January 02, 2023
Mali: What Security Presence Will the EU Have in 2023?
With violence continuing into the new year, security experts call on the EU to push for a more local approach in Mali. Read more »
December 31, 2022
Mali: Court Sentences 46 Ivorian Soldiers to Jail
The court said the Ivorian soldiers sought to undermine Mali's security. The arrest of the soldiers has sparked a diplomatic row between the two West African nations. Read more »
Africa: Economies in Africa Had It Rough in 2022
Record inflation, high debt levels and weak currencies sent the cost of living soaring in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa throughout the year. Read more »
Ghana: Govt Warns Against Alarmist New Year Prophecies
For many Ghanaian Christians, listening to their pastors make predictions during the new year's services has become an annual ritual. Ghana's police want to stop proclamations that… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Gambia: Former Minister Released After Alleged Coup
Momodou Sabally was arrested after Gambia's government said it had thwarted a coup. He was minister under strongman Yahya Jammeh, who ruled for 22 years. Read more »
Africa: Africa Buckles Up in Bid to End Road Carnage
Every year, scores of people die or get seriously injured on African roads. The situation becomes notably worse during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Authorities in several… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: Country Gears Up for 2023 Election Amid Economic Woes
Zimbabweans are experiencing an economic crisis exacerbated by hyperinflation. Analysts say the outcome of the 2023 election is unlikely to bring relief. Read more »
South Africa: White Men Charged Over 'Racist' Fight At Pool in South Africa
Three white men in South Africa have been charged with crimes, including attempted murder, after an alleged racist attack. The incident has sparked public outrage and a call by the… Read more »
December 28, 2022
Cote d'Ivoire: Ivory Coast Hands Down Life Terms to 11 People Over Extremist Attack in 2016
The massacre at the seaside town of Grand-Bassam was carried out by al-Qaeda in 2016, with 19 people losing their lives in Ivory Coast's first jihadi attack. Read more »
Africa: Ukraine's Aim to Deepen Ties in Africa Leaves Open Questions
Ukraine wants to rekindle its presence on a continent where Russia already has significant investments and influence. But how do African countries view Ukraine's diplomatic… Read more »
East Africa: Gloomy Prospects for Horn of Africa in 2023
Somalia and Ethiopia will be the world's biggest worries in the new year. Disastrous governance in these countries will likely lead the region deeper into crisis, says DW's Ludger… Read more »
Mali: What's Next for the Bundeswehr in Mali?
The last year of the German military's Mali mission is approaching, with withdrawal due to end in May 2024. But the Sahel region remains dangerous -- which is why troops are… Read more »
Nigeria: Car Crashes Into Carnival, Killing Several
An out-of-control car crashed into a crowd at a bikers parade at one of Africa's biggest street parties in Nigeria's Cross River State. Governor Ben Ayade ordered the driver be… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flying to War-Torn Tigray
The Ethiopian Airlines said flights to the regional capital Mekele would begin again following an 18-month suspension. The first flight to Tigray was reportedly booked within hours… Read more »
December 26, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Govt Team Headed to Tigray After Peace Deal
A delegation from Ethiopia's government is traveling to Tigray to oversee the implementation of last month's peace accord which seeks to end two years of fighting in the region. Read more »
Africa: Will Africa's 2023 Elections Strengthen Democracy?
Over a dozen African countries are scheduled to hold elections in 2023. Those polls will show whether democracy is flourishing or not amid the continent's various crises, experts… Read more »
Somalia: Port of Berbera - Dubai Invests in Horn of Africa Shipping
Dubai-based DP World is expanding its operations in Somaliland as part of a plan to turn the breakaway region into a major trade hub. Even though Somaliland relinquishes commercial… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa - Driver Arrested After Deadly Tanker Blast
Police charged the gas tanker driver with multiple counts of culpable homicide after his truck got stuck beneath a bridge and exploded near Johannesburg. Read more »
December 23, 2022
Burkina Faso: Govt Declares UN Coordinator 'Persona Non Grata'
The Burkinabe military government did not provide a reason for its decision. It comes after the government expelled two French nationals and accused them of espionage. Read more »
Cameroon: The Plight of Child Hawkers in Bamenda
Child-protection officials in Cameroon say poverty is driving many children to start begging and hawking on the streets. As a result, the English-speaking region of Bamenda is… Read more »
December 22, 2022
Mali: Coalition of Armed Groups Pulls Out of Long-Running Peace Talks
The coalition of armed groups accused Mali's military government of lacking the political will to achieve peace. They gave a precondition to their return to the talks -- relocating… Read more »
December 21, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: United Nations Eases DR Congo Arms Embargo
The Congolese government wants to speed up the procurement of weapons to help it fight rebel groups in the east. The UN also renewed its peacekeeping mission in the DRC for another… Read more »
Gambia: The Gambia Thwarts Alleged Coup Attempt
The government says some soldiers of the Gambian army "were plotting to overthrow the democratically elected government" of President Adama Barrow. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Analysts Fear Trouble Ahead as Country Prepares for 2023 Election
Analysts fear that a lack of democratic culture among candidates running in the Democratic Republic of the Congo's 2023 presidential election could further deteriorate the security… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Africa: Former African Leaders' Mediation Efforts Under Scrutiny
Former African heads of state play a significant role in mediating conflicts across Africa. However, some lack an understanding of the complexities and don't have language skills,… Read more »