July 28, 2022
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 »
Ethiopia: Russian FM Lavrov Heads to Ethiopia, Seeking Closer Ties
Russia's foreign minister is heading to Ethiopia Tuesday, his last stop on a four-nation tour of Africa aimed at countering Western criticism of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.… Read more »
July 25, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria Families Call for Release of Kidnapped Relatives After Fresh Threats From Kidnappers
A demonstration was held at the Ministry of Transportation in Abuja on Monday morning by the relatives of victims still in captivity. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Introduces Gold Coins in Hopes of Reducing Demand for U.S. Dollars
Zimbabwe's central bank has introduced gold coins that it hopes will ease citizens' demands for foreign currency. But economists and ordinary Zimbabweans are skeptical. Read more »
Somalia: Media Watchdogs Condemn Brief Detention of BBC Staff in Somaliland
The Somali Journalists Syndicate has condemned police in the breakaway region of Somaliland for briefly detaining five journalists with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)… Read more »
Kenya: Reports - A Bus in Kenya Plunges Into River Killing 34
Kenyan local reports say 34 passengers on a bus have died after the vehicle swerved off a bridge and fell 40 meters into a valley. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisians Vote On Constitutional Referendum
Tunisians are voting Monday in a referendum on a new constitution that would give President Kais Saied more power. The vote comes one year after Saied suspended parliament, arguing… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Russia's Lavrov in Republic of Congo to Seek Allies, Deflect Western Criticism
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is on a first-ever visit to the Republic of Congo as part of a four-nation tour of Africa to seek support against Western pressure over its… Read more »
Africa: Lavrov Visit to Africa Seen As Effort to Counter Western Narratives
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is visiting Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda and the Republic of Congo this week, trying to counteract Western blame of Russia for a growing global… Read more »
Uganda: Russian Foreign Minister Arrives in Uganda, Seeking Allies
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived Monday in Uganda, the third stop on an African tour to strengthen ties with the continent and seek support against Western pressure… Read more »
Rwanda: Reports - Refugees in Rwanda Suffering From 'Urban' Disease
A report Monday in the British newspaper The Guardian said a growing number of people in the Mahama refugee camp in Rwanda are registering in health centers for non-communicable… Read more »