August 31, 2023
Gabon: Gabon Coup - EU Chief Says Evacuations Not Planned Yet
EU foreign policy chief Borrell said the coup followed "elections full of irregularities." He addressed reporters ahead of an EU meeting with African stakeholders to also discuss… Read more »
August 30, 2023
Gabon: Gabon - Military Seizes Power After Reelection of Ali Bongo
A group of military officers in Gabon said they had dissolved state institutions and placed President Bongo under house arrest. The ousted leader has called for his supporters to… Read more »
August 29, 2023
Nigeria: Schools in Northern Nigeria Ending Corporal Punishment
Caning and other forms of physical punishment have long been a fact of life for Nigerian schoolchildren. But in Katsina State, officials say school attendance has improved since… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Niger: French Ambassador to Stay Despite Ultimatum - Macron
Niger's military junta on Friday announced ordered French ambassador Sylvian Itte to leave the country within 48 hours. Macron reiterated Paris' support for ousted President… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Election Under Scrutiny for Irregularities
Critics inside and outside Zimbabwe believe that the reelection of incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa does not necessarily reflect the will of the people. Analysts say the… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Zimbabwe: Opposition's Chamisa Claims Victory After Disputing Election
Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa decried the Zimbabwe election as a case of "blatant" fraud, disputing the reported victory of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Read more »
Africa: EU Planning New Africa Mission in Gulf of Guinea - Report
The EU is set to launch a new mission in West Africa in the fall, a German newspaper has reported. The combined military-civilian operation will aim to prevent instability… Read more »
Ethiopia: Rape Used As Weapon of War in Tigray
Women and children in Tigray are still subject to sexual violence despite a peace agreement signed in November 2022, according to a new report. Survivors accuse both Ethiopian and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declared Election Winner, Opposition Rejects Result
Emmerson Mnangagwa won a second term after a vote decried by opposition groups for irregularities. The high-stakes vote comes amid years of inflation and steep currency… Read more »
August 26, 2023
Gabon: Govt Cuts Internet, Imposes Curfew After Elections
Gabon's government has said it is imposing a curfew and disabling the internet as its general election draws to a close, saying this was necessary because of "calls for violence… Read more »
Niger: Niger Junta Gives French Envoy 48 Hours to Leave
France has sharply criticized the power grab in Niger and has repeatedly called for the democratically elected president to be reinstated. Read more »
Gabon: Nation Heads to Polls As Bongo Seeks Third Term
President Ali Bongo Ondimba and his main rival Albert Ondo Ossa lead a race of 14 candidates vying for the top job. The incumbent took office in 2009, succeeding his father Omar. Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Brics Expansion Sparks Joy in Africa
While the plans to expand BRICS have caused a lot of excitement amongst African leaders, questions on how the economic bloc will manage tensions among its members persist. Read more »
Africa: Wagner in Africa - The Impact of Prighozin's Death
Russia's presence in Africa depends heavily on the Wagner Group, headed by Yevgeny Prighozin. But with his death in a plane crash in Russia, there is now uncertainty about the… Read more »
Sudan: UN Warns of Hunger, Disease, Displacement
The UN urged donors who had pledged aid to deliver on their promised contributions. Meanwhile, Sudan's military ruler left the capital to visit army bases on a rare trip since the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Early Results Trickle in for Tense Election
Early parliamentary results showed a narrow lead for the ruling ZANU-PF party. However, observers said voting delays and other issues meant the election did not live up to… Read more »
Gabon: Gabon Election - Ali Bongo Hoped to Extend Family's Rule
The Bongo family has ruled Gabon for more than 50 years. The presidential election wasn't expected to change that. The tiny oil-rich nation is grappling with high unemployment… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Africa: Wagner Group in Africa - Impact of Prighozin's Presumed Death
Russia's presence in Africa heavily depends on the Wagner Group, headed by Yevgeny Prighozin. But now there is uncertainty about the private military company's role after a plane… Read more »
August 23, 2023
Zimbabwe: Polls Close Following Voting Delays
Zimbabwe's opposition is seeking to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa's ZANU-PF party, which has ruled since the country's independence in 1980. Read more »
August 22, 2023
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Election - Why the Youth Vote Matters
Young people in Zimbabwe, including many first-time voters, could determine the election winner. But is Jamaican dancehall music enough to win them over? Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Sanctions on Niger Hit Border Towns
ECOWAS sanctions on Niger appear to be a double-edged sword. Many Nigerians living near the border with Niger say the economic and humanitarian impacts are enormous. Read more »
Central African Republic: Former Militia Leader Denies War Crimes Charges
Maxime Mokom is accused of crimes against humanity for atrocities committed against Muslim civilians in the Central African Republic. ICC judges are determining whether he should… Read more »
August 21, 2023
Ethiopia: Saudi Official Says Report That Border Guards Killed 100s of Migrants is Unfounded
Security forces in Saudi Arabia have opened fire on Ethiopians trying to enter the country via Yemen, Human Rights Watch says. The number of those killed could possibly be in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Any Hope for Democratic Change?
Eleven candiadates are hoping to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Wednesday's election. Zimbabwe's electorate is skeptical of the opposition's ability to defeat his… Read more »
August 18, 2023
Ethiopia: LGBTQ+ Ethiopians Flee in the Face of Sudden Crackdown
Authorities in Ethiopia have initiated a crackdown on the LGBTQ+ community. Rights activists have branded it a diversionary tactic in the wake of renewed violence across the… Read more »