August 24, 2022
South Africa: 'We Cannot Breathe' - Workers Protest Rising Cost of Living
Trade union-led protests have called on the government to reign in runaway inflation and rising costs. South Africa is still reeling from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »
Angola: Opposition Upbeat As Voting Ends and Vote Counting Begins
Voters have cast their ballots in one of Angola's most competitive elections yet, pitting the ruling MPLA against the opposition UNITA. Observers say the youth could decide the… Read more »
Sudan: After Darfur Visit, ICC Prosecutor Urges UN to Seek Justice
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, gave the first ever Security Council briefing from within a country where the court is pursuing justice. Darfur is… Read more »
Ethiopia: Fighting Breaks Out in Tigray As Govt, Rebels Blame Each Other
The government in Addis Ababa has said Tigrayan rebels launched an offensive after Tigrayan rebels said the opposite. One thing is clear, though: a months-old cease fire has… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Kenya: Group Sues UK Government for Colonial Land Theft
A group in the tea-growing Kericho region is seeking redress from Britain. The land taken from them is now owned by multinational corporations. Read more »
Somalia: What is Militant Group Al-Shabaab? What Does it Seek to Achieve?
The recent hotel siege by al-Shabab, during which more than 20 people were killed, has spotlighted one of Africa's deadliest insurgencies. But who is the group? And what does it… Read more »
August 22, 2022
Rwanda: LGBTQ+ People Want to Be Counted in Next Census
LGBTQ+ people in Rwanda want the government to collect data on them in the forthcoming national census in order for them to plan for their needs and end discrimination. Read more »
Angola: Tight Contest Expected in August 24 Election
Which party will emerge the strongest and consequently win the presidency in Wednesday's election? Observers predict a close race between incumbent Joao Lourenco and opposition… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Nuns in Nigeria
Kidnappings for ransom have become increasingly common in Imo state. Members of the clergy are frequent targets. Read more »
August 21, 2022
Africa: Cancer Deaths Related to Behavioral Risk Factors, Study Says
The newly-released Lancet study says lifestyle risk factors such as smoking, drinking and obesity caused nearly half of cancer deaths in 2019. Risk factors differ globally based on… Read more »
Somalia: Somalis Wait for Loved Ones After 30-Hour Hotel Siege
Authorities say they rescued 106 hostages after al-Shabab militants blasted their way into the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu. The building was recaptured after a 30-hour siege. Read more »
August 20, 2022
South Africa: South Africa's New Zulu King Crowned Despite Family Feud
King Misuzulu, who ascended to the throne, will wield great symbolic power for over 11 million Zulus. They make up nearly a fifth of South Africa's population. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia - Death Toll Climbs From Al-Shabab Hotel Attack
Security forces are still trying to retake the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu, a venue popular with lawmakers and government officials, following an overnight siege. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Half of Tigray Region Faces 'Severe' Food Shortage
Even with humanitarian convoys allowed to enter Tigray, rates of malnutrition have skyrocketed, according to the World Food Program. The UN officials warned that the situation is… Read more »
August 19, 2022
Somalia: Al-Shabab Assailants Attack Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu
Al-Shabab gunmen have taken control of a hotel in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. Several explosions and gunfire were heard outside the building. Read more »
Africa: WHO Recommends New Ebola Treatments
The World Health Organization has recommended the use of two drugs against the Ebola virus, which it says have "revolutionized" the treatment of what had previously been thought of… Read more »
Africa: A Bulk Wheat Shipment Is En Route to Africa
The first grain shipment is en route to Djibouti weeks after a deal saw Russia allow the export of vital foods to resume via the Black Sea. But the 23,000 metric tons of wheat will… Read more »
August 18, 2022
Mali: France Denies Mali's Claims That It Provided Arms to Militants
France withdrew the last of its troops from its former colony on Tuesday. Their exit from Mali coincided with a letter Mali sent to the UN stating that France helped Islamist… Read more »
Algeria: Dozens Killed in Wildfires
A series of forest fires has left dozens of people dead in Algeria. Most of the casualties occurred in El Tarf, on the border with Tunisia. Read more »
South Africa: 'They Must Go Home' - A Country's Stubborn Xenophobia
South Africans have unleashed deadly waves of xenophobia on migrants from elsewhere in Africa since 2008. Fear is in the air once more as mobs prowl some places searching for… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - Utility Workers Call Off Nationwide Strike
Striking electricity workers temporarily shut down the power grid, plunging more than 200 million people into darkness for several hours. Read more »
August 17, 2022
Angola: What You Need to Know About August 24 General Elections
On August 24, Angolan political parties are looking at the tightest race they have ever run in an election. DW explains who's running, what the issues are and why the contest is so… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Will 'Engage' Any Challenge to His Election Victory
President-elect William Ruto promised he would not give in to "blackmail" after his rival Raila Odinga pledged to contest the disputed election. Ruto also promised to reduce ethnic… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Seeks Return to Normalcy After Presidential Election
The aftermath of elections in Kenya has been calmer than in previous years. Even though the defeated presidential candidate has rejected the results, citizens are keen to simply… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya After the Elections
The aftermath of elections in Kenya have been calmer than previous years. Even though the defeated presidential candidate has rejected the results, citizens are simply keen to get… Read more »