February 09, 2023
Africa: Deadly Start to Year in Africa With Threats, Killings of Critics
A rash of killings across Africa has renewed focus on the risks facing those working to expose wrongdoing. Read more »
Malawi: Ongoing Malawi Cholera Outbreak Infects Nearly 37,000 and Kills 1,210 - WHO
Malawi is experiencing the deadliest cholera outbreak in its history, say World Health Organization officials, who note that the disease has left more than 1,200 people dead and… Read more »
Somalia: Drought-Ravaged Somalis Survive On Porridge As Famine Looms
Somalia and the United Nations are appealing for $2.6 billion to aid millions of Somalis facing hunger as the country remains gripped by a record-setting drought. Somalia has been… Read more »
East Africa: Kenya, Eritrea Agree to Remove Visa Requirements for Their Citizens
The presidents of Kenya and Eritrea have wrapped up two days of talks by agreeing to remove visa requirements for their citizens as part of improving relations. Read more »
Uganda: Activists Decry Closure of UN Human Rights Office in Uganda
Activists and opposition in Uganda have cried foul at the government's decision to close the United Nations human rights office in the country. A letter from Uganda's foreign… Read more »
Sudan: Western Envoys Vow to Resume Support for Sudan Transition
Special envoys from the European Union, Britain, France, Germany, Norway, and the U.S. have vowed to support Sudan's transition to a civilian-led government. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Ethiopia: UN High Commissioner Visits Displaced in Tigray Region
U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi traveled to Ethiopia's Tigray region this week to meet with families displaced by conflict. Read more »
South Africa: President Admits Power Crisis Is Hurting Mining
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the county's electricity crisis has severely damaged its mining industry, a key pillar of the economy. Ramaphosa made the comment while… Read more »
Mali: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Visits Mali
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Tuesday vowed that Russia will continue helping Mali improve its military capabilities in a joint press conference aired live on state… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Vote Soon to Choose Next President, Lawmakers
Nigerians will vote on February 25 to choose their next president along with lawmakers in the House and Senate chambers. With 18 candidates vying for the job, experts at a panel… Read more »
Somalia: Dozens Killed in Eastern Somaliland Clashes
At least 38 people were killed, and more than 130 others injured following two days of fighting in Las Anod town, in eastern Somaliland. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Authorities in Talks With Burkina Faso to Probe Pilgrims' Killing
Nigerian authorities have vowed to provide justice after armed men in Burkina Faso attacked a group of Nigerian pilgrims on their way to Senegal, killing at least 16. Burkina… Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Calls for Cease-Fire After Deadly Fighting
Somalia's president has called for a cease-fire after clashes in a disputed town in the breakaway region of Somaliland left at least 13 people dead. Read more »
Cameroon: Authorities Detain Media Mogul, Police Over Journalist's Killing
Authorities in Cameroon say 27 people, including senior police officers and a well-known media mogul, have been detained in connection with the killing last month of popular… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Nigeria: 'Thick Veil of Violence' Around Elections - Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch said Monday that there is a "thick veil of violence" surrounding elections scheduled to take place in Nigeria later this month. Read more »
Sudan: Proposed Sudan-Israel Peace Deal Triggers Protest in Khartoum
Scores of Sudanese protested in the capital Monday against diplomatic relations with Israel, after last week's surprise visit by the Israeli foreign minister. Read more »
Uganda: Seeing Wrongdoing and Injustice, Journalist Uses Reporting for Change
When asked how she made her breakthrough in investigative journalism, Cecilia Okoth says it came down to having a curious mind. Read more »
South Africa: Italy Joins US-Led Partnership for Ethical Mining, Indaba Hears
Italy has become the latest country to join the U.S.-led Mineral Security Partnership that promotes ethical mining. The U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy,… Read more »
February 04, 2023
Nigeria: 41 Dead After Bandits, Vigilantes Clashes In Katsina State
Authorities in Nigeria's Katsina state have launched a joint security operation after 41 people were killed when a vigilante group clashed with bandits who attacked their village. Read more »
Nigeria: Authorities Call for Calm As Citizens Protest Cash, Fuel Shortages
Nigerian Central Bank authorities are calling for calm as citizens march in the streets protesting cash and fuel shortages days ahead of the February 10 deadline when the country… Read more »
Tunisia: Africans Rescued in Mediterranean
Italy's coast guard Friday found eight bodies, including the body of a pregnant woman, on a migrant vessel that was attempting to make the journey across the Mediterranean from… Read more »
February 03, 2023
Cameroon: Cameroon Says Separatists Relaunch Attacks, IED Use After Death of Self Proclaimed General
Cameroon says separatists have killed and abducted villagers in the troubled South-West region in retaliation after the military this week killed a rebel leader and three of his… Read more »
Somalia: Removal of Omar From Key Committee Sparks Mixed Reaction
Somali Americans living in the United States have mixed reactions to the removal of congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a Democrat, from the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya to Reopen First Somali Border Post After 10-Year Shutdown
Kenya has announced plans to re-open its Mandera border crossing with Somalia as part of efforts to improve border security and crack down on smuggled goods. Read more »
February 02, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Parliament Enacts Law Critics Say Paralyzes NGO Freedoms
Jeers filled the air when lawmakers of the ruling ZANU-PF party celebrated after the Private Voluntary Organizations Amendment Bill, which regulates non-governmental organizations,… Read more »