Central African Republic: ICC Convicts 2 Over Central African Republic War Crime

The International Criminal Court has sentenced two Central African Republic militia leaders to up to 15 years for war crimes and crimes against humanity. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Little Hope for Robust Truce with M23 Rebel Group

The recent truce between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group — along with an earlier DRC-Rwanda peace deal — was expected to usher in new era of regional… Read more »

South Africa: When AI Makes Mistakes in the Courtroom

The use of artificial intelligence proved disadvantageous for a legal team in South Africa when an AI tool fabricated case studies. Lawyers are now demanding clear guidelines and… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Can Patriotism Be Legislated?

The ruling Zanu-PF party appears determined to further criminalize dissent in Zimbabwe. Its lawmakers are seen to be trying to entrench legislation that can be used to target those… Read more »

Kenya: Marathon World Record Holder Suspended After Doping Test

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich, who won last year's Chicago marathon in record time, has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for the banned substance hydrochlorothiazide. Read more »

Africa: Why Don't All Africans Have Free Movement Within Africa?

The African Union's vision for seamless movement across the continent is facing challenges. The protocol that would allow Africans to move freely across borders remains largely… Read more »

Ethiopia: A Look at Eritrea's Role as New Tigray War Looms in Ethiopia

Northern Ethiopia is growing increasingly tense two and a half years after the Tigray peace deal. Eritrea appears intent on sowing instability in the region. A new report traces… Read more »

Angola: Mass Protests Over Rising Prices

Activists are calling for a stay-at-home strike as they prepare for the next protest over rising fuel and transport prices. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas when protesters… Read more »

Africa: More Than 14 Million Children Unvaccinated in 2024 - Report

The WHO and UNICEF have warned that widespread misinformation and severe international aid cuts are widening coverage gaps, putting millions of children at risk. Read more »

Nigeria: Muhammadu Buhari - A Legacy of 'Praise and Pain'

Muhammadu Buhari died at 82 in a London clinic on July 13. The strongman-turned-democrat led Nigeria twice - as a military ruler from 1983 to 1985 and an elected president from… Read more »

Tunisia: Tunisia Sentences Opposition Leader Ghannouchi, Others

A Tunisian court sentenced 21 top politicians and officials to prison sentences ranging from 12 to 35 years. President Kais Saied has been accused of using the judiciary to crack… Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Police Clash Over Political Murder Probes

President Ramaphosa called the accusation against his police minister a "grave national security concern" after a top cop alleged interference in a political assassination probe. Read more »

Cape Verde: Cape Verde Celebrates 50 Years of Independence

Since gaining freedom from Portugal on July 5, 1975, Cape Verde is regarded as one of West Africa's most stable nations. Overcoming low literacy and inadequate healthcare are just… Read more »

Nigeria: Can Nigeria's New Opposition Coalition Defeat Tinubu?

Faced with increasing defections to the ruling APC, Nigerian opposition leaders have joined the African Democratic Congress to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 elections. But… Read more »

Benin: Kidjo Makes Hollywood Walk of Fame History

Angelique Kidjo and Deepika Padukone are among several international celebrities recognized alongside American stars such as Miley Cyrus and Timothee Chalamet. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan Street Vendor Shot by Police During Protests Dies

The family of street vendor Boniface Mwangi Kariuki has confirmed his death after he was shot by police during protests. His killing has reignited anger over police violence as… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Conflict Brings Increased Sexualized Violence to DR Congo

Funding cuts to international aid organizations mean that medical assistance has dried up for vulnerable people affected by conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Read more »

Africa: Nearly 20% of Cancer Drugs Defective in 4 African Nations

Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or counterfeit. That means people are being given medicine that may not work, or that could even cause them… Read more »

Sudan: Workers Killed in Gold Mine Collapse

A state-owned mining company said it had warned against working the "artisanal" shaft in Sudan's northeast because of the "risk to life." Gold-mining has helped fund the brutal… Read more »

Central African Republic: Dozens Killed in Central African Republic School Stampede

An exploding electrical transformer sparked panic at a high school in Bangui as thousands of students arrived to sit their baccalaureate exams. Dozens of students were killed and… Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Gets A New Leader at Pivotal Time for West Africa

Sierra Leone's president is assuming the rotating leadership of the Economic Community of West African States. Under previous chairman Bola Tinubu ECOWAS faced some of the greatest… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Kirsty Coventry Becomes IOC's First Female President

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry was elected as the first woman and the first person from Africa to the post of International Olympic Committee president in March. She has now taken over… Read more »

Africa: World Fails to Meet 2025 Child Labor Target

Despite global gains on combatting child labor, sub-Saharan Africa still has the highest number of underage workers, highlighting deeper challenges with the continent's… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Dozens Dead as Boat Capsizes in Lake Tumba

Severe weather and overcrowding are believed to be the reasons the boat sank. Deadly boat accidents have become common in the waters near the African country. Read more »

South Africa: South Africa Winter Storm Leaves Over 40 Dead

Four school children were among the dead, as heavy rainfall and bitterly cold conditions persist across the country. The storm has also affected the power and water supply in the… Read more »