December 03, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: How Are Congo's Troubled Elections Viewed By the West?
Congo plans to hold elections in December amid debates about the integrity of the country's electoral process and a spiraling conflict in the east of the DRC. How are Western… Read more »
December 01, 2023
South Africa: South African Authorities Turn to Google in Bid to Curb Crime
A spate of attacks on drivers using GPS navigation systems prompted South Africa to ask Google Maps to exclude a notorious crime hotspot. The intervention comes as the authorities… Read more »
Africa: National Women's Convention For Peace Wins German-Africa Prize 2023
The Africa Prize is awarded by the non-partisan German Africa Foundation to Africans selected by a jury for their commitment to democracy, peace, human rights, economic… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Anti-Israel Stance Alarms Country's Jews
South Africa is home to Africa's largest Jewish community. The ongoing violence in the Middle East has left its mark, with Jewish citizens now more cautious when they leave their… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Cameroon: Who Are the Women Working for Change and Peace in Cameroon?
Marthe Wandou, Esther Omam and Sally Mboumien are activists and affiliates of 1st National Women's Convention for Peace in Cameroon. The body representing 77 organizations has been… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Niger: Central Niger Celebrates Junta's Repeal of Migration Law
The EU is "very concerned" that Niger's military leaders revoked an EU-backed law criminalizing migration. But residents of Niger's ancient crossroad town of Agadez are overjoyed… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Africa: Africa's Youth Demand More Climate Action
Africa is the most vulnerable continent for the effects of climate change, the UN has said. Young Africans are calling for urgent action and for ramping up funding for African-made… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Now Calm After Coordinated Series of Attacks
Active and retired soldiers allegedly participated in Sunday's attacks in Freetown, but the government says it's too early to tell if it was an attempted coup. Read more »
November 26, 2023
Sierra Leone: Govt Declares Curfew, Says Attack on Barracks Repelled
The West African country declared a "nationwide curfew" with immediate effect. It said "unidentified individuals" tried to infiltrate an armory but they had been "rebuffed." Read more »
November 25, 2023
Madagascar: Andry Rajoelina Reelected As President
Ten out of 12 presidential rivals boycotted the poll complaining of an "institutional coup" in favor of the incumbent. Rajoelina was handed a second term by the election commission… Read more »
November 24, 2023
Uganda: Are Tech Giants Exploiting Ugandans?
Young Ugandans are training the artificial intelligence software and systems of the world's tech giants. But experts say their labor for companies such as Google and Microsoft… Read more »
November 21, 2023
Africa: Call On World to Pay Attention to Desertification in Africa
African delegates at a UN sponsored meeting in Uzbekistan urged the international community not to neglect desertification in Africa because of conflicts around the world. They… Read more »
Africa: Calls for Reparations for Colonial Injustices Grow Louder
In Africa, countries impacted by the slave trade and colonial-era abuses are raising their voice to demand compensation for historical injustices. Read more »
Africa: G20-Led Africa Summit Stresses 'Colossal' Investment Need
African leaders used the G20 Compact with Africa summit in Berlin to call attention to Africa's "colossal" need for more investment and for "positive competition" between Europe… Read more »
November 20, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Presidential Candidates Kick Off Month-Long Campaigns
Incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi is competing for a second term, while the opposition is trying to rally behind a single candidate. Rebel fighting in the east is casting its… Read more »
November 19, 2023
Africa: Berlin Summit Aims to Boost Investment in Africa
Germany is hosting an investors' conference in Berlin under the G20's Compact with Africa initiative. The gathering is part of the German government's commitment to supporting… Read more »
November 18, 2023
Africa: South Africa's Referral of Israel to ICC Divides Opinion
South Africa's decision to refer Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for an investigation into alleged war crimes committed by Israel in Gaza has triggered intense… Read more »
November 17, 2023
Sudan: Govt Asks United Nations to End Political Mission Immediately
In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Sudan's acting foreign minister said the UN mission's performance in achieving its objectives "was disappointing." Read more »
Mali: Is Kidal's Recapture a Step Towards Peace?
Mali's military has taken the town of Kidal from rebel groups. But experts fear that possible fresh attacks might jeopardize lasting peace. Read more »
November 16, 2023
Africa: Lithium Mining Reveals Dark Side of Green Energy
The new rush for lithium in Africa risks fueling corruption and harming local communities and the environment, investigations have shown. Read more »
November 14, 2023
East Africa: Ethiopia and Eritrea - Is a New War Looming?
Ethiopia and Eritrea made peace in 2018, formally ending their border conflict. But control of the Assab port, which serves both countries, has sparked new tensions and led to… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Gabon: Military Junta Announces Elections to Be Held in 2025
Military leaders ousted former President Ali Bongo in August after disputing the outcome of an election. The Bongo family had ruled Gabon since 1967 and critics say it did not… Read more »
Africa: Svalbard Seed Vault - Protecting Africa's Food Supply
Deep in the Arctic permafrost, a special vault stores crop plant seeds from all over the world. In addition to climate change, political conflicts are threatening global crop… Read more »
Rwanda: A Genocide Trial in France Symbolises the Push for Accountability
A Rwandan doctor is on trial in Paris, accused of complicity in the 1994 genocide. He denies the charges against him, but the plaintiffs say the case has symbolic significance. Read more »
Sudan: EU Warns of 'Another Genocide' in Darfur
The EU has condemned "ethnic cleansing" of Darfur's Masalit people by the RSF paramilitary, which is fighting against army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. The bloc cited reports that… Read more »