June 21
Sudan: UN Warns of Mass Atrocities in El-Obeid
The United Nations Security Council has called on the paramilitary RSF in Sudan to not launch an attack on the city of El-Obeid. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ruling Party in Ethiopia Secures 90% of Seats in Parliament
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party comfortably secured another parliamentary majority, defeating a fragmented opposition. Read more »
June 11
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Referendum Bill Intensifies Constitutional Standoff
Congolese lawmakers this week passed a referendum bill that could lead to constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition has warned of a "constitutional coup." Read more »
June 10
Kenya: LGBTQ+ Community Still Here, Still Queer Despite Cuts
LGBTQ+ organizations in Kenya are struggling: Deep funding cuts, not just during Pride, have forced layoffs, shrinking services and tough choices. But organizations that serve… Read more »
June 07
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Election Results Will Likely Confirm Status Quo
Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party is set for a decisive election win when results are announced. The election was marked by security challenges, a divided opposition and the… Read more »
Nigeria: 360 People Freed from Boko Haram Mountain Hideout
Nigeria's army said Boko Haram militants took the hostages from different communities. Kidnappings have become a growing security concern across the West African country. Read more »
June 05
Mali: Mali Junta Offers $3.5M Reward for Sahel al-Qaeda Leader
Mali's military government is offering $3.5 million for information leading to the arrest or killing of Iyad Ag Ghaly. The junta is also offering smaller rewards for other… Read more »
June 01
Rwanda: UK Wins Court Case Over Canceled Rwanda Asylum Plan
An international court has rejected a Rwandan claim for millions in damages over a scrapped deal to send asylum seekers to the East African nation. Read more »
May 28
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Votes Amid Geopolitical Rivalries in Horn of Africa
Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote takes place as Gulf states compete for influence in the region and the rivalry between Ethiopia and Egypt… Read more »
May 17
Rwanda: Rwandan Genocide Suspect Felicien Kabuga Dies in Custody
Rwanda's Felicien Kabuga was once one of the world's most-wanted fugitives. He was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the 1994 genocide. Read more »
May 13
South Africa: Can South Africa's President Ramaphosa Avoid Impeachment?
Ramaphosa side-stepped an impeachment inquiry in 2022 when his ANC-dominated parliament blocked it. Now that South Africa's top court has revived the case, can he escape with a… Read more »
May 04
South Africa: It's Burning Down There: How Shame Is Keeping South Africa Girls From Looking After Their Sexual Health
Shame, silence and incomplete sex ed are stopping South African girls from getting treated for sexually transmitted infections — even as rates stay stubbornly high. Read more »
Sudan: How Child Soldiers in Sudan Become Influencers on TikTok
Some Sudanese child soldiers have social media accounts are celebrated by millions of followers. Psychologists and other experts warn this is a dangerous trend. Read more »
April 26
Chad: Clashes Over Water Resources in Chad Kill Over 40 People
Community clashes over water resources are becoming increasingly common in Chad, fueled by extreme weather. The latest violence spread across a wide area around a water well,… Read more »
April 20
Uganda: Ugandan Military Reports Rescue of 200 ADF Hostages in DR Congo
Uganda's military has said that it and forces from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo freed some 200 hostages in eastern DRC in a joint operation against Islamist… Read more »
April 17
Zambia: Zambia Scraps Bail for Sex Crimes Suspects
Zambia's amended law on sexual offences now requires suspects to remain in custody until their cases are concluded in court. The move has been welcomed by the public, though some… Read more »
April 16
South Africa: South Africa's Malema Sentenced to Jail on Gun Charges
He was convicted of firing a rifle at a political rally eight years ago. Read more »
April 14
Benin: Benin's Finance Minister Wins Presidential Election with 94%
According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election. Read more »
April 05
Libya: Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes in Mediterranean
A boat departed from Libya carrying more than 100 people. Only 32 people are confirmed to have survived its voyage in the Mediterranean Sea. Read more »
April 06
Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Rescues 31 Hostages After Church Attack
The army said the attack had occurred during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state. Northwest Nigeria has struggled with violence for years. Read more »
April 02
Uganda: Four Children Stabbed Dead at Kampala Kindergarten
The suspected assailant was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody. His motive remains unclear. Read more »
Burkina Faso: Army Behind Most Civilian Deaths - Report
Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been… Read more »
March 31
Senegal: Senegal Enacts Law Doubling Jail Time for Same-Sex Relations
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Split as Public Weighs Electoral Reforms Bill
Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend President Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral system. Supporters call it stabilizing, but… Read more »
March 26
Africa: UN Classes Slave Trade as 'Gravest Crime Against Humanity'
The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and European countries. Read more »
