November 18
Central African Republic: Central African Republic Applauds Extension of Peacekeepers' Mandate
Political parties and civil society groups in the Central African Republic are welcoming the U.N. Security Council's decision to extend the mandate of the Multidimensional… Read more »
Sudan: Russia Vetoes UN Cease-Fire Resolution for Sudan
Russia vetoed a United Nation resolution Monday calling for an immediate cease-fire between Sudan's warring parties and the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions of Sudanese. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Celebrates Miss Universe Success Amid Citizenship Controversy
Nigerians are celebrating the success of Chidimma Adetshina at the Miss Universe contest in Mexico Saturday. Adetshina fell just short of the title, being named first runner up,… Read more »
November 16
Gabon: Early Reports Say a Majority of Voters in Gabon Cast Ballots to End Military Rule
Early results indicate a majority of Gabon's 860,000 registered voters cast ballots in favor of a new constitution that could end military rule, according to state TV reports. Read more »
Africa: G20 Social Discusses Goal of Lifting 600 Million People Out of Poverty By 2030
As Brazil prepares to welcome leaders from the world's 20 largest economies for the Group of 20 summit, another event is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, one that brings global… Read more »
November 15
Somalia: Western Diplomats Urge Somaliland Leaders to Accept Election Results
Western diplomats have urged Somaliland's three presidential candidates and their supporters to accept the election results, expected in the coming days, as vote counting… Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds of South African Illegal Miners, Police Continue Standoff
Hundreds of illegal gold miners remained stuck underground Friday at an unused mine in South Africa that police have surrounded. South African authorities are refusing to allow… Read more »
Mozambique: Regional Bloc Urged to Deal With Mozambique's Post-Election Violence
Heads of state of the Southern African Development Community regional bloc are due to meet next week in Zimbabwe on post-election violence in neighboring Mozambique, where the… Read more »
November 14
Nigeria: Petrol Prices Projected to Decrease in Nigeria Amid New Agreements
For decades, Nigeria has relied on imports to meet fuel demand, spending about $15 billion annually. Now, new alliances aim to cut these expenses by investing in homegrown energy,… Read more »
Africa: Putin Attempts Whitewashing Russian Atrocities in Africa
Disinformation is a key part of the hybrid warfare that Russia unleashed in Africa in a growing effort to expand its influence and gain control over the continent's natural… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Launches 'Human Rights Defenders' Forum
The Nigerian National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday inaugurated a forum targeting rights violations in the West African nation. Read more »
Africa: Analysts Skeptical About African Impact of China's Zero-Tariff Offer
Analysts interviewed by VOA expressed skepticism over China's recent decision to eliminate tariffs for goods from least developed countries with diplomatic relations with Bejing,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Mozambique Unrest Costing Region
Southern African Development Community leaders are expected at a coming summit to address the scores of civilian fatalities and injuries that have occurred in Mozambique since the… Read more »
Sudan: French Military Tech Used in Sudan, Rights Group Reports
Amnesty International reported that French-manufactured military technology incorporated into armored personnel carriers (APCs) made by the United Arab Emirates is being used in… Read more »
November 13
Somalia: Vote Counting Underway in Somaliland After Peaceful Election
Polls have closed across Somaliland after presidential elections, and it appears Wednesday's voting across the breakaway region has gone smoothly. Read more »
Chad: Chadian Women Complain of Underrepresentation in December Elections
An estimated 8 million voters in Chad go to the polls Dec. 29 in legislative, local and district elections. Female leaders and activists, however, say women candidates are being… Read more »
Zimbabwe: After Declaring End to Cholera Outbreak, Zimbabwe Sees New Cases
Zimbabwe has recorded new cases of cholera several months after declaring the end of an outbreak that killed more than 700 people over an 18-month period. Read more »
South Sudan: UNMISS Calls for Tangible Evidence of Progress Toward Democratic Elections in South Sudan
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan has called for tangible evidence of progress toward democratic elections the country. Read more »
Africa: Experts Push Contract Farming to Boost Africa Food Systems, Farmers' Income
As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in… Read more »
November 12
Africa: How Could U.S.-China Rivalry in Africa Play Out Under Trump 2.0?
President-elect Donald Trump talked tough on China during his campaign, vowing to impose higher and sweeping tariffs on imports from the Asian giant. Beijing will now also be… Read more »
Sudan: UN Appeals for Sudan Cease-Fire As Fighting Spreads
The United Nations renewed its appeal for an immediate cease-fire in Sudan on Tuesday, with officials warning that civilians are paying a high price for the fighting, as external… Read more »
Chad: Chad Says Boko Haram Fighters Fleeing to Neighboring States
The government of Chad said Tuesday that hundreds of Boko Haram fighters are fleeing the central African state's territory and crossing over into Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria. State… Read more »
November 11
Nigeria: Nigerian Military, Reuters At Odds Over Reports On Alleged Mass Abortion Program
The Nigerian military welcomed a report by a human rights group that found "no evidence" the military secretly carried out thousands of illegal abortions as part of its fight… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Prepares for Presidential Polls Amid Regional Tension
According to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission, more than 1 million registered and eligible voters head to the polls Wednesday to elect their president for the next five… Read more »
Sudan: Human Rights Watch Calls for Protection Force in Sudan As Attacks On Civilians Escalate
A prominent human rights group is calling for the deployment of peacekeepers in Sudan, following a recent wave of attacks on civilians in Al Jazirah state widely blamed on the… Read more »
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