Freedom House researcher explains how free freedom is on the net Washington — Global internet freedom has declined for the 14th straight year, according to Freedom House’s Freedom on the Net 2024… 10/22/2024 Aimaf
Uganda condemns 16 opposition members for ‘treachery’ Kampala, Uganda — A Ugandan military tribunal Monday convicted 16 members of an opposition party of "illegal possession of explosive devices… 10/22/2024 Aimaf
Spain sees opportunity in African migrant influx, bucking EU trend Many European Union countries are calling for the bloc to clamp down on migration amid a surge in support for… 10/21/2024 Aimaf
Cameroon’s president returns home after more than a month’s absence Cameroon’s president returned home Monday after more than a monthlong absence that sparked rumors and speculation about the 91-year-old politician’s… 10/21/2024 Aimaf
Displaced farmers skeptical about Zimbabwe’s decision to compensate them harare, zimbabwe — Some former commercial farmers in Zimbabwe who were kicked off their land 20-plus years ago say a government… 10/21/2024 Aimaf
South Africa bows to Chinese pressure to move Taiwan office, analysts say Johannesburg — South Africa’s decision to further downgrade relations with Taiwan, comes as the dominant political party, the African National Congress,… 10/21/2024 Aimaf
Sudanese army reports first defection of senior RSF commander Sudan's army said on Sunday a commander from its foe the Rapid Support Forces had defected with some of his… 10/21/2024 Aimaf
Malawi women make banana wine to fight climate change Female banana farmers in northern Malawi have found a creative solution to combat the impacts of climate change, which have… 10/21/2024 Aimaf
WHO urges Rwanda to see off Marburg outbreak Geneva — The WHO chief on Sunday urged Rwanda to keep up its fightback against Marburg, as the country battles an… 10/20/2024 Aimaf
Libyan held in Germany over suspected Israel embassy plot Berlin — A Libyan suspected of planning an attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin and links to the Islamic State… 10/20/2024 Aimaf
Somalia military strikes major blow to al-Shabab, kills 30 militants Somalia's Information Ministry said Saturday the country's military is targeting al-Shabab militants in the Galmudug region of central Somalia and… 10/19/2024 Aimaf
Calls grow for information on health of Cameroon’s leader YAOUNDE, CAMEROON — Concern is growing in Cameroon about 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who has not been seen in public for… 10/19/2024 Aimaf
Mozambique rocked by killings of opposition figures MAPUTO, MOZAMBIQUE — Gunmen in two vehicles chased down the lawyer for Mozambique's leading opposition politician and a senior opposition official… 10/19/2024 Aimaf
South Sudan works to reintegrate young mothers back into school JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — South Sudan is making significant strides in addressing the gender gap in education by reintegrating teenage mothers… 10/19/2024 Aimaf
Kenyan court blocks new deputy president choice nairobi, kenya — A court has blocked Kenya President William Ruto’s nominee for new deputy president a day after lawmakers had… 10/18/2024 Aimaf
Rwanda shrugs off ‘sportswashing’ criticism in pursuit of a winning development formula NAIROBI, Kenya — He may be the president of a small, landlocked state in central Africa, but Paul Kagame has always… 10/18/2024 Aimaf
African port growth hindered by poor road, rail networks, report says NAIROBI, KENYA — Africa has seen the capacity of its ports grow significantly over the years, but a report from the… 10/18/2024 Aimaf
Ban on reporting about president’s health puts Cameroonian journalists on edge Cameroonian journalists say they are grappling with a new government directive prohibiting public discourse or media coverage of President Paul… 10/18/2024 Aimaf
Oil production rises as Nigeria intensifies clampdown on theft Abuja, nigeria — Nigeria is ramping up efforts to curb crude oil theft, citing notable progress in key oil-producing areas. Officials… 10/18/2024 Aimaf
Kenyan lawmakers impeach deputy president, remove him from office nairobi, kenya — Kenyan lawmakers voted Thursday to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office over accusations of gross misconduct, irregular… 10/17/2024 Aimaf