July 29, 2022
Somalia: Ethiopian Authorities to Create Buffer Zone Inside Somalia
A local Somali official has welcomed a plan by Ethiopia's Somali state to create a buffer zone along the border inside Somalia to fight militant group al-Shabab. The plan was… Read more »
Africa: Production Approved of Generic Injectable HIV-Prevention Drug for Sub-Saharan Africa
Global health agencies say a voluntary licensing agreement has been reached to allow for the generic production of the first and only long-acting injectable HIV-prevention drug. Read more »
Kenya: Facebook Approved Hate Speech Calling for Ethnic Violence in Kenya - Report
Kenyan authorities have called on Facebook to do more to rid the platform of hate speech ahead of the August 9 general election. Rights group Global Witness said the social media… Read more »
Ethiopia: Children Dying in Ethiopia's Afar Region Amid Drought and Conflict, Residents Say
As conflict in northern Ethiopia spreads into the Afar region amid lingering drought, some residents are appealing for help, saying they have nothing to eat and that their children… Read more »
Malawi: Abducted Rights Campaigner Found Safe
A Malawian rights activist has been found safe a day after his reported abduction led to the cancellation of an anti-government protest. Read more »
Africa: UN Weekly Roundup - July 17-29, 2022
Editor's note: Here is a fast take on what the international community has been up to this past week, as seen from the United Nations perch. Read more »
Africa: Top Us Diplomat Travels to Asia, Africa As Global Powers Fight for Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken travels to East Asia and Africa next week seeking to counter the influence of Russia and China in a fight for global influence. Read more »
July 28, 2022
Ethiopia: U.S. Warns Al-Shabaab Attack On Ethiopia 'Not a Fluke'
A concerted push by al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab to expand from Somalia into Ethiopia appears to have been "largely contained," according to a senior U.S. military official, though he… Read more »
Malawi: Rights Groups Cancel Protests Following Abduction of Organiser
Activists in Malawi suspended planned anti-government protests, following the abduction Wednesday night of one of the protest organizers. A witness says men grabbed Sylvester… Read more »
Kenya: China Spotlighted in Kenya's Presidential Race
As campaigning gears up for Kenya's August 9 presidential elections, the two main candidates are both focused on one key talking point - the economy - and this inevitably means the… Read more »
South Africa: Foreign Minister Says Israel 'Implementing Apartheid'
South Africa's chief rabbi has condemned Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor for saying that Israel is "implementing apartheid" in its treatment of Palestinians. Pandor made the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Opposition MPs Threaten to Impeach President Over Security
Nigerian opposition lawmakers are urging that President Muhammadu Buhari be impeached for the country's deteriorating security. Lawmakers walked out of session Wednesday after the… Read more »
July 27, 2022
Somalia: Bombings Kill At Least 18 People, Including Mayor of Regional Capital
Somali officials say two explosions Wednesday in the Lower Shabelle region have killed at least 18 people, including the mayor of the region's capital. Islamist militant group… Read more »
Africa: Lavrov Lashes Out At West On Africa Tour
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lashed out at Western countries Wednesday as he wrapped up a four-nation trip to Africa with a stop in Ethiopia's capital. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN, DRC to Jointly Investigate Deadly Protests
The acting head of the United Nations mission in eastern Congo said Wednesday that it would carry out a joint investigation with national police into the shooting deaths of three… Read more »
Malawi: President Launches Anti-Corruption Campaign to Fight Graft
Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera launched a nationwide anti-corruption campaign Tuesday at the end of a two-day conference on graft. While many Malawians have welcomed the… Read more »
Africa: Lavrov Says Russia Not to Blame for 'Food Crisis'
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov lashed out at Western countries Wednesday as he wrapped up a four-nation trip to Africa with a stop in Ethiopia's capital. Moscow is seeking… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Workers Protest Continued Lecturers' Union Strike
A nationwide labor protest in Nigeria spread to the capital, Abuja, on Wednesday, as protesters sought to pressure authorities to resolve a payment dispute with university… Read more »
July 26, 2022
Cameroon: Visiting French President Proposes Solutions to Security Threats, Food, Fuel Shortage
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a first trip to Cameroon and will meet Tuesday with long-ruling President Paul Biya to discuss security, economic, and food challenges. Like… Read more »
South Africa: Is South Africa Headed Toward Its Own 'Arab Spring?'
Former South African president Thabo Mbeki launched a rare attack last week on the ruling African National Congress party and President Cyril Ramaphosa. Mbeki said public… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia's President Cheers Outcome of Controversial Referendum
Tunisian President Kais Saied and his supporters are celebrating the apparent adoption of his controversial new constitution, following a referendum Monday. But turnout for the… Read more »
Kenya: Mercy Corps Says Hate Speech Spreading Ahead of Kenya's Election
The run-up to Kenya's Aug. 9 elections has seen an increase in hate speech aimed at influencing voters, mainly through social media. Groups such as the U.S.-based charity Mercy… Read more »
Ethiopia: Why Did Al-Shabaab Attack Inside Ethiopia?
Al-Shabab militants who crossed into eastern Ethiopia last week are still active inside the country despite claims by local officials that the force has been "destroyed," say… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Peacekeepers, Congolese Civilians Killed in Violent Protests
The United Nations said that three of its peacekeepers were killed in ongoing anti-U.N. protests that turned violent in eastern Congo on Tuesday, while several civilians were also… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: At Least Five Killed, 50 Wounded in Anti-UN Protest in DRC
A Democratic Republic of Congo government spokesman said at least five people were killed and 50 wounded during protests against a U.N. peacekeeping mission in the eastern city of… Read more »