself from the call and experts say that Nigerian President Bola… Read more »
July 12, 2023
Kenya: Kenyan Protesters Take to the Street As Police Fire Tear Gas
Protesters in Kenya demonstrated in several cities, including the capital Nairobi, were met with heavy police presence. The protests come as food prices continue to rise, causing… Read more »
July 11, 2023
Guinea Bissau: Mafia, Drugs and a Former President's Son
The son of a former Bissau-Guinean president is suspected of being linked to global drug trafficking -- and has even been accused of being behind the February 2022 coup attempt. Read more »
Nigeria: Population Boom - a Path to Poverty or Prosperity?
Nigeria's population is growing at an exponential rate. Harnessing the potential of the young is possible if the right measures are taken, experts say. Otherwise, the country's… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Senegal: Macky Sall Says He Will Not Seek a Third Term as President
The announcement by Senegal's president is expected to end widespread speculation that he would seek re-election despite a two-term limit. Read more »
June 30, 2023
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 »
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 27, 2023
Sierra Leone: President Declared Winner of Election
Election officials declared Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio to have won re-election. His biggest rival Samura Kamara, and the opposition All People's Congress, instantly… Read more »
Sierra Leone: President Well Ahead in Vote Count
The tally is being disputed by the opposition party, which accused the election commission of lack of transparency. Bio is running for a second term against 12 opponents, including… 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 »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Presidential Election Marred By Delays, Chaos
Some polling stations opened several hours late, with local media reporting confusion among crowds of voters. A two-horse race for president emerged between incumbent Julius Maada… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Africa: What Does the German Supply Chain Act Bring to Africa?
A recently-introduced German law obliges German companies to review their supply chains - both domestically and abroad -- for compliance with human rights and environmental… Read more »
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 »
Mali: Mali Voters Approve Changes to Constitution in Referendum
The amendments are expected to facilitate a transition to civilian leadership in the junta-ruled West African country. Observers voiced concerns over last week's referendum, saying… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Sierra Leone: Thirteen People Competing for Presidency as Country Gets Ready to Vote
Saturday's election is considered by some analysts as a very tight race between the two leading candidates -- incumbent Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio and opposition… Read more »
June 18, 2023
Mali: Officials Count Votes in Referendum On New Constitution
Malians started tallying ballots in a constitutional referendum proposed by the ruling junta. The junta says the proposal, which greatly expands the powers of the military, paves… 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 »
Mali: Mali Set for Constitutional Referendum
Malians are due to take part in a referendum on Sunday that paves the way for elections and democratic rule in 2024. Repeated postponements and two military coups have stood in the… Read more »
June 09, 2023
Sudan: Sudan Declares UN Envoy 'Persona Non Grata'
The move comes after army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan accused Volker Perthes of inflaming the fighting between the warring factions in Sudan. Read more »
June 04, 2023
West Africa: Guinea Bissau - ECOWAS Hails Vote Seeking End to Instability
Some 200 international observers were on hand to monitor this year's proceedings for a single round vote based on proportional representation to elect 102 lawmakers. Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Polls Close in Legislative Election
Nearly 900,000 voters in Guinea-Bissau were eligible to cast their ballot on Sunday. The prime minister speculated that no party would win an absolute majority in the election. Read more »
Senegal: More Clashes Erupt As Protest Death Toll Rises
Clashes between supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the police have killed at least 15 people. The violence erupted after he was sentenced to two years in prison. Read more »
June 02, 2023
Guinea Bissau: Elections in Guinea-Bissau - the Eternal Search for Stability
Over 890,000 voters are called upon to elect a new Parliament in Guinea-Bissau this Sunday. The elections are taking place in a deeply divided country where basic democratic rights… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Diplomatic Dilemma With Putin
South Africa has invited Vladimir Putin to the BRICS summit. But with an international arrest warrant out for the Russian president, it faces arresting Putin if he comes. It's… Read more »