December 24
Mozambique: Mozambique's Highest Court Upholds Victory for the Ruling Frelimo Party
Mozambique's top court has declared election victory for the country's ruling Frelimo Party and its 47-year-old presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, in an election process marred… Read more »
December 23
Botswana: Botswana Issues 400 Elephant Hunting Licenses, Drawing Fresh Opposition
Botswana has issued 400 elephant hunting licenses amid fresh opposition from conservationists. International hunters pay up to $50,000 to obtain a license in order to hunt an… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records 7,000 Cases of Violence Against Women Since September 2023
Kenya's security report this year has been dominated by the violence and killings of women and girls, with more than 7,100 cases of gender-based violence since September 2023.… Read more »
Zambia: Women's Football On Rise in Zambia
The international success of Zambian footballers Barbra Banda and Racheal Kundananji is inspiring girls and young women in Zambia to take up the sport. The success of the two stars… Read more »
December 20
Mozambique: Mozambique Begins Building Shelter for Victims of Cyclone Chido
Mozambique began constructing homes for victims of Cyclone Chido this week after the storm swept through three of the country's northern regions Sunday, killing at least 70 people… Read more »
December 19
Somalia: Mogadishu Development Project Brings Hope to Somalia
In a landmark event for Somalia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday officially launched the "New Mogadishu" development initiative, a transformative project that aims to… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia 'Open' to Ethiopian Troop Role
The Somali government is "open" to a potential role for Ethiopian troops in an African Union mission scheduled to take over peacekeeping operations in the country next month. Read more »
December 18
Chad: Chadian Election Officials Ask Military for Protection Ahead of Vote
Chad's electoral commission has asked the central African state's military to help protect election officials and candidates amid a spike in attacks ahead of Dec. 29 elections. Read more »
Nigeria: More Than 2 Million Nigerians Kidnapped in One Year, Survey Finds
Security officials in Nigeria are raising concerns after a National Bureau of Statistics survey revealed that more than 2 million people were kidnapped in the West African nation… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Set to Hold Elections in 2026, but Will It Be Ready?
South Sudan is due to hold long-delayed general elections in December 2026, and some wonder if the world's youngest nation will be ready. Read more »
Africa: Several African Govts Unaware of Young Workers in Russian Drone Factories - Expert
They were promised a chance to earn money, get an education abroad, and gain work experience. Instead, they found themselves assembling military drones in Russia and, in one case,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sewage-Polluted Lake Water Kills Rhinos, Other Wildlife in Zimbabwe
A Zimbabwean national park is hosting relocated wildlife from a game park just outside the country's capital after an autopsy report on Saturday confirmed that four rhinos and… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Strongly Defends Animal Vaccination Program
Kenya's president said Tuesday that a mass livestock vaccination campaign will continue despite fears of some herders and farmers that the inoculations will somehow hurt their… Read more »
December 17
Nigeria: Nigeria Investigates Nearly 800 Suspects Arrested in Massive Cybercrime Raid
Nigeria's anti-corruption agency, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, says it is investigating nearly 800 suspects arrested for alleged internet fraud during a massive… Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Court Asks Government to Pay LRA War Crimes' Victims
A Ugandan International Crimes Division Court has ordered the Ugandan government to pay reparations to war crimes victims affected by atrocities committed by former Lord's… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Aid Group Is Enabling Refugees to Access Loans
A Kenyan aid group is helping refugees improve their lives by providing affordable loans that will help finance their businesses. At least 13,000 refugees in exile have received… Read more »
Malawi: Storm Chido Kills At Least 7, Leaves Trail of Damage in Malawi
The storm named Chido killed at least seven people in Malawi and affected more than 30,000 others, disaster officials said Tuesday. Read more »
Mozambique: Cyclone Chido Kills At Least 34 in Mozambique
At least 34 people were killed and 43 injured when Cyclone Chido smashed into three northern provinces of Mozambique on Sunday and Monday. The head of the country's disaster… Read more »
December 16
Ghana: Ghana's President-Elect John Mahama Outlines Plans for New Term
In an exclusive interview with VOA, Ghana's President-elect John Mahama has outlined his vision for improving life for the average Ghanaian following his victory in last week's… Read more »
Sudan: Human Rights Watch Accuses Sudan's RSF of Rape, Sexual Slavery
Human Rights Watch has accused Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and allied militias of rape and other acts of sexual violence against women and girls in South Kordofan… Read more »
South Sudan: Sudan Conflict Ups Pressure On South Sudan to Aid Amputees, Others With Disabilities
South Sudan is grappling with an influx of people living with disabilities as victims of ongoing conflicts in neighboring countries, such as Sudan, come in search of devices like… Read more »
December 15
Africa: 2024 African Elections - Some Ruling Parties Retain Power, Some Suffer Defeats
Voters were busy across the globe in 2024 and more than a dozen countries in Africa staged presidential, parliamentary or local elections. Read more »
December 14
Zimbabwe: Rights Groups Urge Zimbabwe's President to Sign Bill Abolishing Death Penalty
Rights groups are urging Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to sign into law a bill that would abolish the death penalty, following the bill's landmark passage Thursday by the… Read more »
December 13
Namibia: Judges Say Namibian Opposition Parties Can Inspect Election Materials
Two Namibian political parties scored a legal victory Friday when three judges on the country's Electoral Court ruled they can examine Electoral Commission materials from last… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Unveils New Gunboats to Enhance Operations Against Oil Theft
Nigerian authorities in oil-rich Rivers State unveiled on Friday six military-grade gunboats to help security agents battle the piracy and oil theft that have plagued the Niger… Read more »