Africa: Life-Saving Aid Not Reaching Millions of People Caught in Health Emergencies - WHO

The World Health Organization is warning that millions of people caught in conflict-driven health emergencies risk dying from traumatic wounds and infectious diseases because… Read more »

South Africa: UN Court Begins Israel Genocide Hearing Amid Dismissals By Washington

The United Nations' top court began hearings Thursday on South Africa's case against Israel for genocide -- a case that Israel and its top ally, the U.S., flatly refute -- raising… Read more »

Africa: African Catholic Bishops Reject Vatican's Same-Sex Blessings

The Roman Catholic bishops of Africa and Madagascar on Thursday issued a statement refusing to follow Pope Francis' declaration permitting priests to offer blessings to same-sex… Read more »

Tanzania: Malawi's Maize Import Ban Forces WFP to Mill Grain From Tanzania

Despite ongoing food shortages, the government of Malawi last month banned the import of unmilled maize from Kenya and Tanzania, citing concerns about the spread of maize lethal… Read more »

South Africa: Why South Africa Has Taken Israel to the World Court

The U.N.'s International Court of Justice will hold hearings this week to decide whether an interim measure needs to be brought against Israel to try and halt the war in Gaza.… Read more »

Gabon: Demonstrations in Gabon As Regional Blocs Bloc Maintain Sanctions Against Junta

Opposition and civil society groups are rallying in support of Gabon's coup leader, after a bloc of Central African states refused to lift the sanctions on Gabon they imposed after… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Officials - UN Helicopter Landed in Al-Shabab Territory

The United Nations said Wednesday that efforts were underway to respond to the U.N.-contracted helicopter that al-Shabab militants captured earlier in the day in Galmudug state. Read more »

Zambia: Zambia Enacts New Access to Information Law

Zambia has become the latest country to enact an Access to Information law, as President Hakainde Hichilema signed the bill last month, more than 20 years since it was first… Read more »

East Africa: Diplomatic Spats in East Africa Spark Conflict Fears

The Horn of Africa is facing two diplomatic crises. Somalia recalled its ambassador from Ethiopia and Sudan recalled its ambassador from Kenya. Both countries complain of alleged… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Slams West After U.S. Removes Uganda From Economic Program

Days after the United States removed Uganda from an economic assistance program due to human rights concerns, Uganda's president harshly criticized the West. Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroon Opposition Calls for Single Candidate to Face Biya in Next Election

Leaders of Cameroon's main opposition party say they are negotiating with more than 30 opposition leaders to present a single candidate in the next election, should 91-year-old… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan President's Remarks On Judiciary Condemned

Kenya's president is coming under criticism from judges, lawyers, legal experts and opposition groups after saying he won't respect court orders that he perceives as an effort to… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa to Take Israel to Top UN Court On Genocide Claim in Gaza

South Africa is taking the war in Gaza to a top global court, accusing Israel of genocide in a lengthy court filing that the International Court of Justice is preparing to hear… Read more »

Somalia: As Somalis Protest, Ethiopia Defends Sea Access Deal With Somaliland

Ethiopia's government is defending a maritime access deal signed with the self-declared republic of Somaliland, a day after Somalia declared the deal "null and void." Read more »

Chad: Chad's Junta Leader Appoints Pro-Democracy Figure As Prime Minister

Chad's military leader has appointed a former opposition leader and pro-democracy figure, Success Masra, as prime minister in a newly-appointed transitional government. Opposition… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia Rejects Ethiopia Sea Access Deal With Somaliland

The Somali government has strongly rejected a memorandum of understanding signed between Ethiopia and the self-declared region of Somaliland and recalled its ambassador in protest. Read more »

Zimbabwe: President Hopeful Zimbabwe Economy Will Turn Around in 2024

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has predicted Zimbabwe's moribund economy will turn around this year following the recent discovery of oil and gas near the country's border with… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia 'Secures' Access to Sea After Deal With Somaliland

Ethiopia and the self-declared republic of Somaliland have signed a "historic" initial agreement that will allow landlocked Ethiopia to have access to the Red Sea, Prime Minister… Read more »

Central Africa: Central Africa Blames Fuel Shortage On Supply Disruptions, Smuggling

Central Africa has, for months, been plagued with acute fuel shortages that have stifled regional economic growth, disrupted local businesses, and contributed to rising food prices… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Pushes Ahead With Anti-Counterfeit Phone Plan - Activists Fear Surveillance

The Kenyan government announced this month that it intends to go forward with a plan that it says will help address the problem of counterfeit phones, but digital rights activists… Read more »

Niger: French Departure From Niger Underscores Fading Influence

France closes 2023 with a diminished presence in Africa's restive Sahel region, after withdrawing troops from three once-staunch allied countries collectively fighting an Islamist… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Clashes Intensify in Eastern DRC As Nation Awaits Final Election Outcome

Clashes have intensified between the powerful M23 rebels and the army in parts of the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as Congolese await the results of the December 20th… Read more »

Africa: Africa Forges Global Ties, Seeks More International Influence

Africa worked in 2023 to become a focus of global power and draw the attention of influential nations seeking to build political and economic relations with the 54 countries on the… Read more »

Sudan: High-Stakes Sudan Peace Talks Postponed for 'Technical Reasons'

Amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan, the highly anticipated face-to-face meeting between the top commanders of the warring Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support… Read more »

Chad: Chad's President Pledges Respect of Referendum That Paves Way to Civilian Rule

Chad's Supreme Court will on Thursday declare definitive results of the country's constitutional referendum that paves the way for a return to civilian rule. Read more »