Africa

Abuk Buol, 39, is one of many South Sudanese women who endured sexual violence and displacement during the country’s brutal conflict. Today, she is on the path to recovery and …

UN human rights experts called on the Tanzanian government to immediately cease the use of enforced disappearances on Friday. They expressed grave concern over a growing pattern of violence, repression, …

Tunisian politician Abir Moussi has been sentenced to two years in prison after criticising the legislative electoral process. A prominent critic of Tunisian President Kais Saied, Moussi is head of …

Again and again, the international community has said that we will protect the people of Sudan. The people of Sudan should ask us if, when, and how we will start …

Assimi Goita has been president of the transitional government since 28 May 2021. But now, he is likely to continue in this role until at least 2030 – without ever …

With the civil war in Sudan in its third year, the humanitarian situation is worsening with more than 25 million people experiencing acute food insecurity. As refugees continue to flood …

Russia is stepping up cooperation with African countries, including in defence and security, the Kremlin said on Monday. “We really intend to comprehensively develop our interaction with African countries, focusing …

Protests erupted in Nairobi on Monday and Tuesday over the death of Kenyan blogger Albert Ojwang, who was found dead after being in custody at the location on Sunday. According …

Zimbabwe, a major lithium producer in Africa, announced on Tuesday that it will ban the export of lithium concentrate from January 2027 to boost local refining and generate more revenue …

Several Kenyan police officers have been suspended after a man died in custody under suspicious circumstances, prompting a national outcry and an independent investigation. Albert Ojwang, a teacher and blogger, …