Africa: Experts Push Contract Farming to Boost Africa Food Systems, Farmers' Income

As African farmers struggle with unpredictability caused by climate change, some are looking into contract farming, which involves growing a certain crop for a price set in… Read more »

Africa: How Could U.S.-China Rivalry in Africa Play Out Under Trump 2.0?

President-elect Donald Trump talked tough on China during his campaign, vowing to impose higher and sweeping tariffs on imports from the Asian giant. Beijing will now also be… Read more »

Sudan: UN Appeals for Sudan Cease-Fire As Fighting Spreads

The United Nations renewed its appeal for an immediate cease-fire in Sudan on Tuesday, with officials warning that civilians are paying a high price for the fighting, as external… Read more »

Chad: Chad Says Boko Haram Fighters Fleeing to Neighboring States

The government of Chad said Tuesday that hundreds of Boko Haram fighters are fleeing the central African state's territory and crossing over into Cameroon, Niger and Nigeria. State… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military, Reuters At Odds Over Reports On Alleged Mass Abortion Program

The Nigerian military welcomed a report by a human rights group that found "no evidence" the military secretly carried out thousands of illegal abortions as part of its fight… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Prepares for Presidential Polls Amid Regional Tension

According to the Somaliland National Electoral Commission, more than 1 million registered and eligible voters head to the polls Wednesday to elect their president for the next five… Read more »

Sudan: Human Rights Watch Calls for Protection Force in Sudan As Attacks On Civilians Escalate

A prominent human rights group is calling for the deployment of peacekeepers in Sudan, following a recent wave of attacks on civilians in Al Jazirah state widely blamed on the… Read more »

Africa: Somalia Insists Ethiopia Not Be Part of New AU Mission

A senior Somali official insisted Saturday that Ethiopia will not participate in a new African Union peacekeeping mission starting in January. Read more »

Kenya: After Election, Kenya-Born Legislator Heads to Minnesota Capitol

Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley made history November 5 by becoming the first Kenyan-born immigrant elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. She describes her victory as a… Read more »

Nigeria: Security Analysts Concerned As Nigeria Warns of New Terror Group

Nigerian security analysts are voicing concerns after defense officials on Thursday warned of a new insurgent group known as the Lakurawas, operating mainly in the country's… Read more »

Chad: Chad Says Airstrikes Kill Scores of Boko Haram Fighters

Chadian military airstrikes killed scores of Boko Haram fighters and injured several dozen more in the Lake Chad Basin, President Mahamat Idriss Deby said Friday. Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Military Reports Drone Crash in Somalia

The U.S. military says it is investigating what caused an army drone to crash in southern Somalia this week. Read more »

Mozambique: Amnesty International Calls for End to Crackdown On Protesters in Mozambique

Amnesty International is calling on the Mozambican government to stop its crackdown on protesters challenging the results of last month's elections. At least 20 people have been… Read more »

Botswana: Activists Want More Women in Botswana's National Assembly

Three out of 28 female candidates were elected to Botswana's National Assembly in last week's general election, as women's rights activists called on the new administration to… Read more »

Somalia: 11 Somali Soldiers Killed in Clash With Al-Shabab Militants

At least 11 Somali regional and federal government forces were killed in fierce fighting on Wednesday in the south of the country, officials said. Read more »

Central African Republic: CAR Rebels Surrender As Chad Military Joins in Border Peace Efforts

The Central African Republic said Wednesday that several hundred rebels have surrendered and handed over their weapons over to government troops and U.N. forces. The rebels… Read more »

Africa: African Presidents Congratulate Trump On U.S. Election Victory

Donald Trump's victory over Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the news cycle across Africa on Wednesday, with coverage reflecting the anxiety being felt… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Security Forces Accused of Abduction, Deaths of Protesters

Human Rights Watch on Tuesday accused Kenyan security forces of abducting, torturing and killing people believed to be leaders of anti-government protests that took place between… Read more »

Africa: What to Expect On Immigration Under a New Trump Administration

President-elect Donald Trump put immigration at the front of his campaign agenda, pledging to bring what he calls "unprecedented order" to the southern border and launch the… Read more »

Kenya: A U.S. Election Watch Party in Kenya, Excitement At First, Followed By Disappointment

In a vibrant Nairobi community center, American citizens living in Kenya gathered with palpable excitement early Wednesday to watch the U.S. election results unfold. The atmosphere… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian President Says Army Chief Is Dead

Nigerian army chief Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has died, according to a statement Wednesday from the country's president. Read more »

West Africa: Chad's Deby Threatens to Withdraw From Task Force After Deadly Boko Haram Attack

Chad says it will withdraw its troops from the United Nations-supported Multinational Joint Task Force of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, which combats Boko Haram in Cameroon,… Read more »

Nigeria: 'Legal Proceedings a Violation of Children's Fundamental Human Rights'

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release Monday of some 29 minors detained during anti-government protests in August after their court trial sparked outrage and… Read more »

Somalia: Somali Americans Gear Up for U.S. Elections

Somali Americans in Minnesota last month took part in a town hall involving Democratic and Republican party representatives encouraging them to participate in the 2024 election,… Read more »

Botswana: New President Says Botswana's Smooth Transfer of Power Sets Example

Botswana's newly elected leader, Duma Boko, says Africa can draw vital lessons from his country's smooth transfer of power. Boko spoke after the Botswana Democratic Party, which… Read more »