The European companies that armed the Ivorian civil war
By the beginning of 2011, the fallout from Côte d’Ivoire’s disputed presidential election was turning…
Africa
Why anti-corruption campaigns are bad for democracy
Public awareness campaigns have become ubiquitous in the age of foreign aid, democratisation and social…
Head of Sudan’s ruling council defends deal for ties with Israel
The military leader of Sudan’s ruling council sought to defend on Monday a US-backed agreement…
UN calls for peaceful, inclusive election in Tanzania
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on stakeholders in Tanzania to ensure that Wednesday’s elections are conducted…
In Nigeria, protests, curfews lead to petrol queues – NNPC
Protests against police abuses in Nigeria and curfews to curb demonstrations have affected the supply…
Tanzania’s President aims for second term as polls open
Tanzania’s President John Magufuli hopes to win another five-year term when the East African nation…
No mention of Africa when it comes to US foreign policy
The debate between California senator and vice president hopeful Kamala Harris and United States Vice…
Baby Awa: The miracle baby born on a boat fleeing Mozambique’s violence
Muaziza Nfalume was heavily pregnant when she clambered aboard the wooden boat carrying more than…
Three-way talks on Blue Nile dam to resume on Tuesday: Ramaphosa
Negotiations between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan over a multi-billion dollar dam on the Blue Nile…
Tanzania’s ‘Bulldozer’ president hopes mega-projects will impress voters
When Tanzanian President John Magufuli crisscrossed the country on the campaign trail ahead of Wednesday’s…
Climate change poses growing threats to vulnerable Africa, U.N. says
Floods, droughts, hotter weather and a desert locust invasion – the impacts of climate change…
AU says it is remains in control over Nile dam diplomatic talks
The African Union (AU) says it remains in control of diplomatic talks over the conflict…