January 20
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC President Felix Tshisekedi Sworn in for Second Term
Following an election fraught with logistical problems, Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second term as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He vowed to make the DRC… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Looking to Halt Auction of Mandela Memorabilia
Over 70 items belonging to Nelson Mandela are due to go on auction in New York in February, but the South African government is trying to block the sale. Read more »
January 19
Namibia: Namibia's President Geingob to Undergo Cancer Treatment
President Hage Geingob was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month and will undergo treatment, his office said. He continues to carry on presidential duties. Read more »
January 17
Rwanda: Burundi-Rwanda Tensions Rise Amid Border Reclosure
Relations between Burundi and Rwanda have been frosty for years. The border between the two nations, which reopened two years ago, has been closed again amid renewed tension. Some… Read more »
Rwanda: UK House of Commons Passes Rwanda Migrant Bill
Britain's conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has survived a tough vote on plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Read more »
January 16
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Difficult Start As a Brics Member
Beset by economic woes and worried by new disagreements with Somalia, Ethiopia's first days as a newly minted member of BRICS were anything but easy. Read more »
January 08
Ethiopia: Ethiopia and Somalia - Conflict Brewing Over Port Deal
Ethiopia's agreement with breakaway region Somaliland, seeking port access in exchange for potential sovereignty recognition, could cause upheaval in the Horn of Africa. Somalia… Read more »
January 05
Burkina Faso: Burkino Faso's Youth Utilize Free-Speech Sanctuaries
Away from classrooms, Burkina Faso's 'grins de thé' are where the hottest debates take place. Young minds untangle political knots, defy language edicts and dream of a… Read more »
January 04
Africa: Horn of Africa - a Conflict Evolving Around Berbera Port
A new deal granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a seaport holds potential for a huge upheaval in the Horn of Africa. The breakaway region of Somaliland finds itself in a… Read more »
Central African Republic: US Firm Bancroft Eyes Wagner Group's Influence in CAR
The Central African Republic (CAR) is said to be in talks with the US private security company Bancroft Global Development -- potentially challenging the influence of Russia's… Read more »
January 03
Sierra Leone: Ex-President Koroma Charged With High Treason
The charges come after gunmen recently attacked a barracks and prison in the capital Freetown. Numerous others are also facing similar charges over the incident. Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: Will Tshisekedi's Reelection Ease Concerns
From bustling Kinshasa streets to war-torn eastern villages, the DRC navigates a delicate dance between hope and skepticism. Many call for development amid unfulfilled promises as… Read more »
Africa: Africa 2024 - Volatile Elections Threaten Democracy
Africa has a raft of elections scheduled for 2024, including in South Africa. Experts say the continent's economy is growing, despite instability in several regions. Read more »
January 02
Congo-Kinshasa: Tough Road to Second Term for Felix Tshisekedi
Felix Tshisekedi's landslide reelection as Congo's president expected on January 10. The road to his second term is littered with political animosity, unresolved security and… Read more »
December 29, 2023
Nigeria: Farmer-Herder Conflict Exposes Govt Inaction
The recent spate of violence in Nigeria's Plateau state which resulted in over 160 deaths has raised questions whether present and past Nigerian administrations are doing enough to… Read more »
January 01
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Re-Elected but Opposition Cries Foul
The incumbent won a vast majority of the votes, but opposition candidates called it a sham and wanted supporters to protest. Read more »
December 29, 2023
Chad: After a New Constitution, What's Next for Chad?
With the referendum results now confirmed by the nation's top court, Chadians are looking ahead to 2024 elections and civilian rule. But analysts don't expect much to change for… Read more »
December 28, 2023
Sudan: RSF Leader Visits Ethiopia in Rare Public Trip Abroad
The leader of Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has met with the Ethiopian Prime Minister on the second stop of a rare international mission that also includes Uganda… Read more »
December 27, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Police Seek to Disperse Banned Election Protest
Riot police have been deployed in Kinshasa as opposition supporters gather to call for a rerun of chaotic elections. Partial results so far show incumbent President Felix… Read more »
Africa: African Nations Forge New Paths in Global Diplomacy
African countries are assuming an increasingly individualistic approach to foreign policy that are sometimes at odds with those of international powers. Read more »
December 26, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Bans Protest Against Election
A chaotic election has fueled unrest in the east African country, with five opposition candidates calling for protests. Partial results put incumbent President Tshisekedi in the… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Election Extended After Logistical Chaos
National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Election Enters Second Day After Logistical Chaos
National elections in Congo have been marred by delays and logistical problems, as well as fraud and violence. Opposition presidential candidates have rejected the extension,… Read more »
December 18, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: North Kivu Pins Hopes for Peace On President
As citizens prepare to head to the polls on December 20, civil servants and traders in conflict-ridden North Kivu province are hoping the next president will quash rampant… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt's El-Sissi Wins Third Term in Presidential Election
Sissi received 89.6% of the vote, according to Egypt's National Election Authority, with turnout put at around 66.8%. Sissi was first elected president in 2014 and was handed a… Read more »