July 19
Cote d'Ivoire: Heat Wave Worsening Inflation, Precarity
In Ivory Coast, living conditions are becoming increasingly precarious. Fruit and vegetable markets are struck by high inflation. The situation has worsened recently with a drop in… Read more »
July 18
Africa: Should African Nations Develop Their Fossil Fuel Resources?
Senegal is the latest African country to start producing oil. But would Senegal and other African countries be better off in the long term keeping their oil and gas in the ground? Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Opposition Doubts Reasons for Election Postponement
Cameroon's government has decided to postpone parliamentary and municipal elections. The decision has ignited fierce debates over implications for the future, with many doubting… Read more »
July 17
West Africa: German Ties in West Africa 'Not a Charity Campaign'
Germany is pulling its military out of the terror-stricken Sahel region. At the same time, it wants to expand ties in West Africa because Europe's security depends on Africa,… Read more »
July 16
Cote d'Ivoire: Baerbock Observes Counterterrorism Training in Ivory Coast
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock held talks with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and visited a German-supported military academy on the second day of her trip to West Africa. Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: Nigerians Struggle to Make Ends Meet Amid Economic Crisis
The worst economic crisis in decades in Nigeria has citizens sacrificing to get by. Medicines, food and other basic commodities are priced beyond the reach of many. Read more »
Nigeria: High Cost of Living Bites Citizens Hard
The worst economic crisis in decades in Nigeria has citizens sacrificing to make ends meet. Economic reforms are on the cards but for now medicines, food and other basic… Read more »
West Africa: German Foreign Minister Visits West Africa Amidst Sahel Violence
Germany's top diplomat is traveling to Senegal and Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict. Senegal has become a major transit… Read more »
July 12
Africa: Euro 2024 - Africa Watches As Footballing Wizards Dazzle
Spain take on England in Sunday's Euro 2024 final, but there is huge interest away from the continent. Players with African heritage such as Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Bukayo… Read more »
Nigeria: School Building Collapses During Class in Jos, Students Killed
Nigeria's emergency management agency said "several students" were killed when a school building collapsed. Images from the scene showed rescue workers and parents rushing towards… Read more »
July 10
Guinea Bissau: Ties That Bind - Guinea-Bissau's Dependence On China
Guinea-Bissau's dependence on China is immense. Hardly any investment occurs without Chinese planning or financing. During his state visit to Beijing, President Umaro Sissoco… Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau - Nothing Works Without China
Guinea-Bissau's dependence on China is immense. Hardly any investment occurs without Chinese planning or financing. During his state visit to Beijing, President Umaro Sissoco… Read more »
July 06
West Africa: West African Junta Leaders Rule Out Rejoining Ecowas
The military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger held a summit in Niamey, the first since the coups that saw them seize power. The neighbors quit the regional ECOWAS bloc in… Read more »
West Africa: West African Junta Leaders Holding Joint Summit
The military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are holding a joint summit in Niamey, the first since the coups that saw them seize power. Read more »
July 04
Ghana: Ghana's Anti-Gay Bill - How Will It Impact LGBTQ Community?
Ghana's Supreme Court will deliver a verdict on July 17 on the anti-LGBTQ bill passed this year to criminalize homosexuality. Two suits filed at the top court are asking for the… Read more »
June 29
Mauritania: Incumbent Holds Lead in Presidential Election
Provisional results showed President Ghazouani is expected to win Saturday's election as counting was underway. The West African nation is seen as a hub of relative stability in a… Read more »
June 27
West Africa: Sahel - Navigating Germany's Development Cooperation
Faced with military-led governments across Africa's Sahel region, grassroots organizations and their German partners are seeking fresh foundations for their continued cooperation. Read more »
June 26
Mali: ICC Convicts Mali Insurgency Chief of War Crimes
Al Hassan Mahmoud was convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during Islamist militants' one-year rule over Timbuktu in 2012. His crimes against women were… Read more »
June 20
Africa: Cholera Spreads in Nigeria As EU Launches Africa Vaccine Drive
A deadly outbreak of cholera in the Nigerian state of Lagos has killed at least 21 people. It comes as the EU pledges millions to help fund vaccine production in Africa for such… Read more »
June 12
Benin: Benin-Niger Oil Export Row Flares Again
Niger has accused Benin of kidnapping five oil workers, while Benin claims the men entered a sensitive oil terminal illegally. Read more »
June 10
Mauritania: Migrants Turn to Mauritania As New EU Transit Route
Thousands of Africans continue to try to reach Europe either over the Sahara Desert or by sea, facing inhumane conditions. The EU wants to discourage the trend, but migrants are… Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: Can Unions Secure a Wage Deal Before Monday?
Nigerian unions have suspended a nationwide strike to allow for more wage talks with the government after their protests brought Nigeria to its knees, disrupting flights and… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: What Is Nigeria Doing to Stop Chronic Oil Theft?
Nigeria relies on crude oil for more than two-thirds of its earnings and about 90% of foreign exchange income, but massive theft in the country's oil-rich heartland is draining… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Electric Grid Crippled As Workers Go On Strike
After two major trade unions called for an open-ended strike in Nigeria, the country's electrical grid collapsed and its airports were shut down. The striking workers are calling… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso World's Worst Forgotten Crisis - Report
The Norwegian Refugee Council has said ongoing conflicts and a chronic lack of funding have led to the neglect of millions of displaced people. It has compiled a grim ranking of… Read more »