África
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Kenyan Police Fire Tear Gas at Nairobi Protest Against Import Duty Hike
Police in Kenya have fired tear gas at small-scale traders protesting a hike in import duties. Hundreds of businesses closed in central Nairobi on Friday, August 28, bringing parts of…
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Niger Military Regime Says It Is Regaining Control After Mutiny Attempt
On Saturday, August 29, Niger’s military regime made an announcement. It said it was “progressively regaining control.” This came after a mutiny attempt by rogue soldiers. Heavy gunfire broke out…
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Between Morocco and Spain, the Ceuta Crisis Revives Border Dispute
Nearly a month has passed since mass crossings into Ceuta. This city is a Spanish territory in North Africa. On July 30 and 31, more than 70,000 people from Morocco…
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Dakar’s Beaches, Polluted and Littered with Plastic, Victims of the City’s Growth
As heat and rains sweep Senegal through October, Dakar’s beaches draw families and surfers, but also a tide of plastic and wastewater from the sprawling capital. In coastal neighborhoods, the…
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Sierra Leone Slum Dwellers Trapped by Rising Ocean and Floodwaters
In Freetown, Sierra Leone, residents of coastal slums like Kroo Bay and Susan’s Bay are trapped between the rising Atlantic Ocean and torrents of rain and wastewater that cascade from…
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Rwanda accuses DR Congo of supporting an armed group on its soil
Tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continue to flare over security concerns in eastern DRC. The Rwandan leadership maintains that its military involvement in the…
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Tracking a Sanctioned Russian Vessel’s West African Odyssey
A sanctioned cargo vessel linked to previous weapon deliveries for Kremlin-controlled mercenary groups operating in Africa. It has been exhibiting irregular navigation patterns and long-term stays along the West African…
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Solar kiosks bring healthcare closer to patients in Chad
Usando 1 chispa · Recibe sugerencias de contenido In rural Chad, access to medical care is severely limited by vast distances, a shortage of doctors, and an absence of reliable…
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Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo escalates as death toll surpasses 2,500
En: ÁfricaA Growing Humanitarian and Health Emergency The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing a severe public health emergency as the Ebola outbreak continues to spread at an alarming pace.…
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After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?
Following the September 2025 inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Ethiopia plans to advance three new Blue Nile hydropower projects. Being the Karadobi, Mandaya, and Beko Abo, with…
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Russian paramilitaries in Mali kill nine, including children: HRW
Russian-controlled paramilitaries belonging to the Africa Corps group “summarily killed” nine civilians, including four children, in central Mali, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
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Zambia opposition leader to challenge Hichilema election victory in court
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has announced that he will challenge the results of the August 13 presidential election in court, alleging serious irregularities and possible voting fraud. President Hakainde…
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South Africa to Australia: Why coal profits are surging during Iran war
The ongoing United States-Israel war on Iran has severely disrupted global energy supplies, particularly following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In short, crucial maritime corridor through which roughly…
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‘Migration has been weaponised’: Italy’s security law criticised after death of Moroccan man in police restraint
The death of a foreign-born resident while being forcefully restrained by law enforcement has sparked widespread public outcry and intense political debate over legislative protections granted to security forces.
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How slavery reparations could help make yearning to return to Africa a reality
The global push for transatlantic slavery reparations increasingly frames the “right of return” to Africa as a central pillar of reparative justice. For centuries, pan-African movements and groups like the…
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Zambia’s election: President Hichilema must preserve his country’s democratic reputation
Zambia’s 2026 election carries significance beyond its borders, placing the country’s democratic reputation under renewed scrutiny. President Hakainde Hichilema enters the election after pursuing difficult economic reforms and restructuring Zambia’s…
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Should Egypt join the Mecca Pact?
A Regional Pact with Uncertain Boundaries Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on 7 August 2026. The pact establishes that an armed attack against one…
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New Approaches to Address the Role of Gold in Sudan’s Civil War
The ongoing conflict in Sudan, marked by severe human rights violations, war crimes, and ethnic cleansing. This by both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continues…
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Tunisia’s summer of discontent
Five years after seizing power, Tunisian President Kais Saied is facing severe public discontent as the country endures severe water and electricity shortages during record heatwaves.
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How Gambian women are restoring the mangroves protecting Banjul
In low-lying coastal areas near The Gambia’s capital city of Banjul, local women harvesters have taken on a central role in restoring and protecting the surrounding Tanbi Wetland mangrove ecosystem.
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Dar a luz en medio de la guerra: las parteras que protegen a las mujeres en Sudán.
Las parteras acercan la atención materna a los campamentos de desplazados. El conflicto en Sudán ha obligado a decenas de miles de personas a desplazarse, especialmente en el estado de…
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Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test
A young military leader who seized power in a late 2022 coup has captured continental attention. By positioning himself as an outspoken champion of anti-imperialism, national sovereignty, and economic self-reliance.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills more than 1,700 as WHO accelerates trials
A rapidly expanding viral outbreak driven by a rare pathogen strain has resulted in over 1,700 deaths out of thousands of confirmed cases. Marking it as one of the fastest-spreading…
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Ceuta leader accuses Morocco over ‘atrocity’ of mass border crossing
A massive surge of approximately 50,000 individuals crossing from North Africa into the small Spanish border enclave of Ceuta has sparked severe humanitarian and political fallout.
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Why has EU called an emergency meeting on Spain migrant surge?
The European Union convened an emergency meeting of interior ministers following an unprecedented migration surge. In which between 50,000 and 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish North African…
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Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa
A dangerous summer heatwave accompanied by blistering Saharan winds has ignited severe North Africa heatwave wildfires, devastating forests, agricultural zones, and rural villages across Algeria and Tunisia. Video reporting by Al…
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Rising Above Displacement: A Young Girl’s Vision to Improve Learning in Somalia’s Marginalized Communities
A transformative World Bank-funded initiative is enabling young women from vulnerable and displaced communities to pursue higher education through the Somalia Rajo Kaaba scholarship program. Highlighted in a feature story by the World…
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Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Uganda’s Ministry of Health officially declared the Uganda Ebola outbreak end following rigorous epidemiological surveillance and rapid containment of imported cases. According to reporting by Al Jazeera, public health officials confirmed that all…
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Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush
Cross-border security challenges flared along the Kenya-Somalia border following an Al Shabab Kenya ambush security attack that left five police officers dead in Garissa County. Reporting from Al Jazeera confirms that the…
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What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?
As severe fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues to displace millions, achieving a Sudan conflict peace resolution requires coordinated international diplomacy and enforced ceasefires. A panel…