An immigration official rejected the asylum application of a man from Chad who was jailed solely for homosexuality in his home country
Many African countries are anxious not to be sucked into a new Cold War and want to maintain cordial relations with both Russia and the West
Colonial atrocities are finally catching up to Paris, and Emmanuel Macron’s government has not put up a fight
At least nine people were reported to have been killed and the 46 injured were in an ‘extremely serious’ condition
Chad’s Mahamat Déby is determined to fill his father Idriss Déby’s shoes — and not just with the blood of his enemies
The West African nation is at a tipping point as it grapples with a refugee influx not seen in two decades. But the possibility for a path to peace exists
Why foreign powers France, Russia, China and the United States are interested in the region
The consequences of France’s meddling in the internal affairs of its former colonies continues to be felt in the region
Far too many African assets are still under the control of Western powers
The African country is the third least developed in the world, forcing parents having to send their children to work
French troops have now begun to leave Mali, but they are not returning to France. They will be sent to neighbouring Niger
Conflict hotspots, most in the Sahel region, will continue to dominate the news this year, while a number of countries will hold key elections.
The highlights of 2021 in Africa
Troops were sent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 2001 as part of the UN peacekeeping mission that became an offensive against rebels
Why are coups happening more frequently? The most significant trend is the deepening democratic deficit across many African countries, and a corresponding decline in effective…
Just as a “nobody” can spew falsehoods and propaganda on social media, so too can a political leader — only with more dire consequences.
After being praised for their handling of the pandemic, African countries must now confront the economic fallout – even as they grapple with existing political and security…
Once Tel Aviv’s sworn enemy, Khartoum is apparently ready to end hostilities, but Sudanese refugees fear they may be deported
Four former heads of state speak about what being president is actually like
The country usually exports 10 000 tonnes of the crop each year. But Covid-19 rules have stopped the trade and are ruining farmers
