Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Africa

February 8, 2022

Sudanese authorities arrested three of our journalists during Monday’s protest: BBC

Monday’s uprising is one of a series of protests against the military since the ouster of former President Omar al-Bashir in 2019.

BBC
February 8, 2022

Mali accuses France of spying, dividing country

Tensions between Europe and Mali are nearing boiling point, with France suspending the country’s air travel.

Choguel Maiga, Emmanuel Macron
February 8, 2022

Thirteen million people face severe hunger as drought grips horn of Africa

“Families have been forced from their homes due to shortages of water and pasture, leading to increased conflict between communities.”

Drought
February 8, 2022

Mercenaries in Mali: Putin denies Russia’s involvement

Malian leaders invited mercenaries from the Russian Wagner group into the country to shore up their power.

Vladimir Putin
February 8, 2022

Samuel Ogundipe, four others shortlisted for Gatefield African journalism award

Mr Ogundipe earned the nomination following an exclusive publication uncovering an illegal second job scheme…perpetuated by presidential political appointees.

People Journalist for Africa Nominee
February 8, 2022

Court stops writer from travelling over ‘insult’ of Ugandan president’s son

The author had in one of his articles suggested that the president’s son, Kainerugaba Muhoozi, was obese and bad-tempered.

February 8, 2022

Afenifere faults extension of Sunday Igboho’s incarceration

“Igboho has spent about 204 days in Benin detention…much longer than it should be for a person who had not been convicted…”

Sunday Igboho (Credit: BBC)
February 7, 2022

Buhari returns to Abuja after attending AU summit in Ethiopia

The president was welcomed by the FCT minister, Inspector General of Police, Director-General of the State Security Service among others.

President Muhammadu Buhari
February 7, 2022

Libyan parliament says no elections, moves to choose new prime minister

Disputes over validity of the government and how and when elections should hold threaten to undermine Libya’s fragile peace.

February 7, 2022

Kakwenza Rukirabashaija: EU wants torturers of Ugandan author punished

The award-winning author said his torturers used pliers to tear pieces of flesh from parts of his body.