Africa: African Rhino Numbers Rise for First Time in Decade Despite Poaching

Conservationists have confirmed the number of rhinos across Africa increased last year, hailing the first bit of "good news" in a decade for an animal heavily threatened by… Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroon Grants Indigenous Baka More Access to Protected Forests

The government of Cameroon and the indigenous Baka people in the country's southeast have agreed to an updated memorandum of understanding that provides them with more access to… Read more »

Mali: Armed Group Calls for the 'Fall of the Junta'

One of the armed groups from northern Mali has called for a full-scale war against the junta. This despite attempts at dialogue and fears for the peace deal between the ex-rebels… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Literary Giant Wole Soyinka Releases New Novel in France

Nigerian author Wole Soyinka's third novel, "Chronicles from the Land of the Happiest People on Earth", has been released in French. The Nobel laureate tells RFI about his… Read more »

West Africa: As Coup Follows Coup in West Africa, Could Cameroon Be Next?

A recent survey of 36 African countries revealed that though citizens support democracy, a slim majority is willing to endorse a military coup if elected leaders abuse their power.… Read more »

West Africa: French Minister Denies Boycotting African Artists After Visa Suspension

France's Culture Minister on Friday said the suspension of visas for artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso was due to security concerns in light of the recent military coups in… Read more »

Mali: Mali Faces an Increase of Tuareg Armed Groups Attacks in the North

Armed groups from northern Mali on Tuesday claimed they captured the key town of Bourem, located between Gao and Timbuktu, before pulling out of the town, fuelling fears of the… Read more »

Gabon: Junta Unveils Transitional Government, French Military Cooperation Resumes

Gabon's new ruler General Brice Oligui Nguema has appointed former opposition leaders and key figures from the ousted regime to both houses of parliament, as the military junta… Read more »

West Africa: Niger Ends Military Deal With Benin Over Fears of Ecowas Intervention

Niger's junta has scrapped a military pact with Benin, accusing its neighbour of authorising the deployment of troops on its territory for a possible military intervention by the… Read more »

Morocco: Macron Urges Morocco to Accept French Aid As Death Toll Nears 3,000

As Morocco grapples with the devastation of Friday night's earthquake, French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for the country and its people while brushing… Read more »

West Africa: Niger's Junta Finds Support in Mali and Russia, but France Stands Firm

The leaders of Russia and Mali have agreed the political crisis in Niger should be resolved using diplmoacy and not force. Meanwhile France has rejected accusations by Niger's coup… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Brands Ethiopia's Move to Fill Nile Mega-Dam As 'Illegal'

Ethiopia announced on Sunday it had filled its Grand Renaissance Dam on the river Nile, which has been the source of a long-running dispute with downstream Egypt and Sudan. Cairo… Read more »

Gabon: Authorities Take Down International Ivory Trafficking Network

Authorities in Gabon have dismantled a broad network of international ivory traffickers who smuggled the prized elephant product from Gabon to Cameroon and on to lucrative Asian… Read more »

Africa: Climate Activists Say African Summit Failed Despite Billion-Dollar Pledges

Africa's first ever climate summit, held this week in Nairobi, may appear to be a huge political success for Kenya and the continent - but environmental campaigners are warning the… Read more »

Niger: Towards a Partial Withdrawal of French Forces

French and Nigerien military officers are discussing a partial withdrawal of certain French military elements deployed in Niger. However, the bulk of French forces in the Sahel… Read more »

Africa: Taiwan Tries to Hold On to Eswatini, Its Last Remaining Ally in Africa

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen has wrapped up a visit to eSwatini, Taipei's only diplomatic ally in Africa, after signing a string of development agreements. But will the… Read more »

Niger: Uncertainty for French Soldiers in Niger, Confined to Barracks After Coup

When a junta seized power in Niger on 26 July, joint military operations against jihadists between Niger and France were suspended. French troops, ordered to stay in their… Read more »

Central Africa: Coup Leader Meets Regional Envoy, Opposition Leader Following Inauguration

Gabon's new military leader has started to give amnesty to dissidents and has met central Africa's mediator for the country, following last week's coup that brought the curtain… Read more »

Nigeria: Tribunal Rejects Opposition Challenges to President Tinbu's Election Win

A Nigerian tribunal has dismissed major opposition challenges to overturn President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's February election victory after a highly contested ballot. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Condems Attack That Leaves Over 50 Burkinabé Military, Volunteers Dead

At least fifty-three members of Burkina Faso's security forces have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in the north of the country, that has been condemned by the West… Read more »

Africa: Africa Climate Summit Ends On a Optimistic Note, but Huge Challenges Remain

African leaders demanded sweeping changes to the global financial system and urged the international community to back a surge in renewable energy as they wrapped up a landmark… Read more »

West Africa: Niger PM Looks to Mend Bridges With Ecowas, Promises 'Swift Withdrawal' of French Troops

Niger's military-appointed prime minister has said he sees hopes of a deal with the Economic Communuity of West African States (Ecowas) - that threatened to use force to restore… Read more »

Africa: UAE Pledges U.S.$4.5 Billion Investment in Clean Energy for Africa

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa at the landmark Africa Climate Summit in Kenya's capital Nairobi on Tuesday. Read more »

Africa: Taiwan President Visits eSwatini While China Boosts Influence On Continent

On Tuesday, 5 September, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Eswatini, Taipei's only remaining diplomatic ally in Africa. Meanwhile, Beijing's political influence on the… Read more »

Senegal: Opposition Leader Ends Hunger Strike but Remains Ineligible to Stand for Election

Jailed Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, an aspiring presidential candidate and head of state Macky Sall's fiercest critic, ended a hunger strike Monday. Read more »