July 05, 2023
Ghana: Women Bodybuilders Changing the Narrative
The sport of bodybuilding continues to thrive in Ghana. Now a group of women are determined to change the stigma surrounding their profession as they muscle their way in amid… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Mali: The Withdrawal of MINUSMA Peacekeeping Mission - A Foreseeable Disaster
Pressured by the Malian military junta, the UN Security Council has decided to withdraw all MINUSMA peacekeepers by the end of this year. What are the consequences? Read more »
July 03, 2023
Senegal: Macky Sall Says He Will Not Seek a Third Term as President
The announcement by Senegal's president is expected to end widespread speculation that he would seek re-election despite a two-term limit. Read more »
Sudan: Army Echoes Top General's Call for Volunteers As Paramilitary Force Holds On
It is unclear if the Sudanese army's call for fighting volunteers is a forced conscription. Meanwhile, fighting between the army and the paramilitary RSF has persisted in the… Read more »
July 01, 2023
Rwanda: 'Hotel Rwanda' Icon Rusesabagina Says Prison Was 'Hell'
Dissident Paul Rusesabagina thanked the US for its efforts to release him from prison earlier this year. His made new criticisms of the Rwandan government in a video to mark the… Read more »
Kenya: Dozens Killed in Truck Crash
A truck veered out of control at a busy junction in the Kenyan town of Londiani, hitting other vehicles and pedestrians, officials have said. Read more »
June 30, 2023
Africa: Wagner Group in Africa - What's Its Future After the Mutiny?
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 its… Read more »
Mali: UN Ends Peace Mission, U.S. Blames Russia's Wagner
Mali's relations with the West have deteriorated sharply since a 2020 military coup in the country. The junta has rallied behind Russia and brought in the paramilitary Wagner Group… Read more »
South Africa: What Did German Foreign Minister Achieve in South Africa?
Russia's war in Ukraine dominated talks during German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's trip to Pretoria this week. After months of tension, Germany and South Africa displayed a… Read more »
June 29, 2023
Africa: Why Do So Many African Nations Want UN Troops Out?
UN peacekeeping missions in Africa are struggling to restore peace and stability to the nations in which they operate. Some African states want them out and experts have warned of… Read more »
Africa: UN Peacekeepers Increasingly Unwelcome
UN peacekeeping missions in Africa are struggling to restore peace and stability to the nations in which they operate. Some African states want them out. Read more »
June 27, 2023
South Africa: German Foreign Minister Urges South Africa to Help End War in Ukraine
Germany's top diplomat is in South Africa to discuss strengthening bilateral ties in fighting climate change, but the war in Ukraine remains a sticking point. Read more »
Sierra Leone: President Declared Winner of Election
Election officials declared Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio to have won re-election. His biggest rival Samura Kamara, and the opposition All People's Congress, instantly… Read more »
Zambia: In Zambia, Postnatal Depression Is Neglected
The mental health of pregnant women in Zambia, like in much of Africa, is often overlooked. But it's important to diagnose postpartum depression for the health of both the mother… Read more »
Sierra Leone: President Well Ahead in Vote Count
The tally is being disputed by the opposition party, which accused the election commission of lack of transparency. Bio is running for a second term against 12 opponents, including… Read more »
June 26, 2023
South Africa: German Foreign Minister Focuses On Ukraine War During Visit
During her visit to South Africa, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock wants to push for greater efforts to end Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Read more »
Africa: Abuse of Black Soccer Players in Germany Shows Endemic Racism - Analysts
Racially abusive posts towards two members of Germany's under-21 soccer team are the latest in a long line of racist insults that have marred German professional football. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Debates Regulating Artificial Intelligence
Lawmakers in Ghana are calling for legislation to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI). They argue that the tool could increase inequality and want clarity over machine… Read more »
June 25, 2023
Egypt: Egypt and India Eye 'Strategic Partnership' As Modi Visits
India's Narendra Modi praised his visit to Cairo as "historic" after he and Egypt's Abdel Fattah el-Sissi pledged to boost trade and diplomatic ties. Read more »
June 24, 2023
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Presidential Election Marred By Delays, Chaos
Some polling stations opened several hours late, with local media reporting confusion among crowds of voters. A two-horse race for president emerged between incumbent Julius Maada… Read more »
Africa: Russia's Wagner Group in Africa - More Than Mercenaries
Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the recent actions of the Wagner Group and its leader Yevgeny Prigozhin a "betrayal" that will be punished. Read more »
June 23, 2023
Mali: Mali Voters Approve Changes to Constitution in Referendum
The amendments are expected to facilitate a transition to civilian leadership in the junta-ruled West African country. Observers voiced concerns over last week's referendum, saying… Read more »
Morocco: Amnesty Accuses Spain, Morocco of Cover-Up in Melilla Deaths
One year since tens of migrants and refugees died in a crush at the border between Spain and Morocco, Amnesty International has accused the two countries of a "cover-up." Read more »
Ghana: Militants Selling Rustled Cattle in Ghana
Stolen livestock from some West African nations have been finding their way into local markets in Ghana. Security experts are concerned that porous borders are facilitating… Read more »
West Africa: Militants Selling Rustled Cattle in Ghana
Stolen livestock from some West African nations have been finding their way into local markets in Ghana. Security experts are concerned that porous borders are facilitating the… Read more »