Sub-Saharan Africa
Attack Resurges the Possibility of a Civil War in South Sudan
Many are worried following the attack on Abiemnom County that South Sudan will be catapulted back into a civil war.
Recent U.S.-African Health Agreements Face Backlash
Backlash grows as U.S.-African health deals raise questions about lack of mutual benefits.
Weeks-Long Fuel Blockade in Mali Continues to Worsen
Mali, a country of 25 million people, has faced a weeks-long fuel shortage due to a blockade on fuel imports by jihadi militants. Daily life in Mali has been deeply disrupted, with basic necessities such as medical services having their services disrupted due to a lack of fuel.
Blood-Stained Ground Visible From Space as RSF Carries out Systematic Mass Killings in El-Fasher
Sudan's paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces, seized El-Fasher, a city in southwestern Sudan that was the Sudanese Armed Forces' last stronghold in the Darfur Region. Since seizing El-Fasher, the RSF has begun a campaign of systematic mass killings in the city and its surroundings.
Former DRC President’s Political Party Suspended
The People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy, founded by former DRC president, Joseph Kabila, has been suspended by the government for their alleged support for the M23 rebel group.
Op-ed: Is Russia Really Helping Developing African Nations?
As part of its battle for power against the Western world, under Vladimir Putin’s leadership Russia has turned to developing nations to extend his influence.
General Brice Oligui Nguema, Coup Leader to Elected President
April 12, 2025 Gabon election shows previous coup leader General Brice Oligui Nguema to become Gabon’s new elected president. Having won over 90% of votes, many look to him to create a Gabon free of corruption and for a better economy, while others question his character.
A Meningitis Outbreak in Northwest Nigeria Has Now Killed 26 People
The death toll in Nigeria is rising after a meningitis outbreak in January. The response to the spreading disease has been seriously hindered after the cutting of USAID programs.
China’s African Gambit: Investment or Entrapment
China’s investments in poorer countries have long been subject to critique, many of which increasingly target Africa. The question is, are these loans beneficial or hurtful to the nations?
Kenyan Peacekeeper Killed in Central African Republic
On Saturday, March 29, the United Nations condemned the killing of a Kenyan peacekeeper in the east of the Central African Republic. The peacekeeper, a Kenyan soldier serving with the UN stabilization force in the southeast of the country, was killed in an ambush of a patrol group.
How Illegal Gold Mining in Ghana is Leading to Environmental Concerns
Throughout October 2024, protests against “galamsey,” a local term referring to the illegal mining of gold, swarmed Accra, Ghana’s capital. On Oct. 11, hundreds marched to protest the practice.
Rebel and Government Forces Clash in Goma
As conflict continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the death count once again rises.With more violence in Goma, including a shooting in a hospital, questions remain about the future of the peace talks.
UNMISS Helicopter Attacked in South Sudan
On Friday, March 7, a crew member was killed and two others injured on a United Nations helicopter when it was attacked by gunmen.
South African Countries set to Withdraw Support Troops from the Congo
On Thursday, March 13, African leaders announced the withdrawal of thousands of troops from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The troops, sent from South Africa, Tanzania, and Malawi, were deployed under the name of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), a bloc of Southern African countries aimed at bettering the region’s development, economy, and recently peacekeeping operations.
An Unknown Disease Spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
A mystery illness is spreading throughout the DRC, having killed 60 people so far, presenting a significant public health threat.
M23 Rebels Accused of Recruiting and Killing Children in Eastern DRC by UN Officials
Decades of conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reached new levels when M23 rebels invaded the city of Goma. After the invasion, concerns of human rights violations rose as the militia group was accused of executing children, among other atrocities.
The M23 Rebel Group Has Advanced Into Bukavu in the DRC
The Rwandan-backed rebel group has gained territory in the DRC’s second largest city, resulting in red flags being raised on human rights concerns.
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Impeached in Historic Vote
On Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, the move to impeach Kenyan deputy president Rigathi Gachugua passed in the nation’s Senate, making Gachagua the first Kenyan president/deputy president impeached since the adoption of the new constitution in 2010.
Mozambique Holds Its Most Promising Election
Mozambique held its national election Wednesday, Oct. 9, and is on course to be one of the most influential elections since the country gained independence in 1975.
Russia Avoids Western Sanctions in Alliance with Gabon
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russian ship fleets have turned to countries outside of the Western economic world to dodge increasing sanctions and oil caps.