Russian fighters killed in major Mali battle highlight Kremlin’s diplomatic and security strategy in Africa
It is rumoured that the Kremlin could dispatch reinforcements to the Sahel to sustain its influence
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Sudan civil war fuels sexual violence and humanitarian crisis
Both sides are accused of war crimes, and millions of people have been displaced and face famine in 14 areas of civil war in the country
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Biniam Girmay’s amazing race
Never before in its 121-year history had a stage in the Tour de France been won by a black African, until the Eritrean did it
Vandalism, inadequate infrastructure cause hundreds of deadly fuel tanker fires in Nigeria
More than 800 people have been killed in 200 accidents involving petrol tankers since 2018
The jury is out on Nigeria’s mobile courts
The mobile courts introduced during the Covid pandemic have remained, but defence lawyers and their clients don’t agree they are fair
Clean energy minerals: Tanzania’s dark side to ‘a new dawn’
Tanzania is banking on its natural resources during the global transition to clean energy, but analysts warn there are dangers ahead
Key dates in Ethiopia’s war
On Sunday, Tigrayan authorities announced they are ready for a ceasefire and a ‘robust peace process’ mediated by the AU.
Queen’s death ignites debate over Africa’s colonial past
Many Africans reflected more on the tragedies from colonial times, including events that occurred in the first decade of her rule.
Senegal leads way on women legislators but challenges ahead
The latest tally of legislators is two more than previously, and the highest ever under the parity rules.
Ethiopia rebels call for conditional truce
Ethiopia’s northernmost region has suffered severe food shortages and limited access to basic services including electricity, communications and banking.
Kidnapping, the industry bringing Nigeria to its knees
Data on kidnapping is notoriously unreliable because of under reporting, but ACLED estimates almost 3 000 people were taken last year.
Evariste Ndayishimiye: Burundi president walking a tightrope
Ndayishimiye ‘has brought a breath of fresh air to Burundi. This is to his credit. He gives the impression of a real sincerity in wanting to improve things.’
I earned more as a farmworker in South Africa than as a maths teacher in Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Teachers Association says teachers leave classrooms immediately to exchange their salaries before the currency devalues.
Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s presidential vote win
Since 2002, no presidential poll outcome in Kenya has gone uncontested.
Kenya Supreme Court upholds Ruto’s victory in presidential vote
Kenya’s Supreme Court has declared deputy President William Ruto validly elected as the country’s fifth president.
Two dead after Lagos building collapse
Ten people were killed when a three-storey building collapsed in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos in May this year.
Dozens killed by Ethiopian ethnic militia
A survivor says the assailants stole cattle and killed more than 100 people.
Tribal clashes in Sudan’s south kill seven
In July, fighting in the region pitted Hausa tribes against rival communities including the Berta people, leaving at least 105 people killed and dozens wounded.
Environmental impact assessments don’t work in Nigeria: here’s why
But the assessments are not often carried out. Developments that are clearly detrimental to the environment still take place.
China has waived the debt of some African countries – but it’s not about refinancing
Outstanding balances on loans mostly extended by China’s Ministry of Commerce are thus slated to be cancelled.
Angolan president Lourenco wins second term
Despite the victory, the outcome marked a record low for the MPLA and might yet end up in court.