January 22, 2021
Mozambique: Coastal City of Beira Braces for Another Hit
The Mozambican city of Beira and the region around it are bracing for the impact of tropical storm Eloise, expected to make landfall soon. Read more »
Africa: How Biden Can 'Build Back Better' U.S. Africa Policy
The direction that President Joe Biden will give to the U.S.-Africa relationship will be highly scrutinized as he brings America’s diplomacy back to the global stage.… Read more »
Africa: Former U.S. Officials Call on Biden to Back WTO Selection for Okonjo-Iweala
A cross-section of former senior U.S. government officials, including a Nobel Laureate, along with academicians and civil society leaders, have written to President Biden in… Read more »
Cameroon: Govt, Militia Forces Continue to Abuse Human Rights
An excerpt on Cameroon from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Burundi: Rights Abuses Continue Despite Transition
An excerpt on Burundi from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Mozambique: Conflict in North Worsens Human Rights Situation
An excerpt on Mozambique from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Zimbabwe: Abductions, Torture, Arbitrary Arrests Continued in 2020
An excerpt on Zimbabwe from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Continues to Target Critics, Flout Human Rights - Report
An excerpt on Rwanda from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Ethiopia: Human Rights, Security Erode as Govt Struggles to Keep Order
An excerpt on Ethiopia from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Central African Republic: CAR's Troubled 2020 Human Rights Record
An excerpt on the Central African Republic from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Sudan: Transition to Democracy Challenged by Economy, Protests, Covid-19
An excerpt on Sudan from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Human Rights Take a Downturn - Report
An excerpt on the DR Congo from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Kenya: Electoral Reforms Still Needed, Says New Report
An excerpt on Kenya from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Nigeria: Nation's Human Rights Record in 2020
An excerpt on Nigeria from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
South Africa: Xenophobic Attacks Continued in 2020 - Rights Report
An excerpt on South Africa from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Somalia: Little Progress With Security, Judicial Reforms
An excerpt on Somalia from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
Guinea: Conde's Forces Enjoy Impunity for Abuses
An excerpt on Guinea from the annual Human Rights Watch publication, World Report 2021: Read more »
January 21, 2021
Africa: Continent Nears 82,000 Covid-19 Deaths
As of January 21, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,336,851. Reported deaths in Africa reached 81,762 and 2,772,575 people have recovered. Read more »
January 20, 2021
Africa: Over 3.3 Million Confirmed Cases of Covid-19 Across Continent
As of January 20, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,307,910. Reported deaths in Africa reached 80,834 and 2,743,464 people have recovered. Read more »
Africa: How Climate Change, Aid & Security Can Help President Biden Re-Engage Africa
Despite dire predictions, the Trump Administration's overall policy toward Africa represented continuity. Foreign aid continued; skilled diplomats were appointed and deployed to… Read more »
January 19, 2021
Africa: Outgoing U.S State Department's Top Africa Official Cites 'Significant' Achievements
At the end of his tenure as the top Africa policymaker in the State Department, Assistant Secretary Tibor Nagy says the legacy of the outgoing administration includes a number… Read more »
Mozambique: UN to Shine Urgent Spotlight On Cabo Delgado Crisis
After developing under the radar for a number of years, what has been described as a humanitarian disaster in Mozambique's northern Cabo Delgado region is now grabbing the United… Read more »
January 18, 2021
Africa: Covid-19 Death Toll Nears 79,000
As of January 18, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,261,125 . Reported deaths in Africa reached 78,874 and 2,676,282 people have… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Freetown Receives International Support to Help Migrants Amid Covid-19
The city of Freetown has become one of five across the world to receive an award to help it expand a waste-management scheme aimed at helping young people in informal settlements… Read more »
January 17, 2021
Africa: Continent's Covid-19 Deaths at More Than 78,000
As of January 17, confirmed cases of Covid-19 from 55 African countries reached 3,237,229. Reported deaths in Africa reached 78,325 and 2,650,693 people have… Read more »