February 18
Kenya: Women in Kenya Demand Justice for Femicide Amid Spate of Killings
A spate of femicides has spurred calls for justice for women across Kenya, where more than a dozen women have been killed since the start of the year. Read more »
February 15
Congo-Kinshasa: Women Hold Protest Against Fighting in Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo
Faced with a recent surge in fighting between the army and rebel forces in eastern DR Congo, several hundred women dressed in black took to the streets of the capital Kinshasa on… Read more »
February 08
West Africa: Mali, Niger and Burkina Say They Don't Feel Bound By One-Year Period to Leave Ecowas Ahead of Meeting
Mali reaffirmed its exit "without delay" from West African bloc Ecowas, saying it was not bound by the organisation's one-year timeframe for withdrawal. A few hours later, Burkina… Read more »
February 07
Senegal: 'They Have Taken the Country Hostage'
Senegal's opposition Tuesday denounced a "constitutional coup" after parliament voted to delay the presidential election by 10 months, plunging the country into its worst crisis in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Democracy Faces New Challenges With Nelson Chamisa's Exit
In the wake of Nelson Chamisa's resignation from the opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) recently, Zimbabwe's is grappling with new political challenges, prompting… Read more »
February 06
Africa: Macron Names Bockel Envoy to African Countries That Have French Military Bases
Jean-Marie Bockel, the minister for cooperation under former president, Nicolas Sarkozy has been named special envoy to Africa. Read more »
February 03
Senegal: President Macky Sall Calls Off February 25 Election
Senegalese President Macky Sall on Saturday announced the indefinite postponement of the presidential election scheduled for February 25, just hours before official campaigning was… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan President Slams 'Incompetence', 'Corruption' After Deadly Blast
Kenyan President William Ruto on Saturday blamed incompetent and corrupt government officials for a deadly gas blast in Nairobi that killed three people and injured 280. Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 Semis - 'We Are Ready for Them'
Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo moved into the semi-finals of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations on Friday night after victories over Angola and Guinea respectively. Read more »
Africa: 2023 Africa Cup of Nations - 5 Things We Learned On Day 21 - Reporters Without Order
Tournament organisers have told journalists to behave like sensible individuals. How out of touch are these people? Read more »
February 02
Africa: How Reviving Old Crops Is the Key to Saving Africa's Degraded Soils
Fertile soils are the key to meeting the world's exploding demand for food. With Africa set to become the most populous continent by the end of the century, repairing degraded and… Read more »
February 01
Senegal: Senegal to Probe Constitutional Council's Handling of Presidential Polls
Lawmakers in Senegal have opened an inquiry into why presidential candidate Karim Wade, son of former president Abdoulaye Wade, was excluded from running in this month's elections.… Read more »
Africa: DRC and Guinea Revel in Unexpected Surge to Last Eight At Africa Cup of Nations
In a tournament of surprises that have run from acid trip translucence into the zany, Democratic Republic of Congo versus Guinea in the quarter-finals ranks as pure psychedelia. Read more »
January 31
West Africa: Ecowas' Future in Jeopardy After Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Exit
The withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from the West African economic bloc triggered strong reactions among the group's members, with some promising to reverse the Sahel… Read more »
January 28
West Africa: Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso Quit Ecowas Regional Block
Three West African junta-led states Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they are leaving the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) immediately, according to a… Read more »
January 26
Ghana: Britain to Return Looted Crown Jewels to Ghana, but Only On Loan
The UK is set to "loan back" a selection of gold and silver artefacts once worn by members of Asante royalty that were taken from Ghana some 150 years ago. The precious regalia… Read more »
January 24
West Africa: Blinken Tours West Africa Offering U.S. Support to Offset Russian Influence in Sahel
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a diplomatic mission to reverse the decline of democracy in West Africa. RFI's Bineta Diagne spoke exclusively with the top US envoy in… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Opposition Rallies Against 'Cosmetic' Electoral Reforms
Thousands of people in Tanzania on Wednesday staged protests against the high cost of living and a raft of contentious electoral reforms. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Gasset Fired As Ivorians Wait for Fate At Africa Cup of Nations
Ivorian football chiefs on Wednesday sacked the national football team head coach Jean-Louis Gasset despite his players having a slim chance of qualification for the knockout… Read more »
January 23
Senegal: Human Rights Watch Warns of Senegal Repression Ahead of Elections
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Monday denounced Senegalese authorities for repressing opposition leaders, media and civil society, in a report published only five weeks before the… Read more »
January 22
Senegal: Sonko and Wade Excluded From Senegal's List of 20 Presidential Candidates
Senegal's Constitutional Council has published the final list of 20 candidates for the highstakes 25 February presidential election. Supporters of jailed opposition leader Ousmane… Read more »
Africa: Salah Delays Rehab to Support Egypt During Cape Verde Crunch At Cup of Nations
Egypt skipper Mohamed Salah will head back to English Premier League pacesetters Liverpool for treatment on his injured left leg after watching his Egypt teammates play their… Read more »
Sudan: EU Adopts Sanctions Against Six Entities Involved in Sudan War
The European Council on Monday adopted sanctions against six entities involved in the war in Sudan, where the regular army (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)… Read more »
January 21
Sudan: Sudan Suspends Membership of IGAD Regional Bloc Over 'Sovereignty Violation'
The government of Sudan has told the regional economic bloc IGAD that it is suspending its membership of the east African organisation over a communiqué Khartoum says… Read more »
January 20
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC President Tshisekedi Sworn-in for Second Term After Disputed December Elections
The president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Felix Tshisekedi has been sworn-in for a second five-year term of office, following a landslide victory his opponents have… Read more »