June 25
Kenya: Police Fire Live Rounds Amid Tax Protests
Protesters stormed the Kenyan parliament that was later seen ablaze as violence escalates. The demonstrators, mostly young people, are protesting proposed tax hikes. Read more »
June 24
Africa: Why Some African Countries Support Trophy Hunting
There are conflicting theories on how to best conserve Africa's wild animals. Should some countries continue to permit professional hunting as a means to generate income and… Read more »
June 22
Rwanda: Kagame Backs Opposition Ban As Rwanda Election Nears
Rwanda's president defended the central African nation's democratic record as campaigning for next month's vote got underway. Two prominent opposition candidates are barred from… Read more »
June 21
Kenya: Probe Launched As 1 Killed in Kenya Anti-Tax Protest
Kenya saw nationwide demonstrations on Thursday against government plans to raise taxes to plug a budget deficit. Rights groups allege that police used live rounds while dispersing… Read more »
June 20
Rwanda: Are the Upcoming Elections Just for Show?
Next month, Rwandans will choose between three presidential candidates, including current President Paul Kagame. But are the elections just a sham? Read more »
Africa: Cholera Spreads in Nigeria As EU Launches Africa Vaccine Drive
A deadly outbreak of cholera in the Nigerian state of Lagos has killed at least 21 people. It comes as the EU pledges millions to help fund vaccine production in Africa for such… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas As Anti-Tax Protests Spread
Protests against proposed tax hikes spread nationwide on Thursday as riot police cracked down on some demonstrations. The government has argued that it needs to address a major… Read more »
Kenya: Protests in Kenya - Gen Z Take to the Streets
Kenya's government has scrapped many proposed tax hikes after mass protests in the streets of Nairobi this week. Observers say it's the first time young people have played such a… Read more »
June 19
Africa: Sanctions On Russian Diamonds - Good or Bad for Africa?
Diamond-rich African nations are ramping up production to fill the gap left by the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds. But not all countries are happy about the ban. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Siege Bears Hallmarks of Brutal Darfur War
DW spoke to Sudanese civilians under siege in El Fasher amid attacks by the Sudanese Rapid Support Forces. Is this a repeat of the "scorched earth" tactics used in the Darfur… Read more »
South Africa: Waiting for New Cabinet After Ramaphosa's Inauguration
Ramaphosa has taken his oath of office and will lead a government of national unity. Among those partnering him in government are his largest rivals, the Democratic Alliance. Read more »
June 18
Chad: Chad Ammunition Depot Explosion Kills 9, Wounds Dozens More
Chad's government said there was a fire and explosions at an ammunition depot in the capital, N'Djamena. The cause of the deadly blaze was not immediately clear. Read more »
Chad: Fire, Explosions At Chad Ammunition Depot, Govt Says
Chad's government said there was an ongoing fire and explosions at an ammunition depot in the capital, N'Djamena. The cause was not immediately clear. Initial footage appeared to… Read more »
June 17
Africa: German Rescue Group - 10 Migrants Found Dead in Mediterranean
Rescuers from a German rescue group said 10 bodies were found on a wooden boat in the Mediterranean during a rescue operation. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Tigray War Survivors Hope for a Better Future
The civil war in Ethiopia's Tigray region killed hundreds of thousands and displaced over one million people. Many survivors remain optimistic despite the scars left by the war. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's MK Party to Join Opposition Alliance
Former South African President Jacob Zuma's MK party says it wants to coordinate efforts against the unity government led by the African National Congress (ANC), claiming a May… Read more »
Lesotho: Lesotho Urged to Compensate Villagers for Water Projects
Lesotho supplies its bigger neighbor, South Africa, with much-needed water. In return, it receives millions of dollars that experts say should be used to compensate resettled… Read more »
June 16
Sudan: In Sudan, Russia's Africa Strategy Advances Another Step
Sudan and Russia have reportedly agreed to establish a Russian navy base near Port Sudan, on the Red Sea. The West does not appear to have a response to this move, which will… Read more »
June 14
Sudan: Sudan - Army Says Senior Rebel Commander Killed Amid Siege
The army said hundreds were killed and injured, including senior RSF commander Ali Yagoub Gibril. The RSF siege of El Fasher city has opened up a new front in the ongoing conflict. Read more »
Africa: South Africa Unity Government - a New Political Era Dawns
Analysts see the new unity government comprising the ANC and the opposition DA as a chance to stabilize the country. Read more »
South Africa: Unity Government Deal Reached
The African National Congress and Democratic Alliance have reached a deal to form a unity government along with the Inkatha Freedom Party. President Cyril Ramaphosa is likely to be… Read more »
June 13
Congo-Kinshasa: Dozens Killed in DRC Suspected Islamist Rebel Attack
The attack in eastern Congo was blamed on Islamic State-linked rebels. It echoed a similar attack last week in the same province, where at least 80 people were killed. Read more »
Africa: Record 120 Million People Displaced Globally - UN Report
A UN report reveals that 120 million people were forcibly displaced globally in 2024 due to conflict and violence. This marks a record high, affecting 1.5% of the world's… Read more »
Sudan: Russia's Africa Strategy Advances Another Step
Sudan and Russia have reportedly agreed to establish a Russian navy base near Port Sudan. The West does not appear to have a reponse to this move, which will bolster Moscow's… Read more »
June 12
Benin: Benin-Niger Oil Export Row Flares Again
Niger has accused Benin of kidnapping five oil workers, while Benin claims the men entered a sensitive oil terminal illegally. Read more »