February 10
Senegal: 'We Are Ready to Give Our Lives' - Senegal Protester
President Macky Sall's decision to delay the national election from February to December, effectively extending his time in power, sparked widespread protests across Senegal… Read more »
February 06
Senegal: Is President Macky Sall Putting Country's Democracy At Risk?
Senegal is considered one of West Africa's most stable democracies. But the election delay announced by President Macky Sall now threatens to erode democratic gains. Read more »
February 05
Senegal: International Concern for Senegal's Democracy After Poll Postponement
The postponement comes after opposition lawmakers attempted to delay proceedings. Earlier, protesters had gathered outside parliament while Macky Sall's term extension was debated. Read more »
January 29
Malawi: Witchcraft in Malawi - a Real Threat for the Elderly
The root causes of poverty are complex, but witchcraft is usually not tabled as one. However in East Africa, attacks on senior citizens accused of bringing misfortune on their… Read more »
January 19
Nigeria: Nigeria - Kidnappings in Abuja Spark Fear
The recent spate of kidnappings in Nigeria's capital has residents worried. This week, the government promised a drastic solution but said it wants to see an end to crowdfunding… Read more »
January 17
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 11
South Africa: South Africa's Case Against Israel Divides Opinion in Africa
Proceedings have opened at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where South Africa accuses Israel of "genocidal acts" in Gaza. Analysts say the case could drag on for years. Read more »
January 10
Somalia: Al-Shabab Militants Kill 1, Capture 6 On UN Helicopter
Islamist militants killed one person and abducted several more after a UN helicopter made an emergency landing. Al-Shabab has been fighting the Somali government since 2006, aiming… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Launches Crackdown On Fake Degrees
The Nigerian government has set up an inter-ministerial committee to investigate fake academic degrees. The move comes after Abuja banned degree certificates from 18 foreign… Read more »
January 09
South Africa: What Is South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel About?
Israel is being taken to court by South Africa over allegations of genocide. Here are the most important questions before proceedings get underway in The Hague. Read more »
January 08
Gambia: Former Minister Sonko Faces Charges of Rape, Torture
Former Interior Minister Ousman Sonko is facing charges involving rape and torture in what is being called a "landmark trial" for universal jurisdiction prosecuting crimes against… 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 »
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 »
December 28, 2023
Algeria: Stowaway Found Alive in Landing Gear of Flight to Paris
A man has been found alive in the landing gear of a flight from Algeria to Paris but is in a serious and life-threatening condition. The mortality rate for stowaways is 77%,… 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 »
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 08, 2023
Kenya: Facebook Parent Meta Not in Contempt
A Kenyan judge has ruled that Meta is not in contempt of court for failing to pay dozens of Facebook content moderators, who had been laid off by a contractor. Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: South African Authorities Turn to Google in Bid to Curb Crime
A spate of attacks on drivers using GPS navigation systems prompted South Africa to ask Google Maps to exclude a notorious crime hotspot. The intervention comes as the authorities… Read more »
November 18, 2023
Africa: South Africa's Referral of Israel to ICC Divides Opinion
South Africa's decision to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza has triggered intense… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: A Genocide Trial in France Symbolises the Push for Accountability
A Rwandan doctor is on trial in Paris, accused of complicity in the 1994 genocide. He denies the charges against him, but the plaintiffs say the case has symbolic significance. Read more »
November 04, 2023
South Africa: South Africa's Growing Xenophobia Problem
Xenophobia is nothing new to South Africa but experts warn attacks on foreigners could rise as nationalist campaign rhetoric heats up. Read more »
Guinea: Guinea Former Coup Leader Camara Taken From Prison
The justice minister said gunmen stormed the capital's main prison and freed Camara. Heavy gunshots were reported in Conakry, with the Justice Ministry saying the borders were… Read more »
October 30, 2023
Nigeria: Can Community Vigilantes Combat Gangs?
The lingering security problems in northern Nigeria have forced states in the region to think of community-based programs. This includes the recruitment of 2,400 youths in a… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Nigeria: Supreme Court Upholds Tinubu's Election Victory
A final ruling by Nigeria's Supreme Court put an end to a legal challenge by President Bola Tinubu's rivals to annul his election victory. Now Tinubu has a clear mandate to govern… Read more »
October 20, 2023
Niger: Ousted President's Lawyers Deny Escape Accusation
Niger's former President Mohamed Bazoum is currently being held under house arrest by the country's military junta. He was ousted by the army in July amid a series of coups in West… Read more »