Cote d'Ivoire: African Union Court Denies Cote d'Ivoire Opposition Leaders' Appeals

The African Union's human rights court has rejected petitions by former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo and former prime minister Guillaume Soro to overturn bans on their running… Read more »

Kenya: Can Kenyan Youth Protests Spark Real Police Reform One Year On?

One year after major protests against corruption, Kenyans are holding remembrance marches for victims of police violence. Renewed demonstrations follow the death of a teacher in… Read more »

Kenya: Thousands of Kenyans Stage Street Protests One Year After Storming Parliament

Thousands of protesters have taken to Kenya's streets to mark a year since people stormed parliament at the peak of anti-government demonstrations, despite fears that they would be… Read more »

Nigeria: Jihadists in Nigeria Using Tiktok to Spread Ideology and Recruit Fighters

Jihadist groups including Boko Haram are increasing in numbers and strength in northeastern Nigeria, and using social media to publicise their campaigns and find new recruits. Read more »

Malawi: Using Prisoner Poop Converted to Biogas for Cooking

It's 6:00 am inside Mulanje Prison in southern Malawi. The sound of voices coming from inside of cells marks the beginning of the day, as prisoners put on their regulation white… Read more »

South Africa: Zuma French Arms Bribe Trial to Begin in South Africa in May - Court

A pre-trial hearing in South Africa has set former President Jacob Zuma's corruption trial to begin on 17 May. The trial refers to alleged bribes and corruption that Zuma carried… Read more »

Central African Republic: Suspected Militia Leaders Plead Not Guilty to War Crimes At ICC

Two men accused of leading Christian-dominated militias in attacks on Muslims in the Central African Republic have rejected all charges against them at the start of their trial at… Read more »

Mauritania: Former President Questioned By Police for Second Day

Ex-Mauritanian president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz slept overnight at national police headquarters in Nouakchott on Monday, and was being questioned by police for a second day on… Read more »

Mauritania: President Sacks Prime Minister, Reshuffles Cabinet After Corruption Report

Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani announced a new cabinet shuffle on Sunday, in light of the release of a Parliamentary Enquiry report (CEP) into corruption during the… Read more »

Mauritania: Ghazouani Named Mauritania President As Opposition Rejects Result

Former Defence Minister Mohamed Ould Ghazouani was declared the winner of the presidential election in Mauritania by the electoral commission late Sunday. Opposition candidates,… Read more »

Morocco: Morocco's Modernisation Drive Marred By Political Repression

Morocco unveiled Africa's first ever high-speed rail line Thursday with King Mohamed VI and French President Emmanuel Macron attending the ceremony. The 1.7 billion-euro project is… Read more »

Senegal: Bringing Cinema to Senegal - By Bicycle!

In Senegal this month, a movie club has started in the remote south-east Kédougou region, near the border with Mali and Guinea. But because there is almost no electricity in… Read more »

Mali: Ancient Timbuktu Manuscripts Shine

In 2012 Tuareg and Islamic separatists took over northern Mali, imposing draconian-style Islam on an already devout people. The invaders destroyed crucial works of Malian heritage… Read more »

Central African Republic: New Prime Minister Speaks

André Nzapayéké has been named as the new Prime Minister of the Central African Republic. The Central African Republic's interim president, Catherine Samba… Read more »

Mali: Timbuktu's Priceless Manuscripts Torched

Islamists torched a building where priceless ancient manuscripts were stored, as they fled Mali's famous desert city of Timbuktu, which French-led troops were surrounding on… Read more »