Ethiopia: Crackdown on Health Workers’ Protests
Government Should Commit to Addressing Their Grievances The Ethiopian authorities should immediately rescind the suspension of a prominent health professionals organization and meaningfully address public healthcare workers’ outstanding grievances, Human Rights Watch said today. The government suspended the Ethiopian Health Professionals Association (EHPA) in early June 2025, following over a month of strikes by public […]
‘Ruto Must Go’: Fresh Protests Erupt as Kenya Marks Deadly Anniversary
Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets of Nairobi on Wednesday to mark one year since deadly protests rocked the nation over tax hikes and economic hardship. Ahead of the protests, the authorities fortified government buildings and blocked roads. Nevertheless, demonstrators—many waving flags and holding images of victims—marched undeterred, chanting calls for President Ruto’s resignation. While Ruto […]
What’s Driving Turkey’s Push for Influence in West Africa?
Turkey is rapidly deepening its presence in West Africa, blending soft power with strategic investments to become a key player on the continent. The country’s foreign policy in the region relies on two primary approaches. The first approach is institutional and relies on state actors like embassies. The second approach is non-institutional, driven by bodies […]
Lobito Corridor Gains Momentum: Zambia and Angola Eye Financing Breakthrough
Zambia and Angola are moving closer to launching the Lobito Corridor railway, a major infrastructure project that could reshape regional trade and food security. Zambia’s transport minister, Frank Tayali, revealed plans to begin construction by Q3 2026, connecting the country’s copper belt to Angola’s Atlantic coast, thereby boosting exports of copper and agricultural produce. The project […]
Eritrea Moves to End UN Human Rights Investigation
Eritrea is pushing to end the UN mandate of the Special Rapporteur investigating alleged human rights abuses in the country, a move that diplomats fear could set a dangerous precedent for countries looking to avoid accountability. The current expert, Sudanese human rights lawyer Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker, recently flagged critical issues like arbitrary detentions, forced disappearances, and lengthy […]
Russia Establishes Formal Diplomatic Ties with South Sudan
Russia is set to open its first embassy in South Sudan later this year, solidifying its diplomatic presence in Africa’s youngest nation. The move reflects Moscow’s strategic ambitions to broaden its influence in Africa, particularly amid shifting global alliances. Announced by South Sudan’s Ambassador to Russia, Chol Tong Mayay, the embassy plan follows increased cooperation between Juba […]
Africa’s Hydropower Capacity Doubles Despite Funding Gaps
Africa made a major leap in renewable energy last year by doubling its new hydropower capacity, adding 4.5 gigawatts—thanks largely to Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere project and Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam. These two giants alone contributed well over 3,000 megawatts to the continent’s electricity capacity, with Tanzania’s project surpassing hydropower installations in every other country besides China. […]
Late Zambian President’s Burial Halted Amid Diplomatic Drama
In a dramatic turn of events, a South African court halted the burial of Zambia’s late President Edgar Lungu moments before the private ceremony was set to begin. The move follows a heated dispute between Lungu’s family and the Zambian government, which insists the former leader should receive a state funeral at home. Tensions stem from Lungu’s […]
Saving Nairobi’s Lions: The Maasai Community Keeping Wildlife Corridors Alive
In Nairobi, Kenya, a rare harmony is unfolding between wildlife and the Maasai community living just south of the city’s famed Nairobi National Park. As urban sprawl squeezes wildlife into shrinking spaces, a vital corridor on unfenced Maasai land allows animals like lions and wildebeests to roam and breed freely, preserving fragile genetic diversity. Despite losing livestock […]
Gene Drive vs. Malaria: Africa’s High-Tech Fight for Survival
Malaria continues to devastate Africa, claiming a child’s life every minute and draining billions from national economies. But a bold new solution is emerging—gene drive technology. Scientists at Target Malaria are developing genetically modified Anopheles mosquitoes, a major group of carriers, which pass on traits that hinder their ability to reproduce. This initiative aims to break […]
