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 »

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 »