January 30
Namibia: How Merchants Drove German Colonialism
Hamburg-based merchant Adolph Woermann's shipping firm went from making immense profits by trading alcohol in West Africa to transporting the German soldiers that subjugated the… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas 'Weaker' As Sahel Trio Quit the Bloc
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have cut ties with ECOWAS, a key body in a region hit by coups and security crises. What will leaving mean for the three landlocked West African… Read more »
January 29
Malawi: Witchcraft in Malawi - a Real Threat for the Elderly
The root causes of poverty are complex, but witchcraft is usually not tabled as one. However in East Africa, attacks on senior citizens accused of bringing misfortune on their… Read more »
January 28
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Quit Ecowas
The leaders of the three Sahel nations said it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States "without delay." Read more »
January 27
Kenya: Kenyan Women March Against Femicide
According to Kenyan media, at least 14 women have been killed in gender-based violence so far in 2024. Read more »
West Africa: Mali to Start Peace Talks After Ending Deal With Separatists
Mali's junta decided to launch a new national peace process just one day after it ended a key 2015 peace deal. Tuareg rebels are skeptical of the initiative. Read more »
January 26
Africa: Blinken Recalibrates U.S. Focus in Africa
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Africa ended with a stopover in Angola. Analysts suggest Blinken sought to shore up transatlantic trade partnerships in light of… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa's New Love Affair With Geothermal Energy
Until recently, there had been little interest in geothermal power in East Africa. But Kenya's trailblazing energy transformation policy is now inspiring others. Read more »
January 25
West Africa: Should Germany Expand Partnership Programs in the Sahel?
The 2020s in Africa's Sahel region did not turn out as expected for Germany: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are all governed by military regimes. So why -- and how -- should Berlin… Read more »
January 24
Namibia: Namibia - Germany 'Unable to Draw Lessons From History'
Namibia's president has taken aim at Germany's decision to back Israel in its genocide case before the International Court of Justice. His comments have drawn reaction at home and… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan - German Foreign Minister Demands Solution to Conflict
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has called for increased efforts to end the power struggle in Sudan as she embarks on a tour of East Africa. She will also hold talks in… Read more »
Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Nigeria's 'Super Eagles' Flying High Again
Nigeria traveled to Ivory Coast with their ears ringing from all the criticism they'd been hearing. After a successful group stage, coach Jose Peseiro's team are suddenly… Read more »
January 23
East Africa: How East Africans Countered Colonial Repression
In East Africa and the Great Lakes region, German colonial conquest spurred courageous resistance from many local East African groups against well-armed and violent colonial… Read more »
January 22
Liberia: Liberian President Suffers Heat Exhaustion At Inauguration
Joseph Boakai was sworn in but had to be helped away from the podium after struggling to finish his speech in the sweltering heat. Read more »
Cameroon: Malaria Child Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Cameroon
Cameroon has begun a large-scale malaria vaccination campaign that's supposed to see 250,000 children immunized this year and next. Experts say it will save lives, even though the… Read more »
Cameroon: Zogo Murder Inquiry Turns Into Political Drama
The inquest into the murder of Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo is stalled one year after his body was found. For many, there are mounting questions in a case that implicates… Read more »
January 20
South Africa: South Africa Looking to Halt Auction of Mandela Memorabilia
Over 70 items belonging to Nelson Mandela are due to go on auction in New York in February, but the South African government is trying to block the sale. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC President Felix Tshisekedi Sworn in for Second Term
Following an election fraught with logistical problems, Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second term as president of the Democratic Republic of Congo. He vowed to make the DRC… Read more »
January 19
Namibia: Namibia's President Geingob to Undergo Cancer Treatment
President Hage Geingob was diagnosed with cancer earlier this month and will undergo treatment, his office said. He continues to carry on presidential duties. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria - Kidnappings in Abuja Spark Fear
The recent spate of kidnappings in Nigeria's capital has residents worried. This week, the government promised a drastic solution but said it wants to see an end to crowdfunding… Read more »
January 18
Nigeria: Nigeria - Shell's Divestment Plan Sparks Debate
A plan by Shell to sell off a Nigerian subsidiary has to be approved by the government in Abuja. The energy multinational says it wants to restructure. Activists see a bid to avoid… Read more »
January 17
Senegal: The Downside of Senegal's Gold Rush
People from all over West Africa are working on gold mines along Senegal's border with Mali. The mining is a much-needed economic boon for the region. But mounting instability in… Read more »
Rwanda: UK House of Commons Passes Rwanda Migrant Bill
Britain's conservative Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has survived a tough vote on plans to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda. Read more »
Rwanda: UK - Rishi Sunak Faces Rwanda Bill Vote Amid Party Revolts
Britain's conservative prime minister faces a tough parliamentary vote on plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda. Moderate and right-wing rebels in his party both dislike the bill,… Read more »
Rwanda: Burundi-Rwanda Tensions Rise Amid Border Reclosure
Relations between Burundi and Rwanda have been frosty for years. The border between the two nations, which reopened two years ago, has been closed again amid renewed tension. Some… Read more »