Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Escalating Conflicts Leave Civilians in Crossfire

Ethiopia, home to the African Union, is grappling with intensified military operations, rebel attacks, drone strikes on villages, unverified reports of beheadings, abductions,… Read more »

Kenya: Indigenous Kenyan Men Campaign Against Female Genital Mutilation

Naomi Kolian recounts the ordeal at her parents' house at the age of 13. Kolian, now a mother of five, said her parents arranged for her genital mutilation during a school break.… Read more »

Angola: Biden Caps Angola Visit With Stop At Train Terminal At Western Port

In the blistering midday heat at Angola's largest port, U.S. President Joe Biden beamed Wednesday as he shook hands, one by one, with nine smiling hard-hatted workers. He had… Read more »

Ethiopia: Former Ethiopia State Minister Released After Rearrest

Ethiopia's former state minister for peace was released from jail Thursday, a day after he was rearrested by security forces just minutes after a court cleared him to be freed on… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's Ambassador to Russia Praises Moscow for Vetoing UN Resolution That Would Have Halted Violent War in Sudan

On November 29, Sudanese Ambassador to Moscow Mohammed Elghazali, who represents the interests of the Sudanese Armed Forces, expressed gratitude to Russia for vetoing the United… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Civic Space Remains Mostly Repressive - Report

Forty-three out of 50 countries and territories in sub-Saharan Africa have "restricted" or "shut down" civic spaces, according to a report released Wednesday by a global alliance… Read more »

Africa: Analysts Troubled By Trend of Internet, Social Media Shutdowns in Africa

Amid widespread protests in Kenya this summer over a controversial finance bill, the country's Communications Authority announced it did not intend to shut down internet access.… Read more »

Chad: Chad Activists Fight Violence Against Women

Activists in Chad have launched a campaign to educate clerics and traditional rulers against early marriages, female genital mutilation and other harmful traditional practices on… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Women-Led Startups Struggle to Find Investors

Businesses started by women have received less than 5% of venture capital funding in Africa over the past decade, according to a new report. The report says investment in… Read more »

Angola: Biden to Visit U.S-Financed Angolan Rail Hub

U.S. President Joe Biden on Wednesday headed to a U.S.-financed African development project that weaves together his personal love of railroads with his desire to leave a legacy on… Read more »

Africa: Spain to Offer Visas to 900,000 Undocumented Migrants Amid Surge

Record numbers of migrants arrived on Spain's Canary Islands from West Africa this year, according to newly released government figures. Read more »

Southern Africa: UNESCO Says Education About Climate Change Is Essential in Southern Africa

The United Nations environmental agency UNESCO is calling for more studies and closer working relations between journalists and scientists to ensure the effects of climate change… Read more »

Nigeria: Regional Analysts Suggest Caution As Nigeria Signs New Deals With France

Political analysts in Nigeria say the country needs to be careful after signing a series of agreements with France during President Bola Tinubu's three-day visit to the European… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Banks Urged to Employ More People With Disabilities to Boost Inclusion, Service Delivery

As the world Tuesday marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Kenyan banks and financial institutions are being urged to employ more people living with… Read more »

Angola: Biden Visits Angola On First Trip to Africa As President

U.S. President Joe Biden received a warm welcome at Angola's pink-hued Presidential Palace Tuesday as he made his first and almost certainly final visit to the African continent as… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Renewed Crackdown On Oil Theft Shows Impact

Nigerian security operatives recently recovered 1.2 million liters of stolen oil, destroyed scores of illegal refineries and arrested suspected thieves in the latest effort to… Read more »

Chad: Chad Orders French Troops' Departure, Triggers Fresh Anti-French Military Sentiment

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby has defended his decision to break military ties with France, saying at a news conference Sunday that their defense pact no longer meets… Read more »

Africa: Analysts Say Biden's First Trip to Africa Should've Come Earlier in Presidency

After promising to visit Africa two years ago at the U.S. Africa summit in Washington, President Joe Biden makes his first presidential trip to the continent where he is visiting… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Despite U.S. Benefactor, Funds Dwindling for HIV/Aids Fight in Zimbabwe

The U.S. has provided over $1 billion in the past 5 years to Zimbabwe's fight against HIV/AIDS, but experts say reduced funding may hamper the African country's target of ending… Read more »

Africa: Biden to Spotlight Angola's Lobito Corridor, His Legacy to Counter China in Africa

When U.S. President Joe Biden visits Angola in early December, he will put into focus his legacy infrastructure project aimed at securing crucial supply chains on the African… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Parties Stoke Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiment Ahead of Election

Ghana's LGBTQ+ community faces an impossible choice in next month's general elections after the leading presidential candidates all promised to crack down on gay rights to tap into… Read more »

Angola: Biden Makes Historic First Visit By US President to Angola

U.S. President Joe Biden is "excited" to make his first trip to the African continent next week and will first stop briefly in the small island nation of Cabo Verde before making… Read more »

Ethiopia: 9 Killed in Ethiopia Oromia Region Attack

Residents and relatives say at least nine people were killed during an attack in the Arsi Zone of the Oromia region of Ethiopia on Thursday. Read more »

Africa: Biden Plans to Highlight Investment, Partnership During Africa Trip

President Joe Biden will make his first presidential trip to Africa next week, visiting Angola and making a stop in the island nation of Cabo Verde, a top White House official told… Read more »

Botswana: Botswana Joins Belgium As Center for Diamond Certification

Botswana has been added as a second center, in addition to Belgium, to verify the origin of rough diamonds meant for export to the Group of Seven leading industrialized countries,… Read more »