Ceasefire Talks on Sudan’s Civil War Open in Switzerland
The American-backed talks in Switzerland, which started on Wednesday, aim to halt a catastrophic civil war. But only one side has turned up.
Is real change possible in Kenya?
Tens of thousands of protesters call for end to what they say is corruption and mismanagement.
US election 2024: Kamala Harris campaign raises $200m in a week
Harris has quickly coalesced Democratic support after President Joe Biden announced his exit from November 5 election.
Kenyan police crack down as protesters return to streets nationwide
Kenyan police responded with tear gas as youth-led protesters again took to the streets of major cities.
Rwanda Says It Doesn’t Have to Repay UK for Scrapped Migration Plan
Britain gave Rwanda hundreds of millions of pounds, even though no asylum seekers were deported to the Central African nation under the agreement.
Why Kenyan Police Officers Are Deployed in Haiti
About 400 Kenyan officers have deployed to Haiti as part of the first wave of a multinational contingent tasked with trying to restore order in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso military leaders sign new pact, rebuff ECOWAS
Move is latest sign the countries are moving away from traditional regional and Western allies following spate of coups.
Malaria Vaccine Rollout to Africa Is a Cautionary Tale
After years of delay, millions of malaria vaccines are being supplied to children in Africa. Tens of thousands died waiting.
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage With New Law
A new law in the West African country of Sierra Leone allows child brides to annul their marriages and be financially compensated.
Kings Battle for an Ancient Throne in Nigeria
Two men claim to be the emir of Kano, an ancient kingdom in northern Nigeria. Their struggle for power and influence is feeding into a wider competition ahead of the country’s next election.