30 Years After Rwandan Genocide, Ruler Holds Tight Grip
Thirty years after a devastating genocide, Rwanda has made impressive gains. But ethnic divisions persist under an iron-fisted president who has ruled for just as long.
Democracy Crumbling in African Countries Once Ruled by France
A wave of military coups and presidents clinging to power are two sides of the same anti-democratic coin plaguing Francophone Africa, experts say.
Cameroonian Group in Colorado Prays for Women in Gaza
The annual World Day of Prayer, celebrated on March 1, is an opportunity for Christians to pray for those who are less fortunate, and to bring attention to the plight of women around the world. The Christian Women’s Fellowship (CWF) group of the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon takes the day seriously. While it has…
Senegal’s Presidential Candidates Start Campaigns After Protests Over Vote Delay
DAKAR, Senegal — Presidential candidates in Senegal kicked off their election campaigns Saturday, following weeks of violent protests across the African country after the vote was delayed. The 19 approved candidates vying for the top job now have a shorter period to rally supporters ahead of the March 24 election, expected to be the most tightly…
Senegal Must Hold Election After All, Top Court Rules
The president of the West African country had postponed a coming election, but the country’s constitutional court said the vote must take place as soon as possible.
What to Watch in Africa in 2024
Elections in South Africa, Senegal, and Ghana could reshape many of the continent’s long-standing democracies.
The Year Geopolitical Competition Returned to Africa
From Sudan to Mauritania, regional and global powers are jockeying for position on the continent.
Liberia Presidential Election: What to Know as George Weah Runs Again
George Weah, a former soccer superstar, is running for re-election amid doubts over his ability to tackle rampant corruption and fears of post-election violence.
UAE Reverses Visa Ban on Nigeria, Signs Billion-Dollar Investment Deal, President Says
Nigerians are praising the lifting of a visa ban by the United Arab Emirates following a meeting in Abu Dhabi this week between President Bola Tinubu and United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Nigerian authorities also secured an investment deal worth billions of dollars, according to the presidency. Nigerian presidential spokesperson Ajuri…
Six Africa Stories Making the Headlines 08/27 — 08/22/23
DENVER, Colo., USA — (Africa News Matters) This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa Al Jazeeera News – 08/27/23 Indian PM Modi proposes full G20 membership for African Union https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/8/27/indian-pm-modi-proposes-full-g20-membership-for-african-union Mint – 08/27/23 India in talks for UPI expansion in Africa https://www.livemint.com/news/world/india-expanding-unified-payment-interface-upi-to-african-countries-for-commercial-partnerships-and-financial-inclusion-11693155015557.html BBC News ‑08/26/23 Wagner in Africa: Precarious…