July 19
Cote d'Ivoire: Heat Wave Worsening Inflation, Precarity
In Ivory Coast, living conditions are becoming increasingly precarious. Fruit and vegetable markets are struck by high inflation. The situation has worsened recently with a drop in… Read more »
July 18
Cameroon: Cameroon Opposition Doubts Reasons for Election Postponement
Cameroon's government has decided to postpone parliamentary and municipal elections. The decision has ignited fierce debates over implications for the future, with many doubting… Read more »
Africa: Should African Nations Develop Their Fossil Fuel Resources?
Senegal is the latest African country to start producing oil. But would Senegal and other African countries be better off in the long term keeping their oil and gas in the ground? Read more »
July 17
West Africa: German Ties in West Africa 'Not a Charity Campaign'
Germany is pulling its military out of the terror-stricken Sahel region. At the same time, it wants to expand ties in West Africa because Europe's security depends on Africa,… Read more »
July 16
Cote d'Ivoire: Baerbock Observes Counterterrorism Training in Ivory Coast
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock held talks with Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and visited a German-supported military academy on the second day of her trip to West Africa. Read more »
Rwanda: Paul Kagame - Rwanda's Strongman Leader
Paul Kagame, the main man in Rwanda for three decades, is widely credited with the country's post-genocide recovery. But critics say he has stifled opposition and endangered… Read more »
Kenya: Anti-Govt Protests On 'Total Shutdown Tuesday'
A fresh wave of anti-government protests dubbed 'Total Shutdown Tuesday' has swept across Kenya. As police and protesters clashed countrywide, gunshot wounds and other injuries… Read more »
July 15
Nigeria: High Cost of Living Bites Citizens Hard
The worst economic crisis in decades in Nigeria has citizens sacrificing to make ends meet. Economic reforms are on the cards but for now medicines, food and other basic… Read more »
West Africa: German Foreign Minister Visits West Africa Amidst Sahel Violence
Germany's top diplomat is traveling to Senegal and Ivory Coast, two of the last democracies in a region otherwise plagued by sectarian conflict. Senegal has become a major transit… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Struggle to Make Ends Meet Amid Economic Crisis
The worst economic crisis in decades in Nigeria has citizens sacrificing to get by. Medicines, food and other basic commodities are priced beyond the reach of many. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Votes, Kagame Victory Almost Certain
After prominent opponents were barred from running, President Paul Kagame was widely expected to win another term. Despite a reputation for autocracy, he enjoys support at home for… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police Arrest Suspect in Dumped Bodies Case
Kenyan police said they had arrested a man who had confessed to killing dozens of women. It comes after bags containing dismembered bodies were found in a slum in the south of the… Read more »
Rwanda: President Kagame Reelected With 99% - Early Results
Projected results from the election commission after polls closed in Rwanda put incumbent Paul Kagame on 99.15%. Turnout was said to be 98%. Only two opposition candidates with no… Read more »
Somalia: Bomber Hits Mogadishu Cafe During Euro 2024 Final
A suicide bomber has struck a cafe in central Mogadishu, as footaball fans were watching the Euro 2024 finals. A police spokesman said at least five people were killed with another… Read more »
July 14
Kenya: New Police Inspector Catches Mutilated Bodies Case After Koome Resigns
Mutilated and dismembered bodies were found in plastic bags at a dump site in the Mukuru slums of southern Nairobi. Preliminary investigations revealed that all the bodies were… Read more »
July 13
Mozambique: Jihadis in Northern Mozambique Use Rape As a Weapon of War
Forced marriages of girls are common in Cabo Delgado. NGOs report that minors are abducted and systematically forced to marry members of jihadi terrorist groups. Read more »
July 12
Africa: Euro 2024 - Africa Watches As Footballing Wizards Dazzle
Spain take on England in Sunday's Euro 2024 final, but there is huge interest away from the continent. Players with African heritage such as Lamine Yamal, Nico Williams and Bukayo… Read more »
Nigeria: School Building Collapses During Class in Jos, Students Killed
Nigeria's emergency management agency said "several students" were killed when a school building collapsed. Images from the scene showed rescue workers and parents rushing towards… Read more »
July 10
Guinea Bissau: Ties That Bind - Guinea-Bissau's Dependence On China
Guinea-Bissau's dependence on China is immense. Hardly any investment occurs without Chinese planning or financing. During his state visit to Beijing, President Umaro Sissoco… Read more »
South Africa: 12 Schoolchildren and Driver Killed in Fiery Crash
Local education officials said 12 children from two schools in Gauteng province were killed. The incident took place as the children were being driven to school. Read more »
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau - Nothing Works Without China
Guinea-Bissau's dependence on China is immense. Hardly any investment occurs without Chinese planning or financing. During his state visit to Beijing, President Umaro Sissoco… Read more »
July 09
South Africa: Spanish Tourist Trampled By Elephant Herd
Authorities said the man disembarked from his car in the Pilanesberg National Park in the North West province. Visitors are warned not to leave their vehicles. Read more »
July 08
Kenya: Kenya Court Finds Killing of Pakistani News Anchor Unlawful
A Kenyan court ruled that the police had used lethal force by killing the journalist. Arshad Sharif had escaped Pakistan, after his interview with a politician stirred controversy. Read more »
Kenya: Alleged Starvation Cult Leader Goes On Trial
A self-proclaimed pastor and almost 100 accomplices have gone on trial in Kenya on terrorism charges over the notorious "Shakahola forest massacre." The case follows the exhumation… Read more »
Chad: Sudanese Refugees Face New Challenges in Chad
Thousands of people fleeing war in Sudan are facing new crises in neighboring Chad. Amid hunger, illness, abuse, and soaring food prices, aid groups are feeling overwhelmed -- and… Read more »