December 07, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: M23 Rebels Say They Are Willing to Withdraw From Occupied Territories
The M23 rebel group has said in a statement that they are ready to withdraw from occupied areas in eastern Congo. However, this comes amid reports of renewed fighting and as the… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Africa: Morocco Shock Spain in Penalty Shootout Win
In a World Cup scattered with shocks, Morocco produced one of the biggest in front of a partisan crowd. The only remaining African side held 2010 champions Spain to a goalless… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo - Government Says Over 270 Dead From Attack in East
The number of civilian deaths during a massacre last week in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east rose from 50 to over 270, officials said. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Africa: Africa's AfCFTA Free Trade Agreement Takes Baby Steps
A handful of African companies have finally started shipping goods under the long-delayed AfCFTA free trade agreement. They're part of a new initiative to kick-start intra-African… Read more »
West Africa: West African Leaders Agree to Create Regional Peacekeeping Force
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is planning a peacekeeping force to intervene against jihadism in its member states and in the event of coups. Read more »
Africa: Africa Faces Hurdles to Energy Transition
Africa boasts massive energy production potential, yet millions of people are without electricity. At a recent roundtable in Dakar, energy experts said that technology transfer is… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Challenges Allegations of Corruption
South Africa's embattled leader Cyril Ramaphosa is seeking to annul a bombshell report in court after calls for his removal grew louder. His ANC party has vowed to back him on any… Read more »
December 04, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Nationwide Rallies Protest Rebel Violence in East
Church-led marches across the Democratic Republic of Congo saw protesters decry fighting in the country's restive east and condemn neighboring Rwanda for allegedly backing rebels. Read more »
December 02, 2022
South Africa: South Africa's Ramaphosa Fighting for Political Survival
Opposition leaders in South Africa are calling on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign amid allegations of a robbery coverup. Leaders of his party, the African National Congress,… Read more »
Ethiopia: After Patchy Tigray Truce, WHO Still Lacks Full Aid Access
The UN's health body says there are still "significant parts of the country" it cannot reach to provide vital medical aid. This was one of the terms of a peace deal that appears… Read more »
Africa: Why Continent's Physically Challenged Remain 'Invisible'
Millions of African people living with disabilities remain invisible despite laws that call for inclusion and equality. As a result, they lack access to basic needs. Some are now… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Senegal: Lawmaker Slaps Woman MP in Parliament, Sparking Fight
The brawl occurred during a budget presentation. One female MP was stuck, sparking a melee between lawmakers. Read more »
November 30, 2022
Somalia: African Activists Receive Right Livelihood Awards
Human rights activists and organizations were honored for their role in promoting peace and justice. The Swedish-based award is often dubbed the Alternative Nobel Prize. Read more »
Cameroon: Living Positively With HIV in Cameroon
Young Cameroonians living with HIV are fighting to end the stigma associated with the virus. Many patients still lack access to life-saving anti-retroviral drugs. Read more »
South Africa: President Faces Impeachment Debate
An independent panel found enough evidence to warrant a parliamentary debate on President Cyril Ramaphosa's future. It is connected to the alleged cover-up of a robbery at his… Read more »
Somalia: African Duo in Sweden for Right Livelihood Ceremony
Somali-born Fartuun Adan and her daughter Ilwad Elman are in Stockholm to receive the 2022 Right Livelihood Award. They have been honored for their fight for human rights despite… Read more »
November 29, 2022
South Africa: Kremlin-Backed Russian Broadcaster to Open Media Centre, Seeks Media Partners
RT, the Kremlin-backed international broadcaster, is opening a media center in South Africa and seeking partners on the continent. Russia's disinformation campaign aims for more… Read more »
Nigeria: Three Nigerians Who Travelled to Canary Islands On Ship's Rudder May Be Sent Home
Three migrants who had arrived at the Canary Islands from Nigeria will have to return home under stowaway laws, a police spokesperson has said. The men were taken to the hospital… Read more »
Africa: African Female Entrepreneurs Want Equal Opportunities
30 percent of African women are entrepreneurs. Their contribution to African economies is vital. But they could do much more, if treated just like their male counterparts. Read more »
South Africa: Anti-Apartheid Hero's Killer Stabbed in Prison Before Being Released on Parole
Janusz Walus was due to be released on parole after serving nearly 30 years in prison for killing anti-apartheid leader Chris Hani. News of his expected release caused wide… Read more »
November 28, 2022
Comoros: Court Hands Ex-President Sambi Life Sentence
Ahmed Abdullah Sambi has been convicted of high treason for selling Comoros passports to stateless people. The ruling by the State Security Court cannot be appealed. Read more »
Somalia: Police End Deadly Hotel Siege in Mogadishu
The deadly attack came amid a new offensive by the Somali government against the Al-Shabab terror group, which controls large parts of central and southern Somalia. Read more »
Nigeria: Denmark Finds Nigerian Guilty in Pirate Trial
The man was part of a group of suspected pirates involved in a firefight with Danish soldiers in the Gulf of Guinea, but won't face jail despite his conviction. Read more »
November 27, 2022
Cameroon: Landslide Kills At Least 14 People At a Funeral in Yaounde
Witnesses said the victims were attending a memorial for family members when the ground they were standing on gave way. Read more »
Africa: Continent's Population Boom May Boost Economy, Global Relevance
As the population of the world's rich countries shrinks and ages, African nations are experiencing rapid growth. This could benefit African economies, and turn the continent into a… Read more »