Congo-Kinshasa: Is Kabila's Death Sentence a Threat to Stability in DR Congo?

Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges of supporting M23 rebels has… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Death Sentence for Former Leader Joseph Kabila

Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila was sentenced to death in absentia by a military court. He was found guilty of treason and complicity with the M23 militia. Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar President Fires Government After Gen Z Protests

At least 22 people were killed after protests broke out power cuts, water shortages and widespread poverty. The youth-led protesters named their movement Gen Z. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Ambassador to France Found Dead in Paris

Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa's body was discovered outside a Paris hotel. His death is being treated as a possible suicide, the local presecutor's office says. Read more »

Africa: How China Promotes Its Language and Culture in Africa

China has established language schools in almost every African country. Observers say that's part of a strategy to expand its economic influence across the continent. Read more »

Africa: Chimps Regularly Consume Alcohol, Study Finds

A new study has observed that chimpanzees regularly eat fermented fruit together, suggesting that alcohol consumption is more deeply rooted in human evolution than previously… Read more »

South Sudan: Is Riek Machar's Trial Threatening Stability?

South Sudan's Vice President Riek Machar is on trial for charges that include murder and treason, sparking fears of renewed civil war and political strife. Civil society groups are… Read more »

Mali: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Announce Withdrawal from ICC

The West African states, led by military juntas, said they don't recognize the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction and want to create "indigenous mechanisms" to secure… Read more »

Egypt: Egypt Pardons Jailed Activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah

Prominent British-Egyptian democracy advocate Alaa Abd el-Fattah has been freed after years of detention. His release follows a petition from Egypt’s human rights council and… Read more »

Guinea: Guinea Holds Referendum on Controversial New Constitution

Opposition parties have boycotted the vote amid a wider crackdown on dissent in Guinea. The proposed new constitution would extend presidential terms and allow members of the… Read more »

Kenya: Fraud Scandal Robs Millions of Health Care, Pensions

Kenya's pension and health insurance systems were meant to bring people dignity in old age. But fraud, delays and broken promises have left retirees and patients paying with their… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda's Kony ICC Trial - Can Justice Be Served in Absentia?

The ICC allowed a confirmation of charges hearing against Ugandan fugitive warlord Joseph Kony to proceed without him at the dock. But for a trial to occur, Kony must be arrested… Read more »

South Sudan: South Sudan's Vice President Machar Charged with Treason

Riek Machar has been under house arrest since March, and the latest charges threaten the fragile power-sharing agreement with President Salva Kiir. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa's Top Court Says Men Can Take Wives' Last Name

The South African court ruled that a law banning husbands from adopting their wives' surnames was unconstitutional. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Agrees to Accept West African Deportees from U.S.

The first group of West African deportees from the US has already arrived in Ghana, President John Mahama has said. Notably, the deportation agreement comes amid the US levying… Read more »

Ethiopia: Deaths, Dollars, Disputes - Ethiopia's GERD Mega Dam

Did 15,000 people die during GERD's construction? DW unpacks some key facts about Ethiopia's mega dam, including why Addis Ababa does not recognize the 1959 Nile Water treaty… Read more »

Africa: How Illegal Financial Flows Stifle Africa's Growth

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is just the first step to keeping… Read more »

Uganda: Trump Administration Seeks to Deport Abrego Garcia to Uganda

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was one of more than 200 people sent to El Salvador's CECOT prison as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on undocumented migrants. Now he's facing a second… Read more »

Africa: African Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Yemen, Killing Dozens

The vessel was taking Ethiopians to Yemen, a popular transit country for migrants to reach wealthy Gulf nations such as Saudi Arabia. The UN says Yemen is witnessing an influx of… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Detains 1,000 Foreign Illegal Miners

Authorities said a week-long operation led to the arrests. Thousands of abandoned mines have become hotspots for illegal activity in South Africa. Read more »

Central African Republic: Central African Republic's President Eyes Third Term

President Faustin-Archange Touadera confirms he will seek a third term, despite a constitutional overhaul that has drawn sharp criticism. Opposition groups fear he wants to stay in… Read more »

Angola: Mass Arrests as Luanda Fuel Protests Turn Deadly

Looting and vandalism have occurred in Angola as demonstrators are angered by the government's decision to increase fuel prices. Angola is one of the top African oil producers but… Read more »

Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast President Ouattara Seeks Fourth Term

A former banker, President Alassane Ouattara did well for the country's economy, but critics accuse him of tightening his grip on power and strongly oppose his reelection bid. He… Read more »

Nigeria: Floods Kill At Least 23 People in Northeastern Nigeria

The flooding began in the Yola area of Adamawa state, displacing 5,560 people so far, according to authorities. At least 11 others remain missing. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Over 40 Killed in Militant Attack on Church

Militants backed by the "Islamic State" group attacked a Catholic church in eastern Congo, leaving more than 40 people dead. The attack put an end to months-long calm in the… Read more »