Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00096139.html President William Ruto’s government in Kenya is facing growing backlash after recent political developments that have sparked protests and public frustration across the country. The situation has intensified as opposition leaders and citizens accuse the government of failing to address economic struggles, corruption concerns, and rising costs of living. Demonstrations have taken place in major cities, with police… Read more »
Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00096156.html At least 64 people were killed in a drone strike on Al Deain Teaching Hospital in East Darfur, Sudan. The attack occurred during Eid al-Fitr and included victims such as children, patients, and medical staff. The strike left the hospital completely non-functional, removing one of the only healthcare facilities in the region. According to the World Health Organization,… Read more »
Link to article:https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/benin-presidential-candidate-vows-new-police-forces-fight-jihadists-2026-03-23/ The Reuters article reports that Benin’s ruling-party presidential candidate, Romuald Wadagni, has pledged to create new municipal police forces in northern border regions to combat rising jihadist violence ahead of the April 12 election. Wadagni, currently finance minister under President Patrice Talon, emphasized that insecurity in northern Benin—particularly near borders with Niger and Nigeria—has worsened due to… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/rwanda-congo-agree-steps-de-escalate-tensions-washington-meeting-2026-03-19/ The Reuters article explains that Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) agreed to take steps to reduce tensions during a U.S.-hosted meeting in Washington on March 17th–18th, 2026. The talks focused on the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo, where violence continues due to the M23 rebel group. The U.S. has accused Rwanda of supporting… Read more »
Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00095992.html The United States recently designated the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as a global terrorist organization during the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The designation labels the group as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist organization and plans to formally list it as a Foreign Terrorist Organization. According to U.S. officials, the group has supported extremist ideology and used violence against civilians… Read more »
Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00095989.html In Guinea, the government led by President Mamady Doumbouya dissolved more than 40 political parties, including major opposition groups such as the party of opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo and the party linked to former president Alpha Condé. The government claimed the parties failed to meet legal requirements like submitting financial reports. Critics, however, argue the move eliminates… Read more »
Article: https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00096000.html The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria recently issued a security advisory warning Americans in Nigeria about possible terrorist threats targeting U.S. facilities and American-affiliated schools. The warning encourages U.S. citizens in the country to take precautionary measures, such as avoiding predictable travel patterns and increasing awareness around diplomatic locations. The embassy noted that the threat could be linked to… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/congo-republics-sassou-set-extend-long-rule-focus-succession-2026-03-10/ The Reuters article reports that President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo is expected to extend his decades-long rule in the presidential election scheduled for March 15, 2026. Sassou, who first took power in a 1979 coup and returned to power after the 1997 civil war, has ruled the country for nearly 42… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-ghana-expand-cooperation-climate-tech-maritime-security-2026-03-11/ The Reuters article reports on a meeting between Lee Jae Myung and John Dramani Mahama in Seoul where the two leaders agreed to strengthen cooperation between South Korea and Ghana in several key areas. During the summit, the countries signed three main agreements focused on climate change cooperation, digital technology and innovation, and maritime safety and… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/drones-hit-east-congos-biggest-city-killing-french-aid-worker-rebels-un-say-2026-03-11/ A drone strike hit the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, killing at least three people, including a French humanitarian aid worker employed by UNICEF. The attack is significant because it is the first drone strike in the city since the M23 rebel group seized control of Goma the previous year. According… Read more »
