September 17, 2023
Sudan: Fighting Escalates in Khartoum in 6th Month of Conflict
The army headquarters in Khartoum was attacked, and an iconic skyscraper in the city went up in flames, according to social media posts. The fighting between the army and the RSF… Read more »
September 16, 2023
Niger: Macron Says France's Niger Ambassador a 'Hostage' in Embassy
Niger's coup leaders have tried to expel France's ambassador, but Paris says it doesn't recognize their authority to order him out. Macron said on TV he was "literally" a… Read more »
Mali: Juntas of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso Sign Security Pact
Three West African countries ruled by military juntas have signed a mutual defense pact. Mali and Burkina Faso had previously promised to come to Niger's aid in the event of an… Read more »
North Africa: European Leader Visits Italy Amid Migrant Influx
The European Commission president's visit comes in response to an invitation from Italian Prime Minister Meloni. Italy's right-wing government has urged the EU to help in the face… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Holds State Funeral for Zulu Leader Buthelezi
Mangosuthu Buthelezi was a controversial figure in South Africa's freedom struggle but many Zulus see him protector of their culture. President Cyril Ramaphosa was due to deliver… Read more »
September 15, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Women Decry Political Underrepresentation
Women groups in Zimbabwe are calling on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to have a gender-balanced cabinet. The recently reelected leader has appointed just six women out of 26 cabinet… Read more »
Rwanda: Activists Want Trans and Intersex Legal Rights
Rwanda has a progressive posture towards LGBTQ issues, but human rights NGOs want more legal recognition and protection for transgender and intersex people to ensure they don't… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Libya: Libya Flood Casualties Could've Been Avoided, Says UN
Warning systems could have helped authorities in Libya carry out better evacuations and save many more lives, the UN has said. Meanwhile, global aid efforts are intensifying. Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Peace to Hit SDGs
Conflict, climate change and a lack of access to basic services hinder Africa's progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To achieve lasting success, experts… Read more »
Morocco: German Red Cross Earthquake Aid Postponed Due to 'New Rules'
The German Red Cross was scheduled to send a relief flight to Morocco on Thursday, upon Moroccan request. The Moroccan government has restricted aid senders to four the… Read more »
September 13, 2023
Libya: Flood Death Toll Rises to More Than 5,000, 30,000 People Displaced
Aid workers and officials have said that the death toll is likely to rise, as bodies continue to wash up ashore. The UN migration agency said that at least 30,000 people in eastern… Read more »
East Africa: How Could Ethiopia's Dam Dispute Escalate?
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam conflict has lasted for more than a decade without a resolution. Some experts warn that any further delays in settling the outstanding issues… Read more »
Libya: Floods in Libya - Civil War Compounds Devastation
Climate change is partly responsible for the floods that have devastated Libya, but the legacy of civil war, political chaos and corruption have exacerbated the impact. Observers… Read more »
September 12, 2023
Libya: 'Medicane' Left Libya Trapped Between Floods and the Sea
Storm Daniel wreaked havoc in southeastern Europe before becoming a Mediterranean storm. The "medicane" then slammed into Libya, where coastal towns were encircled by the sea on… Read more »
Kenya: Bumpy First Year in Office for William Ruto
Food costs and taxes are high, the opposition belligerent and Kenyans are angry. President William Ruto has lost a lot of support at home. It's time for him to listen to those who… Read more »
West Africa: Are Military Juntas Hindering Stability in the Sahel?
The security situation in Africa's Sahel is worsening following several military takeovers. Experts say that only a return to democracy can address the crises facing the region. Read more »
Libya: Thousands Feared Dead After Storm Daniel Hits Country
The powerful Mediterranean storm battered eastern Libya swept people into the sea, officials said. An international aid director told DW that Libya is witnessing a "large-scale… Read more »
Libya: More Than 2,000 Dead After Catastrophic Floods
Deadly floods triggered by a powerful storm have left a trail of destruction in eastern Libya. Thousands of bodies were recovered in one city alone after dams collapsed and wiped… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Sudan: Dozens Killed in Khartoum Market Attack
An airstrike in Sudan's capital has reportedly killed some 40 people amid a war between the army and a paramilitary group. This is the highest death toll from a single incident… Read more »
Africa: Ethiopia Finishes Filling Reservoir of Contentious Mega-Dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is set to double the country's electricity generation and become Africa's biggest dam. Egypt fiercely opposes the megaproject, arguing that it… Read more »
Morocco: Morocco Earthquake - Mountain Areas Searched As Nation Mourns
Rescuers are searching remote mountain areas of Morocco for survivors, after thousands were killed by the quake. Authorities are surveying the damage, as the country mourns for… Read more »
September 09, 2023
Africa: African Union Joins G20 As India Boosts Global South
By helping the African Union earn a seat at the G20 table, India has emerged as a champion of the Global South. The announcement that the AU will join the G20 comes as India and… Read more »
Morocco: Atlas Mountains Are Tectonic Hotspot
Worldwide, many regions are afflicted with frequent earthquakes. The Atlas Mountains in Morocco are a regular site of heavy plate-tectonic activity. Read more »
September 08, 2023
Eritrea: Is Eritrea Stoking Conflicts Between Its Migrants Abroad?
The repressive regime of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has forced many Eritreans to seek refuge abroad. Some commentators believe Afwerki is stoking conflict between Eritrean… Read more »
Mali: New Suicide Attack Targets Military Base
Authorities are yet to give details on any casualties from the attack, which put German soldiers nearby on high alert. Just one day prior, two assaults by suspected jihadis killed… Read more »