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Amnesty urges Uganda to end harassment after army chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, shut down major independent media outlets. Analysts see the move as part of a widening press crackdown and a looming power shift.
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Tensions are rising ahead of planned anti-migrant protests on June 30, as South Africa's government warns against violence. Analysts say deep social and economic crises are fueling unrest and xenophobia.
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Back in 2024, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised a fresh UK–Africa partnership. Two years later, his resignation leaves unfinished ambitions, scaled-back aid and questions about Britain's long-term commitment.
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As Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur's el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed?
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As Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces mass around the strategic city of el-Obeid, fears are growing of atrocities similar to those seen in Darfur's el-Fasher. Could sanctions still prevent bloodshed?
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Two years after youth-led protests shook Kenya, activists say the issues remain unresolved. As Gen Z marks the anniversary, the decentralized movement continues to shape politics, demand justice and challenge power.
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Vigilante groups and right-wing populist forces are stoking anti-immigrant sentiment and demanding that they leave the country by June 30. Experts fear serious economic implications for the country and the region.
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Africa's young population often finds itself facing aging, autocratic rulers. Unwilling to settle for democratic rituals alone, many are searching for creative new ways to shape their future.
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Zambians head to the polls in August with jobs and living costs at the top of their concerns. The outcome could also impact the ongoing global competition for critical minerals and redefine ties with China and the US.
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Nigeria's sugary drinks tax was meant to stop rising diabetes rates, but soaring inflation has eroded its impact. Experts say the levy is too small to change behavior and urge higher rates and reforms.
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Abiy Ahmed will remain Ethiopia's prime minister after his party won the elections yet again. Since taking office in 2018, he has attracted both strong supporters and fierce critics, reflecting his polarizing leadership.
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Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest months after the Guinea-Bissau coup, deepening a political crisis and raising tensions with international partners.
Elephants striker Elye Wahi is being investigated in France in connection to allegations of match-fixing. The 23-year-old, who is contracted to Eintracht Frankfurt, is not the first player to be denied a Canadian visa.
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G7 leaders called for a "strong and coordinated response" to the latest Ebola outbreak. The EU's Ursula von der Leyen said that "health security is shared security." The recorded death toll in DRC is approaching 200.
Hosting the 2030 World Cup is more than just a sporting event for Rabat. While the kingdom invests heavily in infrastructure and prestige projects, doubts and social conflicts grow alongside a sense of pride and hope.
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From Cape Verde's debut to DR Congo's return, Africa's expanded presence at the 2026 World Cup brings new stories and renewed expectations of success.
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A potential US-Iran agreement could lower energy-, fertilizer- and food prices in Africa if the Strait of Hormuz fully reopens. Oil exporters such as Nigeria and Angola might have to cope with less revenue, experts say.
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In the Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, military rulers are increasingly clamping down on press freedom and freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers and activists have been forced into exile.
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Cairo faces criticism from its Gulf allies that support against Iran has been lacking. But Egypt's priority is to shield its fragile economy from the fallout of a widening conflict.
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Congolese lawmakers this week passed a referendum bill that could lead to constitutional reform ahead of the 2028 elections. The opposition has warned of a "constitutional coup."
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