Africa
Is Paul Kagame’s Rwanda a dictatorship?

Is Paul Kagame’s Rwanda a dictatorship?
The ‘repressive’ African nation is hosting this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
23 Jun 2022
Rwandan genocide: what happened in 1994?

Rwandan genocide: what happened in 1994?
Prince of Wales urges the world not to forget the atrocities during visit to Nyamata Church genocide memorial
23 Jun 2022
Rwanda deportations: the legal bids to stop first flight explained

Rwanda deportations: the legal bids to stop first flight explained
Blanket legal challenges fail in run-up to take-off but individual asylum-seeker cases have more success
14 Jun 2022
Blasphemy in Nigeria: a death sentence 

Blasphemy in Nigeria: a death sentence
Christian student killed by Muslim peers who accused her of insulting Prophet Mohammad
27 May 2022
Why the US is deploying troops to Somalia

Why the US is deploying troops to Somalia
Joe Biden overturns Trump-era decision to withdraw from African terrorism battle
18 May 2022
What South Africa can tell us about the future of Covid

What South Africa can tell us about the future of Covid
Cases are rising again as new sub-variants emerge
4 May 2022
Why is Russia so reliant on mercenaries?

Why is Russia so reliant on mercenaries?
Wagner Group fighter reportedly captured by jihadists in Mali
26 Apr 2022

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Will Tigray truce deliver lasting peace?

Will Tigray truce deliver lasting peace?
Rebels and government agree ‘cessation of hostilities’ to allow humanitarian aid to reach millions in need
29 Mar 2022
Why African countries are standing by Putin

Why African countries are standing by Putin
Western diplomats ‘furious’ over refusals to condemn Russian aggression
16 Mar 2022
France’s withdrawal from Mali: a victory for the Kremlin?

France’s withdrawal from Mali: a victory for the Kremlin?
Now, the Kremlin has spotted an opportunity to expand its influence across Africa
4 Mar 2022
Africa Cup of Nations: eight killed after stampede in Cameroon

Africa Cup of Nations: eight killed after stampede in Cameroon
Many people also injured in the crush outside of Yaoundé’s Olembe Stadium
25 Jan 2022
Africa Cup of Nations: is there a more disrespected tournament?

Africa Cup of Nations: is there a more disrespected tournament?
Build-up to the continental showpiece was overshadowed by player call-up debate
12 Jan 2022
Do falling Omicron cases in South Africa offer hope to other countries?

Do falling Omicron cases in South Africa offer hope to other countries?
Hospitalisations down sharply after cases spiked following arrival of new Covid variant
21 Dec 2021
Omicron predictions: how experts think the next wave will begin and end

Omicron predictions: how experts think the next wave will begin and end
Sage modellers give best- and worst-case scenarios for the new Covid-19 variant
15 Dec 2021
What has the UK learned about Omicron from South Africa?

What has the UK learned about Omicron from South Africa?
Early data suggests the new Covid-19 variant may be milder with fewer hospitalised patients requiring oxygen
7 Dec 2021
The race to test if vaccines hold up against Omicron

The race to test if vaccines hold up against Omicron
Scientists ‘flying at warp speed’ to decode the new Covid-19 variant
30 Nov 2021
Ethiopia on the brink of ‘irreversible state collapse’

Ethiopia on the brink of ‘irreversible state collapse’
The basic issue is how much autonomy Ethiopia’s regions should have
19 Nov 2021
Government calls for Ethiopians to ‘take up arms’ to defend capital

Government calls for Ethiopians to ‘take up arms’ to defend capital
State of emergency called as UN report warns of possible war crimes on all sides
3 Nov 2021
Everything we know so far about the Sudan military coup

Everything we know so far about the Sudan military coup
Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other leaders detained in apparent power grab
25 Oct 2021
Sudan ‘on the brink’ as army and civilian divisions deepen

Sudan ‘on the brink’ as army and civilian divisions deepen
Thousands rally in central Khartoum to demand return to military rule
21 Oct 2021
What the world’s first malaria vaccine means for Africa

What the world’s first malaria vaccine means for Africa
World Health Organization hails breakthrough in battle against tropical disease
7 Oct 2021
Where will be next target for global jihad?

Where will be next target for global jihad?
Militant insurgents already hold territory in a string of poor and unstable states
31 Aug 2021
Why has Tunisia’s president sacked the prime minister?

Why has Tunisia’s president sacked the prime minister?
Hichem Mechichi dismissed amid violent Covid-19 demonstrations
26 Jul 2021
Everything you need to know about the South Africa riots

Everything you need to know about the South Africa riots
Jacob Zuma’s ‘private spy’ prime suspect in investigation into deadly civil unrest
14 Jul 2021
Is Ethiopia’s civil war at ‘turning point’ as Tigray rebels retake key cities?

Is Ethiopia’s civil war at ‘turning point’ as Tigray rebels retake key cities?
New offensive launched after federal government declares unilateral ceasefire
14 Jul 2021
South Africa’s landmark ruling: how the courts stood up to Jacob Zuma

South Africa’s landmark ruling: how the courts stood up to Jacob Zuma
Last week the former president was jailed for 15 months for contempt of court - a first in the country’s history
9 Jul 2021
Kibbutzniks, quitters and patriotism

Kibbutzniks, quitters and patriotism
What does a row about a kibbutz say about modern Israel? Are record numbers of people about to give up their jobs? And why can’t we work out how to ce…
25 Jun 2021
African countries appeal for Covid vaccines to fight third wave 

African countries appeal for Covid vaccines to fight third wave
New infections soar by more than 30% in eight of the continent’s nations in just a week
9 Jun 2021
Why Namibians have rejected ‘insulting’ €1bn German aid offer

Why Namibians have rejected ‘insulting’ €1bn German aid offer
Ethnic leaders are demanding €440bn in reparations for killing of up to 75,000 people
4 Jun 2021
Climate change: what is ‘the point of no return’?

Climate change: what is ‘the point of no return’?
UK preparing to host COP26 as scientists warn of need for urgent intervention
1 Jun 2021
Jacob Zuma’s corruption and fraud trial

Jacob Zuma’s corruption and fraud trial
Former South African president pleads not guilty to 18 charges linked to arms deal
27 May 2021
Why migrants are surging on Spain’s southern border with Morocco

Why migrants are surging on Spain’s southern border with Morocco
Rabat scales back border protections in retaliation over long-running Saharan dispute
19 May 2021
How is Macron linked to death of Chad’s ‘ruthless’ president?

How is Macron linked to death of Chad’s ‘ruthless’ president?
Analysts say ‘French foreign policy blunder’ paved way for killing of Idriss Deby by rebel group
27 Apr 2021