July 19
Kenya: Calls for Police Accountability After Journalist Shot Covering Kenya Protests
Catherine Wanjeri wore a bright yellow shirt and vest with "PRESS" emblazoned on it when Kenyan police shot the K24 television journalist three times in the leg. Read more »
Kenya: China's Direct Investment in Kenya Drops Sharply
A report by Kenya's National Bureau of Statistics shows a significant drop in direct investment from China. The report says Beijing's investments in Kenya fell by more than a third… Read more »
July 18
Eswatini: Eswatini's Pro-Democracy Movement Undeterred As MPs Sentenced to Prison
The sentencing Tuesday in Eswatini of two former members of parliament to lengthy prison terms on charges of terrorism marks a significant escalation in the tensions between the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Diplomats 'Working Closely' With DR Congo, Rwanda, Angola for 15-Day Truce
U.S. diplomats are working closely with African partners, the White House said Thursday, amid a fresh 15-day truce between the army and Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Democratic… Read more »
Nigeria: US Advisory Council Ends Nigeria Visit, Signs Student Exchange Deal
Members of a U.S. presidential advisory council have approved a student exchange deal between an American college and a Nigerian university as part of the council's effort to… Read more »
July 17
Rwanda: Kagame Opponents and Critics Say Elections in Rwanda Neither Free Nor Fair
Paul Kagame's win in Rwanda's presidential election this week was widely expected, although critics say the vote was neither free nor fair. Read more »
Sudan: Hunger Drives Starving Sudanese to Seek Refuge Abroad
Hunger and looming famine are driving a growing number of people to flee war-torn Sudan in search of refuge in neighboring countries, according to World Health Organization… Read more »
July 16
Ethiopia: U.S. Sees 'Incremental Progress' in Ethiopia's Reconciliation Efforts
The United States is encouraged by "incremental progress" on peace and reconciliation efforts in Ethiopia, 20 months after a cease-fire was implemented in the northern Tigray… Read more »
South Africa: Chinese E-Commerce Companies Popular in South Africa
Rotondwa Mbadaliga is a self-professed "shopping addict." The 25-year-old South African fashion influencer says she is a huge fan of Chinese-linked e-commerce companies Shein and… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Braces for New Round of Anti-Government Protests
Tensions were high in Kenya's capital Tuesday as opponents of embattled President William Ruto planned another day of protests demanding his resignation. Read more »
Somalia: 12 Killed As Somali Troops, Local Militias Clash
Twelve people were killed Monday in central Somalia as government soldiers and local militias fought over two truckloads of weapons illegally brought over the border from Ethiopia. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria to Resume Crude Oil Refining in August, Industry Authorities Say
Nigeria plans to resume local refining of crude oil in early August, national petroleum authorities announced Monday. Read more »
Kenya: IMF Should Work With Kenya to Account for Public Funds, Says Rights Group
Advocacy group Human Rights Watch called Tuesday for greater accountability of public funds in Kenya, framing it partially as a human rights issue. Read more »
July 15
Chad: Chad Declares Humanitarian Crisis, Pleads for International Help
Officials in Chad say urgent international help is needed to save the lives of more than 2 million people caught in a severe humanitarian crisis caused by conflicts and climate… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia Lawmakers Reject Bill to Reverse Ban On Female Genital Cutting
Gambia's parliament rejected a bill Monday that sought to reverse the country's ban on female genital cutting. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Declares End of Country's Deadliest Cholera Outbreak
Malawi has declared the end of the country's worst cholera outbreak, which began in March 2022 and killed nearly 2,000 people. Read more »
Rwanda: Kagame Wins Rwanda's Presidential Elections in Landslide
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has won the country's presidential election with 99% of the vote, according to preliminary election results released late Monday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Analysts Weigh in On U.S. Advisory Council Visit to Nigeria
A U.S. advisory council on African diaspora engagement is in Nigeria on a mission to discuss diaspora-led investments across sectors including education, health, technology and the… Read more »
July 14
Rwanda: Rwanda President Kagame Deflects Retirement Questions, Focuses On Upcoming Election
Rwandan President Paul Kagame wrapped up his reelection campaign Saturday, two days before voting takes place on Monday. The incumbent faces two opponents who say he has… Read more »
Somalia: Mogadishu Shop Hit By Deadly Car Bomb
A deadly car bomb targeted a tea and coffee shop in central Mogadishu as patrons watched the Euro 2024 final soccer game between England and Spain. Read more »
Africa: World Leaders Condemn Assassination Attempt Targeting Former U.S. President Trump
Presidents, prime ministers and international organizations worldwide condemned the political violence and assassination attempt targeting former U.S. President Donald Trump at a… Read more »
July 13
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Faces Catastrophic Health, Humanitarian Crisis
The World Health Organization warns that millions of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are facing a health and humanitarian crisis because of escalating conflict and… Read more »
Somalia: Eight Dead As Somalia Forces Foil Militant Jailbreak Attempt
Somali security forces foiled an attempted jailbreak Saturday in Mogadishu's main central prison after militant inmates, using pistols and hand grenades, attacked prison guards,… Read more »
July 12
Malawi: Malawi Former Vice President's Party Pulls Out of Governing Tonse Alliance
A political party led by Vice President Saulos Chilima, who died in a plane crash last month, is withdrawing from the governing Tonse Alliance led by President Lazarus Chakwera of… Read more »
Eswatini: Eswatini-Belarus Ties Spark Health Care Advances
Eswatini, in an ambitious bid to overhaul its health care system, is partnering with Belarus, paving the way for what officials in the southern African nation hope will be… Read more »