July 31, 2023
Niger: 'Outside Interests' Driving Anti-France Protests in Niger, Says Deposed PM
Ouhoumoudou Mahamadou, who was removed as prime minister of Niger when military officers seized power last week, told RFI and France 24 that external forces are seeking to stir up… Read more »
July 30, 2023
West Africa: West African Leaders Threaten Intervention in Niger After Military Coup
West African leaders have imposed economic and travel sanctions on Niger's military junta, threatening military action if ousted President Mohammed Bazoum is not reinstated within… Read more »
Niger: France Condemns Anti-French Protests Following Coup
France has condemned violence against its diplomatic mission in Niger and pledged to react strongly to any attack on its nationals or interests, as anti-French protests took place… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Senegal: Opposition Politician Sonko Arrested Again
Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko was arrested late Friday for allegedly stealing a gendarme's phone and posting a "subversive" message. Read more »
July 27, 2023
Niger: Why the Start of a Coup in Niger Could Have France Worried
Paris says it's concerned by the military coup in Niger - its only remaining ally in the Sahel region. While a political vacuum could be dangerous, any potential impact on France's… Read more »
Uganda: France's TotalEnergies Starts Drilling for Oil
French oil giant TotalEnergies has started drilling oil wells in Uganda as part of the massive East African Crude Oil Pipeline project that has been opposed by environmental and… Read more »
Niger: Niger Soldiers Declare Coup, Overthrow Govt After Holding President
Members of Niger's military say they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power and overthrown his government in an apparent coup attempt. Read more »
July 25, 2023
North Africa: Fears Grow That Algeria's Fires Will Spread to Tunisia
Wildfires raging across Algeria have killed more than 34 people in less than 24 hours, and forced mass evacuations, according to the government. The worst hit parts of the country… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Reinforces Its Troops to Try to Stop the Violence in Plateau State
A local official in Plateau State in Nigeria's restive north has said that at least 80,000 people have been displaced in the past three months by intercommunal violence. Attacks… Read more »
July 23, 2023
Cameroon: Desperate Hunt for Fuel Threatens Forest Reserve
Zamai Forest Reserve - Hundreds of thousands of people have fled to north-east Cameroon amid violence by Islamist extremists. As the influx puts pressure on the region's natural… Read more »
July 22, 2023
Mali: New Constitution Adopted After Court Validation
The Constitutional Court in Mali has endorsed the final result of last month's referendum on forming a new constitution. With nearly 97 percent of the vote in favour, it is a major… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Conference for and About Women Looks to Gender Equality in Africa
Women Deliver is considered one of the world's biggest conrference on gender equality. The 2023 edition which took place this week in Rwanda, brought the international summit to… Read more »
Morocco: Mohammed VI Thanks Netanyahu for Recognising Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara
Morocco's King Mohammed VI extended an invitation for an official visit to Israel's Prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, following the official recognition by Israel of Morocco's… Read more »
July 18, 2023
North Africa: Women's Right to Travel Is Being Tightly Controlled in North Africa, Middle East, Hrw Says
Research from Human Rights Watch released Tuesday shows that in many Middle East and North African countries women are still prevented from moving freely around the country they… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Political Killing in DRC Casts a Shadow Over Plans for December Elections
Congolese former minister Chérubin Okende, a member of the opposition in parliament, was found dead in his car on Thursday. His murder puts a question mark over the… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Sudan: Egypt and Sudan's International Partners Try to Stop the Civil War
Leaders from Sudan's seven neighboring countries agreed on Thursday in Cairo to a new Egyptian-led initiative seeking to resolve the deepening conflict in the African country. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe Roll Out Red Carpet for 'Brother' Iran's Official Visit
Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi has wrapped up a short official visit to Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe. The three African states signed deals with a "critical strategic partner" while… Read more »
July 11, 2023
East Africa: Sudan Foreign Ministry Refuses to Attend Horn of Africa Summit
The east African regional bloc IGAD has mooted the creation of a regional peace force for Sudan at a summit on Sudan on Monday in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa . Read more »
July 09, 2023
Morocco: Female Maestro Hind Ennaira Shows Gnaoua Music's Power to Transcend Boundaries
Essaouira - Hind Ennaira is one of the rare women maâlems, or master musicians, among the hundred or so Gnaoua artists in Morocco, who usually pass on their musical tradition… Read more »
Kenya: Two Men Killed in Kenya's Anti-Tax Protests
The protests started to oppose tax increases imposed by President William Ruto, amid soaring cost of living. Dozens were arrested. Read more »
July 08, 2023
Chad: Chad Braces for Thousands of Refugees Fleeing 'Incredible Violence' in Sudan
Since April, more than 170,000 people have fled Sudan across the Chadian border, according to the UN refugee agency UNHCR. As the conflict in Sudan enters its 13th week with no… Read more »
Cameroon: Mbappe Says He's Honoured 'To Be in His Country of Origin'
French football superstar Kylian Mbappe says it is an honour "to be in the country of origin." The PSG superstar was speaking in Yaoundé, Friday shortly after a meeting with… Read more »
July 07, 2023
Tunisia: Violence in Tunisia Against Black Migrants Ended With Their Deportation From Sfax
Calm has been partially restored in Tunisia's port city of Sfax after xenophobic violence targeting sub-Saharan migrants flared up once again. The violence was triggered by the… Read more »
Senegal: Opposition Leader Sonko Says He Must Be Allowed to Run in First Interview in Over a Month
Ousmane Sonko has promised to run in the coming presidential election in Senegal and warned President Macky Sall against trying to stop him. Read more »
July 06, 2023
Cameroon: Fever Pitch in Cameroon As It Awaits Star PSG Striker Kylian Mbappé
Cameroon is on tenterhooks awaiting the arrival of French footballer Kylian Mbappé on Thursday. The PSG striker and France captain is visiting the country for the first time… Read more »