January 16, 2023
Somalia: Somali Forces Capture Two Towns From Militants
The Somali government reported on Monday that government forces have captured two towns previously controlled by militant group al-Shabab in the central Galmudug State. Read more »
January 14, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab Attacks Key Towns in Somalia, Killing At Least 15 People
At least 15 people were killed and more than 50 injured in three bombings Saturday in the central Hirshabelle state of Somalia, according to officials. Read more »
Somalia: Somali Security Forces Seize Weapons, Arrest Al-Shabab Suspect in Mogadishu
Authorities in Somalia say they have seized a weapons cache allegedly buried by al-Shabab militants at a house in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, during a joint operation. Read more »
Malawi: Unicef Delivers Anti-Cholera Supplies to Malawi
The U.N.'s children's agency, UNICEF, has handed over lifesaving supplies worth about $300,000 to support Malawi's fight against a cholera outbreak which has killed more than 700… Read more »
January 13, 2023
Ethiopia: Regional Forces in Ethiopia Withdraw From Tigray
Ethiopia's army says Amhara forces that allied with them in the war against Tigrayan rebels have withdrawn from a strategic city in the region as part of a November peace deal. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Rallies to Fight Militants
Somalia's public rally Thursday against the Islamist militant group al-Shabab was a much-needed show of unity, say analysts. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud rallied… Read more »
Kenya: U.S. Offers $10 Million Reward for Mastermind of 2019 Nairobi Terrorist Attack
The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the arrest of the alleged leader of the 2019 attack on Nairobi's Dusit D2 hotel complex.… Read more »
Africa: As China Reopens, African Countries Gear Up for Business
After three years of closed borders under its strict "zero-COVID" policy, China reopened its doors to allow international travelers in -- and Chinese with cabin fever out -- a move… Read more »
Africa: German, French Ministers Call for African Permanent Seats On UNSC
The foreign ministers of France and Germany have voiced support for Africa to receive two permanent seats on the powerful U.N. Security Council. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Mali: Simultaneous Militant Attacks Kill 14 Malian Soldiers
Mali's army says 14 troops were killed and 11 wounded Tuesday in central Mali when their vehicles struck explosives planted by Islamist militants. Read more »
Zambia: Former Ruling Party Rejects IMF Allegation of Corruption Under Lungu
Zambia's former ruling Patriotic Front party has rejected a report by the International Monetary Fund saying corruption flourished under its government. Read more »
Cameroon: MSF Welcomes Cameroon's Release of Staff Accused of Aiding Separatists
Doctors Without Borders, known by its French abbreviation MSF, welcomed Cameroon's release of five members of its staff detained for a year on charges of helping separatists. MSF… Read more »
Africa: Human Rights Watch - Africa Needs to Develop Policies to Monitor, Respond to Abuses
Human Rights Watch says African nations need to do more to address the widespread displacement, killings and other abuses that have come about from the continent's many conflicts.… Read more »
January 11, 2023
Somalia: Somali Government Says Funding Sources to Al-Shabab Shut Down
The Somali government says it has shut down the financial infrastructure that supports Islamist militant group al-Shabab. Read more »
Nigeria: Activists Welcome Release of Nine #EndSARS Protesters
Nigerian activists have welcomed the release of nine protesters who took part in 2020 demonstrations against police brutality. Read more »
Cameroon: Fishers Urge Stop to Gulf of Guinea Poachers to Reverse EU Ban
Fishing boats arrive back at Idenau, a coastal village near Cameroon's western border with Nigeria. Read more »
January 10, 2023
Zimbabwe: Some Zimbabweans Fear Violence Will Taint Upcoming Elections
Rights groups say a brutal attack on Zimbabwe opposition supporters was clearly intended to harass and intimidate them ahead of elections expected later this year. Read more »
Mozambique: Botswana Loses Sixth Soldier in Mozambique Mission
Botswana has announced the country has lost a sixth soldier sent to fight insurgents in Mozambique. Read more »
Africa: As Brics Chair, South Africa Vows to 'Advance African Interests'
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says he'll use his chairmanship of the BRICS group of leading emerging economies to focus on advancing African interests. The bloc --… Read more »
Nigeria: Abducted Train Passengers Rescued, 24 Still Missing
Nigerian officials say security forces have rescued seven people who gunmen abducted from a train Saturday, in the first such attack in southern Edo State. Another 24 passengers… Read more »
Africa: Chinese Top Diplomat Arrives in Africa to Strengthen Cooperation
China's new foreign minister, Qin Gang, has begun a five-nation tour of Africa aimed at bolstering Chinese-African ties. Qin, who had been ambassador to the U.S. until December,… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Africa: Kagame Threatens to Evict DR Congo Refugees
Rwandan President Paul Kagame threatened to evict thousands of Congolese refugees living in Rwanda if the international community continues to blame his country for the conflict in… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Calls On Plantation Workers to Return to Restive Western Regions
Cameroon's second largest employer, the state-run Cameroon Development Corporation (CDC), is calling for thousands of plantation workers who fled the country's separatist conflict… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Military Leader Reiterates Vow to Restore Civilian Rule
Three days of talks between Sudan's military and civilian leaders continued Monday, with the aim of reaching a final deal on governing during a two-year transition to elections Read more »
Kenya: More Suspects Held After Murder of Kenya LGBTQI+ Activist
A court in Kenya says five suspects are being held in connection with the murder of prominent LGBTQ activist Edwin Chiloba, whose mutilated body was found on a roadside last week… Read more »