August 22, 2023
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 »
West Africa: Niger - West African Military Force 'Ready to Go'
The ECOWAS force is on standby for military intervention in Niger if there's no peaceful end to the coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, an official for the regional bloc… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Africa: Friend or Foe - Where Does Africa Stand On Russia?
BRICS countries will meet next week in Johannesburg as the bloc aims to widen its influence. But will Vladimir Putin's absence be felt in light of Russia's growing influence on the… Read more »
Africa: Japan Turns to Africa to Secure Critical Minerals
Tokyo has signed agreements with a number of African countries as competition with China for key raw materials and minerals heats up. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Africa: How Afro-Germans Are Reaching for the Stars
More and more people with African roots are celebrating professional success in Germany, rising to leading positions in music, sport and even politics. Their recognition is also… Read more »
Tanzania: Aids - Tanzania Makes Progress to End Epidemic By 2030
Tanzania is prioritizing early testing efforts and effective treatments to meet the global target of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. One man is leading his community by… Read more »
August 15, 2023
West Africa: Niger's Junta-Installed Prime Minister Visits Chad, 'Open' to Talks
Niger's junta-installed premier has passed on a message of "fraternity" to Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby. ECOWAS and Germany condemned treason charges against ousted… Read more »
Libya: Tripoli Rocked By Clashes Between Rival Militias
Tensions flared between two of the Libyan capital's most powerful armed factions. The oil-rich nation has been in a state of turmoil for over a decade. Read more »
West Africa: Why Ex-French Colonies in Africa Seem Beset By Coups
Some former French colonies in Africa are fast gaining notoriety for military coups. Experts blame the worrying trend on high levels of poverty, ineffective civil society and… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Niger: Interview with Junta-Appointed Prime Minister - 'Why Should We Worry?'
In an exclusive interview with DW, Niger's new prime minister, Lamine Zeine, has signaled a readiness for talks with regional bloc ECOWAS. He warned Niger will not be forced down a… Read more »
Mauritania: Germany's Development Minister Arrives in Mauritania
The head of Germany's development policy is to discuss the situation in Africa's Sahel region with high-ranking officials. Later, she will travel to Nigeria for talks on the Niger… Read more »
August 13, 2023
West Africa: Niger Military Regime Open to Talks, Say Mediators
Niger's coup leaders are willing to negotiate with the West African bloc ECOWAS, according to Nigerian mediators who met General Abdourahmane Tchiani. Read more »
Mali: UN Force in Mali Quits Base Early Over Insecurity
Mali's junta demanded in June that the MINUSMA force withdraw from the West African country after a decade-long deployment. The mission was created to quell separatist and Islamist… Read more »
August 12, 2023
Niger: Detained President Bazoum Seen By Doctor
International organizations and leaders had condemned the conditions of ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, who was been held in his official residence by Niger's junta. Meanwhile,… Read more »
August 11, 2023
West Africa: ECOWAS Military Plans in Niger Could Lead to Wider Conflict
Regional analysts have said the move by West African leaders to activate a standby force to counter the junta in Niger represents a failure of diplomacy and is unlikely to succeed. Read more »
Africa: Ousted Niger President Held in 'Poor Conditions,' Warns AU
The African Union has expressed its concern for the health of President Mohamed Bazoum and called for his "immediate" release. The bloc also said it backed the West African ECOWAS… Read more »
August 10, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas Force On 'Standby' As Junta Names Government
The leaders of a coup in Niger declared a new government, naming 21 ministers. The move came as leaders of the West African bloc ECOWAS held a summit debating a response to the… Read more »
Niger: Niger Coup - What Is Russia's Role?
The coup in Niger has people asking about potential links to Russia. Neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso have turned to the Kremlin after severing ties with France. Is Moscow behind… Read more »
August 08, 2023
Central African Republic: Constitutional Changes Approved, Opposition Cries Foul
The amendments could see President Touadera seek a third term. The referendum was boycotted by civil rights groups and the main opposition, who decried the lack of an updated… Read more »
West Africa: Niger Junta Digs in As Ecowas Ponders Next Step
The regional bloc is scrambling to meet this Thursday to discuss Niger after the coup leaders ignored calls to reinstate President Mohammed Bazoum. Analysts say there is still room… Read more »
West Africa: Niger Junta Rejects African, UN Diplomatic Mission
The African Union, the West African bloc ECOWAS and the UN had planned a joint diplomatic mission to Niamey. Nigerian President Bola Tinubu says diplomacy is "the way forward," but… Read more »