Nigeria: Why Nigeria's 'Baby Factories' Continue to Thrive

Child traffickers often abduct girls and young women, take them to isolated locations and impregnate them. When they give birth, their babies are sold to childless couples. The… Read more »

Togo: Togoland - Germany's First and Smallest African Colony

Germany's 30-year rule in Togoland seemed relatively peaceful compared to other German colonies, and Togoland was promoted as "a model colony." But it was a self-serving myth for… Read more »

Nigeria: 16 Soldiers Killed in Delta State Community Clashes

The peacekeeping soldiers were responding to a distress call during fighting between two communities over a land dispute. A few arrests have been made following the ambush of the… Read more »

Niger: 'Condescending Attitude' - Niger Cuts Ties With U.S. Army

The US operated a major drone base near Agadez to combat Islamist militants. But since a coup last year, Niger's ruling junta has cut ties with Western powers and moved closer… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Unable to Stop Kidnappings

Nigerian authorities are running out of time: President Bola Tinubu rejected the ransom demands for nearly 300 abducted students and staff from a school in Kaduna State. Now the… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap 15 More Students in Another Abduction

The pupils were snatched from an Islamic school in the northwest, where gunmen have adopted the tactic to extract ransoms. This comes days after almost 300 students were kidnapped… Read more »

Africa: 13th African Games in Ghana - Everything You Need to Know

Athletes from 52 nations are competing in Ghana at the African Games. The three-week event is also a qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read more »

Gambia: Women's Rights - Gambia Discusses Bill to Repeal FGM Ban

Women's rights are under threat as Gambia's parliament discusses a bill to roll back a ban on female genital mutilation. Read more »

West Africa: West African Juntas Set Up Joint Anti-Terrorism Force

Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali are planning on a joint force to "overcome the security challenges" facing the Sahel countries. Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Announces New Date for Delayed Presidential Election

Following weeks of protests, President Macky Sall's government has announced a presidential election will take place later this month. Read more »

Nigeria: Suspected MIlitants Kidnap Nearly 50 Women

The kidnappings occurred in a remote area in northeastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province have operated. Kidnappings have plagued Nigeria for… Read more »

Nigeria: Boko Haram Ex-Fighters Threaten to Return to the Bush

Frustrated by unmet needs, former Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria are threatening to resume their insurgency. The former Islamist insurgents accuse the Nigerian government of… Read more »

West Africa: Germany Aims to Confront Extremism in Sahel Region

On her visit to Burkina Faso, German Development Minister Svenja Schulze wants to show a willingness to speak with the ruling military junta. In Benin, she'll support Germany's… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Women and Children Among 170 'Executed' People - Witnesses

Burkina Faso has been battling Islamist insurgent groups for several years. A number of other deadly attacks took place around the country on the same day. Read more »

Ghana: LGBTQ+ People in Fear After Passage of New Law

The anti-LGBTQ+ bill is yet to be signed into law by Ghana's president but many LGBTQ+ people already feel threatened. Human rights groups say the bill has far-reaching… Read more »

Mali: The Struggle for Control in Mali's Restive North

The conquest of Kidal was a success for Mali's military regime -- but the north is still far from under control. Bamako is pursuing a tough military course, but jihadists and… Read more »

Ghana: Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ Law

Under the new law, the promotion of rights of those who are lesbian, gay or other non-conventional sexual or gender identities in Ghana is punishable by up to five years in prison. Read more »

Mali: More Than 30 Killed in Mali Bus Crash

The bus fell off a bridge en route to neighboring Burkina Faso, carrying both locals and foreigners. Road accidents are common in Mali, with roads and vehicles suffering from poor… Read more »

Niger: How Will Niger Benefit From Lifted Ecowas Sanctions?

The decision by West Africa's regional bloc ECOWAS to reverse key sanctions on military-ruled Niger has been welcomed by analysts inside and outside the country. But how will it… Read more »

Cameroon: The Root Causes of Cameroon's Youth Brain Drain

High living costs, few employment opportunities and a desire to support their families are driving many Cameroonian youths to emigrate. Read more »

Africa: African Female Filmmakers Converge in Benin

The International Women's Film Festival features 18 films, all made by women. Read more »

Africa: The Man Who Revealed the Flaws of German Colonial Ambitions

Quane Martin Dibobe was brought to Germany to increase enthusiasm for colonialism. But he would become a pioneering human rights activist who challenged Germany's exploitative… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal's President Macky Sall Bows to Pressure On Election

Following days of protests, Sall's government released 300 prisoners in Senegal. The civil society now wants the election to be held before the end of his term in April. Read more »

Guinea: Is Guinea's Military Junta to Blame for Rice Shortage?

People living in Guinea are becoming desperate as a food crisis soars in the country. Citizens are blaming the junta leaders for price hikes, while economists say a timely solution… Read more »

Senegal: Casamance Sidelined After Senegal Protests

At least three people have died, and scores more have been arrested in demonstrations across Senegal since President Macky Sall postponed an election planned for February 25. Read more »