Rwanda: Rwandan Genocide Suspect Felicien Kabuga Dies in Custody

Rwanda's Felicien Kabuga was once one of the world's most-wanted fugitives. He was accused of encouraging and bankrolling the 1994 genocide. Read more »

Africa: FIFA World Cup - U.S. Drops Bond Requirement for Ticket Holders

Fans from five African World Cup qualifying nations with valid tickets are exempt from paying a hefty bond. But fans from several other countries still face major hurdles to seeing… Read more »

South Africa: Can South Africa's President Ramaphosa Avoid Impeachment?

Ramaphosa side-stepped an impeachment inquiry in 2022 when his ANC-dominated parliament blocked it. Now that South Africa's top court has revived the case, can he escape with a… Read more »

Malawi: Malawi Fuel Crisis Deepens As Oil Shortages Spread

The fuel crisis has hit Malawi probably harder than anywhere else in Africa. The government has been forced to sell off precious gold reserves to buy fuel, but there is a severe… Read more »

South Africa: It's Burning Down There: How Shame Is Keeping South Africa Girls From Looking After Their Sexual Health

Shame, silence and incomplete sex ed are stopping South African girls from getting treated for sexually transmitted infections — even as rates stay stubbornly high. Read more »

Sudan: How Child Soldiers in Sudan Become Influencers on TikTok

Some Sudanese child soldiers have social media accounts are celebrated by millions of followers. Psychologists and other experts warn this is a dangerous trend. Read more »

Africa: Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills 3 - WHO

The virus usually spreads by contact with the urine or feces of infected rodents like rats and mice. It can cause a severe and sometimes deadly lung infection. Read more »

Ghana: Why Ghana Walked Away From a U.S. Health Deal

Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing. Several African countries have pushed… Read more »

Chad: Clashes Over Water Resources in Chad Kill Over 40 People

Community clashes over water resources are becoming increasingly common in Chad, fueled by extreme weather. The latest violence spread across a wide area around a water well,… Read more »

Equatorial Guinea: Pope Leo Decries Inequality in Corrupt Equatorial Guinea

Pope Leo XIV continued his tour of Africa with a Mass in Equatorial Guinea. The pontiff called for more justice in the country as the nation's president and his family looked on. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. In Talks to Send Afghan Refugees to DR Congo

Afghan allies who assisted US forces now face a stark choice: resettle in the war‑torn Democratic Republic of Congo or return to Taliban‑ruled Afghanistan. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Military Reports Rescue of 200 ADF Hostages in DR Congo

Uganda's military has said that it and forces from the neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo freed some 200 hostages in eastern DRC in a joint operation against Islamist… Read more »

Zambia: Zambia Scraps Bail for Sex Crimes Suspects

Zambia's amended law on sexual offences now requires suspects to remain in custody until their cases are concluded in court. The move has been welcomed by the public, though some… Read more »

Cameroon: Pope Leo Excoriates 'Tyrants' Waging War Instead of Peace

Pope Leo XIV has admonished those waging war in the name of god and slammed "tyrants" destroying the world and its resources. The pontiff has stepped up his criticism of senseless… Read more »

Senegal: The Goethe-Institut Opens its New Building in Dakar

The Goethe-Institut's new building in Dakar champions sustainable architecture, made from the earth. Star architect Francis Kere has blended local materials with contemporary… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Malema Sentenced to Jail on Gun Charges

He was convicted of firing a rifle at a political rally eight years ago. Read more »

Benin: Benin's Finance Minister Wins Presidential Election with 94%

According to provisional results, Romuald Wadagni, the election favorite, won a landslide victory in Benin's presidential election. Read more »

Benin: Benin Election - Finance Minister Wadagni Expected to Win

Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni is the favourite to win after being endorsed by outgoing president Patrice Talon. Wadagni's only rival, Paul Hounkpe, has a much lower profile. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Army Rescues 31 Hostages After Church Attack

The army said the attack had occurred ‌during Easter celebrations at a church in northwestern Kaduna state. Northwest Nigeria has struggled with violence for years. Read more »

Libya: Dozens Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes in Mediterranean

A boat departed from Libya carrying more than 100 people. Only 32 people are confirmed to have survived its voyage in the Mediterranean Sea. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Army Behind Most Civilian Deaths - Report

Human Rights Watch says Burkina Faso's security forces and allied militias "appear to be more brutal and violent" than militant groups. The Fulani ethnic group has reportedly been… Read more »

Uganda: Four Children Stabbed Dead at Kampala Kindergarten

The suspected assailant was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody. His motive remains unclear. Read more »

Southern Africa: Undiagnosed TB Pose Challenge for South Africa, Mozambique

Africa is making progress in reducing tuberculosis (TB). But experts say missed cases and drug-resistant infections are complicating the fight, particularly in South Africa and… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Enacts Law Doubling Jail Time for Same-Sex Relations

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye enacted the new law after it resoundingly cleared parliament earlier this month. It also penalizes those "promoting" or funding same-sex… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Split as Public Weighs Electoral Reforms Bill

Zimbabwe has begun nationwide public hearings on a proposed bill that could extend President Mnangagwa's term and overhaul the electoral system. Supporters call it stabilizing, but… Read more »