August 14
Uganda: Kampala Dumpsite Landslide in Uganda Leaves 26 Dead, 39 Missing
Ugandan officials said Wednesday the death toll from the landslide Saturday at a massive garbage dump in Kampala, the capital, has risen to 26 people, and 39 people remain missing.… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Game Reserve Relocates 7 Elephants to Angola
Seven elephants from Namibia are adjusting to a new home across the border in Angola after conservationists said the animals needed a new habitat to survive. Read more »
August 13
Sudan: Sudan At Breaking Point From Crisis of Neglect
United Nations agencies warn Sudan is at a breaking point after more than 15 months of conflict because of what they call a crisis of neglect. Read more »
Africa: African Olympians' Switching Countries Bothers Citizens, Officials
As Africa's Olympic athletes come home from Paris, the continent's sports fans can't help but wonder what might have been. While African countries claimed dozens of medals in… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils First National Protection Plan for Endangered Elephants
Nigeria has launched the country's first National Elephant Action Plan. Authorities say the measure is designed to protect the small and rapidly declining population of elephants… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Court Finds Former Lord's Resistance Army Commander Guilty
A Ugandan court found former Lord's Resistance Army commander Thomas Kwoyelo guilty Tuesday of 44 out of 78 war crimes charges brought against him. Read more »
Ethiopia: Talks End Without Agreement About Ethiopia's Coastline Access Via Somaliland
Diplomats from Somalia and Ethiopia have failed to reach an agreement following two days of indirect talks in Turkey, mainly over coastline access for Ethiopia, according to two… Read more »
Malawi: Paralympians Push for Voices of Disabled to Be Heard At UN Summit
A trio of Paralympic athletes from Malawi, Uganda and the United Kingdom is advocating for the voices of youth with disabilities to be heard at the United Nations' upcoming Summit… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Olympians Return Home to Mixed Reaction
Ethiopian Olympians returned to Addis Ababa on Tuesday to a mixed reaction as some fans expressed dissatisfaction with what they say was the "below par" performance of the team at… Read more »
August 12
Cameroon: Rights Groups Accuse Cameroon Govt of Abandoning Vulnerable Civilians
Officials in Cameroon say people are again fleeing towns in western regions as separatists block traffic on the streets, burn vehicles that defy their orders and abduct and torture… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Declares End to Latest Cholera Outbreak
Zimbabwean authorities recently declared the end of a cholera outbreak which lasted nearly 18 months, but public health experts say the conditions which caused the waterborne… Read more »
Sudan: Sudanese Warlords Likely to Be No-Shows At Geneva Peace Talks
Prospects for a cease-fire deal emerging from planned U.S.-sponsored peace talks on Sudan this week are off the table for now, as the warring parties have not yet confirmed their… Read more »
Somalia: No Face-to-Face Meeting As Somalia, Ethiopia Hold Indirect Talks in Turkey
Ethiopian and Somali officials are holding indirect talks in Ankara, Turkey as the two sides attempt to end the diplomatic dispute over Ethiopia's deal with the breakaway region of… Read more »
Tanzania: Conservationists Say Large-Tusked Elephants On Kenya-Tanzania Border Are Endangered
Scientists and conservationists in Kenya are sounding the alarm over the killing of elephants with large tusks. According to scientists, the elephants were killed by trophy hunters… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Holds Youth Summit On National Security After Protests
The United Nations and Nigerian police Monday held a youth summit in the capital to commemorate International Youth Day and discuss the role of youths in national security… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia, Ethiopia Hold Indirect Talks in Turkey
Ethiopian and Somali officials are holding indirect talks in Ankara, Turkey as the two sides attempt to end the diplomatic dispute over Ethiopia's deal with the breakaway region of… Read more »
Sudan: Talks On Sudan to Proceed Despite Uncertainty Over Sudanese Army's Attendance
The United States will proceed with peace talks on Sudan in Geneva this week, even without confirmation of the Sudanese army's attendance. Read more »
August 11
Ethiopia: Turkish, Ethiopian Leaders Speak Ahead of Crucial Talks
Ahead of crucial talks with Somalia on Monday in Ankara, Ethiopia's prime minister said he is seeking sea access in a "mutually agreeable approach." Read more »
August 10
Namibia: Namibian Occupational Therapists Assist Children With Mental Health
Poverty, family dysfunction, hopelessness and learning challenges are among the reasons children, sometimes as young as 9, take their own lives. The Namibia Association of… Read more »
August 09
Sudan: Female Delegates to Join Sudan Peace Talks, Address Gender Violence
Representatives from female-led Sudanese civil society groups are planning to take part in next week's Sudan peace talks in Geneva, a significant gesture of inclusion in addressing… Read more »
Nigeria: Fear Grips Nigeria's LGBTQ+ Community After Popular Cross-Dresser Killed
LGBTQ+ activists in Nigeria are raising concerns about their safety after a popular cross-dresser was killed Thursday in the capital. Police have launched a probe into the killing,… Read more »
August 08
Niger: After Recent Challenges, U.S. Looks to Rethink Africom, Aid Initiatives
The United States on Wednesday completed one of the last major troop departures from Niger ahead of the military junta-imposed September 15 deadline. About 1,000 troops were… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Leader Rules Out Extending Presidency Terms
Zimbabwean President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa says he is not extending his presidency beyond the current two five-year terms allowed by the country's constitution. There are… Read more »
Africa: Discrimination Drives Gender Inequality in Africa - Report
Despite progress in policy and legislation intended to end gender inequality in most African countries, the continent is still far from achieving gender equality, according to… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Police Use Tear Gas to Disperse Protesters in Capital
Police in Kenya used tear gas against protesters in Nairobi on Thursday, as President William Ruto introduced his new Cabinet. Read more »