May 30
Kenya: Kenyan MPs Probe Alleged British Army Crimes
A Kenyan parliamentary committee is visiting central Kenya to hear from locals about the conduct of a British Army training unit that is accused of human rights violations,… Read more »
Central African Republic: U.S. Sanctions Two Central African Republic Companies Linked to Russian Wagner Group
The U.S. imposed sanctions Thursday on two companies in the Central African Republic that support Russia's Wagner Group, the Treasury Department said. Read more »
Zambia: Zambian Authorities Arrest Five On Espionage Charges
Police in Zambia have arrested five people on espionage charges following their earlier allegations via social media that the government was involved in the apparent abduction of… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Early Election Results Show Ruling ANC Losing Its Majority
South Africa's long-ruling African National Congress party, which gained power under President Nelson Mandela, has received less than 50% of the vote in early election results. Read more »
Namibia: Namibian Environmentalists Oppose Green Hydrogen Production in National Park
An umbrella body representing 77 environmental protection groups in Namibia is voicing opposition to proposed green hydrogen production in the Tsau Khaeb National Park by a German… Read more »
May 29
Africa: Cameroon Meeting of French-Speaking Africa Lawmakers Decry Instability, Foreign Influence
Francophone lawmakers from about 30 African states are meeting in Cameroon's capital, Yaounde, to find a solution to the political instability in French-speaking African nations --… Read more »
May 28
Kenya: Ruto Declares Ironclad Support for Haiti in Exclusive Interview
Kenyan President William Ruto says Nairobi has met all legal and constitutional requirements to deploy troops to Haiti to help the Caribbean nation out of political and… Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Groups Hold National Mourning for Victims of Mass Atrocities
Representatives from more than 80 civil society and rights organizations in Nigeria held a moment of silence May 28 to remember some 9,000 people who have died in the last year due… Read more »
South Africa: Analysts Say South Africa's Election Won't Be Business As Usual for the African National Congress
While some voters know who they'll be casting their ballots for on Wednesday's elections in South Africa, others are still undecided. Read more »
South Africa: Black Voters in South Africa's Western Cape Keep Quiet About Support for Opposition
The run-up to South Africa's general elections Wednesday has been mostly peaceful but not without incident. In Western Cape province, the opposition Democratic Alliance, or DA,… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Fights Period Stigma and Poverty On World Menstrual Hygiene Day
Cameroon is observing World Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28) with caravans visiting schools and public spaces to educate people about social taboos that women should not be seen in… Read more »
May 27
Kenya: EU Partners With Kenya to Prosecute Suspected Maritime Crime Suspects
Kenya has agreed to help the European Union in dealing with maritime crime suspects in the region, amid a rising threat from pirate activity and attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.… Read more »
Kenya: China Book Corner Set Up At Kenya Workers Training Institution
Chinese authorities are setting up a China book corner in Kenya's state training institutions, to provide Chinese literature, language resources and insights for scholars and… Read more »
May 24
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Worst Hit By Climate Change
The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) met in Namibia's capital on Thursday to discuss ways to blunt the impact of… Read more »
May 23
Africa: Africa Home to Nearly Half of Global Displaced Population, IDMC Reports
A record 75.9 million people are living in internal displacement due to conflict, and nearly half that number is in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a recent report. Read more »
South Africa: Populist Parties Push for Gains in South African Elections
Many South African political parties are using populist rhetoric ahead of what is being described as the most important election in 30 years. Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Elevates Security Relationship With Kenya At State Visit
The United States will designate Kenya as its first major non-NATO ally in sub-Saharan Africa, the White House said as President Joe Biden on Thursday welcomed President William… Read more »
May 21
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Seeks $5.5b in Aid to Fight El Nino Effects
Southern African leaders have launched a $5.5 billion humanitarian aid appeal as the region faces acute grain shortages due to El Nino-induced droughts. Read more »
Botswana: Women in Botswana Watch From Sidelines As Country Prepares for Election
As Botswana prepares for general elections in October, the number of women running for office remains low. Read more »
Sudan: UN Official - 'Real and Growing' Risk of Genocide in Sudan
The U.N. special adviser on the prevention of genocide warned Tuesday that Sudan exhibits all the risk signs of genocide, and it may already have been committed. Read more »
Kenya: Habari! White House to Welcome Kenyan President
The White House gave three reasons for inviting Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday to break the 16-year drought during which no African leader has been honored with a… Read more »
May 20
Kenya: White House Welcomes Kenya for First African State Visit
The White House says it chose Kenya for its first state visit for an African leader for many reasons -- not least because the East African powerhouse has stepped up on the global… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Deploying Another 2,500 Soldiers to Help Mozambique Fight Cabo Delgado Insurgency
Rwanda is deploying an additional 2,500 soldiers to help Mozambique fight resurgent attacks by Islamic State insurgents in the oil-rich Cabo Delgado province. Attacks have been on… Read more »
May 17
Congo-Kinshasa: Residents Worry As DRC Rebels Frantically Exploit Coltan Mine
Reputed to be the coltan capital of the world, the mining town of Rubaya, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, has fallen into the hands of rebels. The fall of Rubaya is… Read more »
May 16
Chad: Chad's Constitutional Council to Finalize Election Results Despite Petitions for Annulment
Chad's constitutional council was expected on Thursday to declare final results of the May 6 presidential election and name transitional president General Mahamat Idriss Deby as… Read more »