April 10
Gabon: In Gabon, Muslims Invite Christians Into Mosques to Pray for Peace
In Gabon, Christians joined Muslims this week to pray for peace as the country holds a month-long "national dialogue" intended to pave the way for military leaders to transfer… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Consumers Upset At Electricity Rate Hike
A sudden hike in electricity rates in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, has sparked a backlash. Read more »
April 09
Kenya: Striking Kenyan Doctors Hold Demonstrations in Nairobi Amid Stalemate
Kenyan doctors held new demonstrations Tuesday in their push for better pay and working conditions. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Police Arrest Journalist Over Fraud Story
Police in Malawi have arrested a newspaper journalist over an online story published last year exposing fraudulent activities involving a corruption suspect charged with conspiracy… Read more »
Africa: Report - US Must Enhance Critical Minerals Strategy in Africa
The United States must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including boosting its diplomatic and commercial presence in African mining hubs, says a report… Read more »
Sudan: Thousands Continue to Flee Sudan Every Day As Conflict Rages
The United Nations refugee agency says thousands of people are still fleeing Sudan every day as clashes between two warring army factions, raging for nearly a year, show no signs… Read more »
April 08
Mozambique: 'Misinformation About Cholera Outbreak' Led to 97 Boat Deaths
At least 97 people died when an overloaded boat capsized and sank off the coast of Mozambique late Sunday, state-run Radio Mozambique reported, citing local officials. Read more »
Somalia: US Warns of Possible Attacks On 'Multiple Locations' in Mogadishu
The U.S. Embassy in Nairobi says it has received information about threats to multiple locations in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Former Central Bank Boss Denies Fresh Corruption Charges
Nigeria's former central bank governor on Monday pleaded not guilty to fresh charges brought against him by the country's anti-corruption body, Read more »
April 07
Africa: Education Advocates Push to Decrease High Visa Denials for African Students
Education and immigration advocates say African students face high denial rates when seeking visas to study in the United States, and they are pushing for changes. Read more »
April 05
Botswana: Botswana Leads Calls On G7 Countries to Review Diamond Tracking Initiative
Africa's leading diamond producer, Botswana, has written to the Group of Seven leading industrial countries seeking to reverse an initiative requiring all producers to send gems to… Read more »
April 04
Somalia: Puntland Govt Reacts to Somalia's Closure of Consulate
Somalia said it expelled Ethiopia's ambassador in Mogadishu and ordered the closure of two consulates -- one each in the semi-autonomous Puntland region and the breakaway… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Central Bank Says It Has Assets Worth 2.5 Tons of Gold
On the eve of the anticipated rollout of a new gold-backed currency, Zimbabwe's central bank announced Thursday that it has the equivalent of 2.5 tons of gold reserves. Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Aid Worker Killed in Attack in Somalia
A Turkish aid worker was killed Thursday in Somalia in an attack claimed by the al-Qaida-affiliated al-Shabab militant group. Read more »
April 03
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Experts Warn Violence in Eastern DRC Getting Worse, Threatens to Spill Throughout Region
Human rights experts warn the always-shaky security situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is deteriorating further, as armed violence by Congolese and foreign… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Constitutional Court Refuses to Annul or Block Enforcement of Anti-Gay Law
Uganda's constitutional court has declined to annul or grant a permanent injunction against the enforcement of the country's anti-gay law. In their ruling Wednesday, the judges… Read more »
Chad: Cameroon and Chad Government Troops Free Scores of Hostages
Troops from Chad and Cameroon have freed scores of civilians who were kidnapped for ransom or to fight with jihadist groups on both sides of the two central African states' border. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Suspends Three Arab Satellite Channels
Sudan on Tuesday suspended three Arab satellite channels, citing expired licenses and what the government views as unprofessional reporting Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Court Upholds Law Criminalizing Homosexuality
Uganda's Constitutional Court on Wednesday refused to overturn the country's sweeping anti-LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning) law. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Appeals for $2 Billion to Avert Food Insecurity
Zimbabwe appealed to the United Nations, aid agencies and individuals on Wednesday for $2 billion to avert food insecurity caused by an El Nino-induced drought. Read more »
Africa: UN Says Children Denied Access to Aid in World's War Zones
Children are being denied access to lifesaving humanitarian assistance in conflict zones around the world in a blatant disregard for international law, a senior U.N. official said… Read more »
April 02
Gabon: Gabon Opens National Dialogue to Bring Country Back to Civilian Rule
Gabon's National Dialogue, called to pave the way for a return to constitutional order and an end to the 55-year Bongo dynasty, began Tuesday in the central African state. Read more »
Senegal: As Senegal's Faye Takes Office, France Watches Closely
He ran as the candidate with a platform of "rupture," championing greater sovereignty for his homeland -- including by leaving the CFA West African Franc currency union, created by… Read more »
Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Sworn in As Senegal's 5th President
Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in Tuesday in Diamniadio as Senegal's fifth president, having defeated main rival and ruling party coalition candidate Amadou Ba and winning the… Read more »
April 01
Senegal: Senegal Is Example for Fair Elections, Ousting Entrenched Leader - Cameroon Opposition
Members of Cameroon's opposition parties are encouraging citizens to learn from Senegal, where a 44-year-old politician was elected last week as the youngest leader on the African… Read more »