August 06, 2023
Senegal: French Lawyer for Opposition Leader Jailed in Dakar
Juan Branco, a French lawyer helping to represent Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, has been detained on charges of conspiracy, spreading fake news and endangering public… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Politician Sonko Arrested Again
Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko was arrested late Friday for allegedly stealing a gendarme's phone and posting a "subversive" message. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Niger Soldiers Declare Coup, Overthrow Govt After Holding President
Members of Niger's military say they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power and overthrown his government in an apparent coup attempt. Read more »
July 22, 2023
Mali: New Constitution Adopted After Court Validation
The Constitutional Court in Mali has endorsed the final result of last month's referendum on forming a new constitution. With nearly 97 percent of the vote in favour, it is a major… Read more »
July 09, 2023
Kenya: Two Men Killed in Kenya's Anti-Tax Protests
The protests started to oppose tax increases imposed by President William Ruto, amid soaring cost of living. Dozens were arrested. Read more »
July 07, 2023
Tunisia: Violence in Tunisia Against Black Migrants Ended With Their Deportation From Sfax
Calm has been partially restored in Tunisia's port city of Sfax after xenophobic violence targeting sub-Saharan migrants flared up once again. The violence was triggered by the… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Cameroon: Amnesty Report Says 'Atrocities' Have Been Committed By Both Sides in Anglophone Cameroon's Conflict
Amnesty International has reported that security forces, separatist rebels and ethnic militiamen - from both side of the country's linguistic divide - have committed "atrocities"… Read more »
June 30, 2023
Madagascar: Opposition Sues President Andry Rajoelina Over Dual French Nationality
A complaint has been filed with the public prosecutor's office against Madagascar's President, Andry Rajoelina following controversial revelations that he holds dual French and… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Sierra Leone: Clashes At Opposition Headquarters Overshadow Sierra Leone Elections
Voters in Sierra Leone are waiting for the results of a general election that was overshadowed by violence at the opposition headquarters. Read more »
June 22, 2023
Cameroon: Govt Says French Ambassador for LGBT+ Rights Isn't Welcome
Cameroon's government is seeking to block France's LGBT+ rights ambassador from travelling to the country, saying the visit would breach its anti-gay laws. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Senegal: Opponent Sonko Denounces His Arrest As National Dialogue Opens
Opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has alleged that he was being "illegally held" in his home in Dakar by security forces and urged the public to protest. Meanwhile, a national… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Leader Sonko Arrested and Escorted to Dakar
Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was arrested on Sunday while leading a convoy of supporters from his native Zighinchor, in Casamance, towards the capital, Dakar. Read more »
May 26, 2023
Mali: Six Months After Mali Banned French Funding for NGOs, How Are Aid Groups Coping?
Six months after Mali's interim authorities decided to block all French public funding for non-governmental organisations operating in the country, RFI spoke to workers on the… Read more »
May 25, 2023
Cameroon: Women Kidnapped By Separatists in Anglophone Cameroon Released
Thirty women kidnapped by pro-independence rebels in western Cameroon earlier this week have been released, some with serious injuries. Read more »
May 24, 2023
Namibia: Recognition of Same-Sex Marriages With Foreigners in Namibia Brings Hope to Ugandans and Kenyans
As Namibia's Supreme Court recognised same-sex marriages contracted abroad between citizens and foreign spouses last week, many see the ruling as a step towards decriminalising… Read more »
Senegal: Prosecutor Demands 10-Year Jail Term for Opposition Leader Sonko
A prosecutor in Senegal on Wednesday called for a 10-year prison sentence in the rape case against opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. Read more »
May 21, 2023
Sudan: UN Security Council to Meet On Sudan As a Million Are Displaced By Violence
The United Nations has called an emergency Security Council meeting on the fighting in Sudan, which has displaced an estimated one million people since it broke out a month ago. Read more »
May 19, 2023
Senegal: Senegal Begins Appeal Trial for Trio Sentenced to Life Over Casamance Killings
Three men sentenced to life in prison over the 2018 massacre of 14 wood workers in Senegal's troubled Casamance region on Friday began a trial to appeal their convictions, which… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Senegal: Trial of Opposition Leader Postponed As Protests Continue
The trial of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko opened Tuesday and was immediately postponed to next week as lawyers asked for more time to prepare. Read more »
May 11, 2023
Tunisia: France Opens Terrorism Probe Into Tunisia Synagogue Attack
The French anti-terrorist prosecutor has opened an investigation into the deadly shooting attack at the Ghriba synagogue on Tunisia's Djerba island that left five people dead,… Read more »
Tunisia: France Denounces Antisemitism As Tunisia Probes Synagogue Attack
Tunisian authorities have opened an investigation into a shooting attack at the historic El Ghriba synagogue on the island of Djerba that left five people dead, including one… Read more »
April 30, 2023
South Africa: South Africa Unclear On Its Future Status As a Member of the ICC
Will they go or will they stay? This week South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would pull his country out of the International Criminal Court. Then he said he would not.… Read more »
April 28, 2023
Burkina Faso: Junta Breaks Silence Over Massacre By Men 'In Army Uniform'
Burkina Faso's military-run government on Thursday broke its silence over a massacre carried out by men in army uniform, issuing a statement condemning "barbaric acts" and urging a… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau, First Non-European Country to Sign Environmental Democracy Treaty
Guinea-Bissau has become the first country outside Europe to join an international agreement on environmental democracy that holds governments accountable for environmental and… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Kenya: Kenya's Ruto Vows Action As Religious Cult Death Toll Continues to Rise
Kenyan President William Ruto has vowed to crack down on "unacceptable" religious movements after police discovered the bodies of at least 58 people suspected of belonging to a… Read more »