December 5
The Commonwealth Games could be over, but the Youth Games may keep it alive
December 6
Africa gains as COP28 focuses on climate change, health
Despite military progress, it’s not going well in northern Benin
December 7
Burkina abandons French as an official language
Benin Can Create Opportunities for a Just Energy Transition and Green Inclusive Growth: World Bank Report
Attack in Western Sahara Complicates US Regional Strategy
Head Above Water: São Tomé and Príncipe’s Path to Flood Resilience
Seychelles blast site like a war zone, says President Ramkalawan
Comoros to revamp its solar-plus-storage offerings, network
Africa must stand together to end Ethiopia’s conflict
Hararis in Harar are being erased and dispossessed
December 8
Close-up marine encounters and rare birdlife: why St Helena is a wildlife-watching paradise
French PM addresses security, health, immigration during visit to crisis-hit Mayotte
French PM Borne visits Mayotte amid growing water crisis
Burundi: Launch of young people and women’s development project, 87% financed by the African Development Bank
December 9
1961 December 9: Tanzania Independence Day
December 10
1948 December 10: Human Rights Day
December 11
Discover the Beauty of Santiago Islands in Cape Verde
From Algeria to France, Berbers have always supported Palestinian liberation
Belarus and Equatorial Guinea sign agreements as Minsk seeks allies
Why Wagner is winning hearts in the Central African Republic
Ambazonia rebels control Belegete community, block Nigerian troops
In Africa, Eswatini-Taiwan Relationship Seen as One of a Kind
MCC Set to Invest in Stronger Digital Health Systems in Lesotho
December 12
1963 December 12: Jamhuri, Kenya Republic Day
Guinea: A Crackdown on private media outlets?
Justice Mary Maame Ekue Yanzuh And Western Togoland Freedom Fighters
N’Djamena moves to clean up gold mining in Tibesti
Djibouti Strengthens Agri-Food Sector with World Bank Support
23rd Anniversary of the Algiers Agreement between the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea
Burundi: African Development Bank presents health infrastructure strategy for Africa
December 13
10 African countries with the highest number of languages
Usefulness of Russian Language Still Blurry for African Learners
Repatriation of Mauritanian Nationals from the U.S.
São Tomé and Príncipe: African Development Bank Group extends $17.4 million to support public finance and energy sector reforms
N’Djamena turns to Brussels for funds to disarm and reintegrate rebels
Burundi: African Development Bank signs two grant agreements to improve water supply and boost climate change resilience
Dehumanising the Oromo: A Rite of Passage Into Ethiopianness
Former Ethiopian minister arrested for links with Oromo rebels
December 14
Millennium Challenge Corporation Selects Cabo Verde, the Philippines and Tanzania for New Partnerships
Sierra Leone: World Bank Approves $65 Million to Support Macroeconomic Stability and Governance
New Book Explores ‘Democracy, Culture, and Social Change’ in North Africa
Batanga LPG plant opens in Gabon
“Cybersecurity incident” takes down Lesotho’s entire payments system
Comoros Citizens Challenge President Azali’s Eligibility for Third Term
Ethiopian Defense Chief Confirms Drone Attack in Amhara, Vows to continue it
December 15
The beautiful, remote island fit for an (exiled) emperor
Senegal: 4 soldiers killed in the explosion of an anti-tank mine in Casamance
DW’s new series “Shadows of German Colonialism” sheds light on Germany’s role in African history
Nigeria Supreme Court blocks release of Biafra leader Kanu
Ambazonian Insurgents Ravage Nigerian Community For Housing Refugees From Cameroon
Central Bank of Lesotho facing outages after cyberattack
Mayotte: Heightened security likely islandwide through early January amid resurgence of gang violence /update 1
Comoros Sets Sights on Emerging Economy Status by 2030
Taking Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Seriously
December 16
Equatorial Guinea Discusses Space Cooperation with Russia
Central African states uphold Gabon’s suspension after army coup
Chad declares four Sudanese diplomats persona non grata- government statement
Principled Stand With Former British Trust Territory of Southern Cameroons
How Mauritius is mobilising climate finance
December 17
2010 December 17: Arab Spring
Akosombo Dam Spillage: Western Togoland activists are ‘mocking’ us over government neglect – Okudzeto Ablakwa
Ambazonia-Biafra Alliance: No Eulogies, Please.
Chad votes for referendum on new constitution in step towards civilian rule
Oromo Liberation Front blames the government for 150 innocent citizens killed in Oromia Region
December 18
December 18: International Migrants Day
Guinea-Bissau: Act immediately to protect rule of law and independence of the judiciary, says UN expert
Deadly explosion at fuel depot rocks Guinea capital Conakry
US diplomat in Morocco for Western Sahara autonomy talks after Algeria visit
Postcard from Mayotte
2023 in Review: Remarkable Feats from Djibouti’s Growing Space Programme
The Alliance: Unveiling the UAE and Ethiopian Military Connection and its Horrifying Consequences for the Amhara People
December 19
Southern Tunisia: discover Tataouine and its Berber villages
The 6th Arab-Russian cooperation conference in Marrakesh to Algiers’ displeasure
French court validates disputed sale of rare Gabonese Fang mask
Congo: Torrential rains spark fears of epidemic
Starlink goes live in Eswatini months after receiving license
Central Bank of Lesotho restores interbank transfers 8 days after a cyberattack
Charting Namibia’s new investment potential
In-depth: Tigray’s tug of war: The quest for recovery amidst power struggles
December 20
Guinea-Bissau president fires newly appointed prime minister
Abu Dhabi and Conakry close in on armoured vehicles for bauxite deal
Separatist Tuaregs Announce Blockade in Northern Mali
Again, Ambazonia insurgents invade another Cross River community
Kleptocrats and killings: The year in the Commonwealth
Addressing High Maternal Mortality and Newborn Deaths in Lesotho
December 21
COP28: “Climate justice needs language justice!” says OIF
Mauritania: EU allocates additional €2.6 million in humanitarian assistance for Malian refugees
Benin wants to “rapidly” normalize ties with coup-hit neighbours
Mali summons Algerian Ambassador over contacts with Tuareg
Tebboune on reconciliation mission in Kabylia
Africa-India economics at a crossroads: Mauritian hub is crucial
Crisis in South Sudan: What you need to know and how to help
December 22
South Sudan: The EU allocates €600,000 to respond to the threat of cholera outbreak
December 23
Burundi: 20 dead in rebel attack – Government statement
Thousands of IDPs in Amhara region grapple with forced return to unstable areas
December 24
1951 December 24: Libya Independence Day
December 25
Christmas Eve in N’Djamena, Chad: A Security Report Reveals Injuries and Fatalities
Survivors Of Ambazonia Militant Attack In Nigeria Are Experiencing The Festive Season Differently
December 26
Equatorial Guinea Re-affirms its Commitment to Membership of OPEC and Objectives of OPEC+ Cooperation
Gabon: Since the coup, who has Brice Oligui Nguema’s ear?
Cameroon: Separatist activism likely to continue in Southwest and Northwest regions through at least mid-2024 /update 2
Tigray Opposition parties form a covenant for radical change
December 27
Mauritania: The refugees putting out fires – and prejudice
Biafra: Bomb explosion kills 11 at oil site in Bakassi Peninsula
When is the best time to visit the Seychelles?
Swimming Ban in Southern Mayotte: Tourism Sector Braces for Economic Impact
Comoros President Azali Assoumani Initiates Government Reshuffle Amid Political Crisis
December 28
2023’s top 10 Indigenous news stories (commentary)
Benin lifts suspension of imported goods transiting to Niger
Nigeria: Biafra separatist activities likely to persist in southeastern states and Abuja through at least late June /update 14
Central African Republic: peacekeepers deployed in the area of a massacre of 23 civilians
Botswana plans a 1.51% currency depreciation in 2024 to counter inflation
Thundering Amhara Fanos and Myanmar’s Resistance Forces Mirror Revolutions: Parallel Paths to Freedom, Shattering the Foundations of Tyranny
Aerial strike on Ethiopia church grounds kills eight – witnesses
December 29
Liberia fuel tanker explosion death toll rises above 50
Priest brought Biafra refugees to Wicklow without permission – and other strange tales from Dublin and London files
Algerian Foreign Minister says Moroccan counterpart «refused to take his calls»
UAE concludes CEPA negotiations with Congo-Brazzaville
Chad: Supreme court approves ‘yes’ referendum vote
Burundi’s President Says Rwanda Is Backing Rebels Fighting Against His Country
Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye hits out over gay rights and aid
El Nino drought massacres wildlife in Zimbabwe
‘Collective punishment’: Ethiopia drone strikes target civilians in Amhara
December 30
Key geopolitical shifts in 2023 influencing Africa’s position
CAR in talks with US security firm as West eyes Wagner’s ground in Africa
7 Trends Safari Operators in Africa Are Seeing For 2024
December 31
Au revoir, Sahel: Did 2023 crush France’s influence in Africa?
Kanu needs urgent treatment — Indigenous People of Biafra
Head of Sudan’s paramilitary RSF visits Djibouti amid ceasefire efforts
Burundi’s president says homosexuality ‘imported from the West’, calls for stoning gays
The Batwa: Conservation Refugees and the Forgotten People of Uganda
Japan to Boost Ties with Africa, with Eye on China
January 1
1956 January 1: Sudan Independence Day
1960 January 1: Cameroon Independence Day
Sierra Leone pardons 352 inmates
Head, Cross River border community narrates ordeal in hands of Ambazonia rebels
From Lampedusa to Mayotte, a year of reporting alongside migrants
Six killed in disputed region bordering Sudan, South Sudan
January 2
Society Watch: Across the globe, indigenous rights are being trampled in lithium goldrush
Kush: A drug sometimes mixed with human bones is ravaging Sierra Leone
‘We study hard and we no deserve dis suspension’ – Nigerian students for Benin Republic share dia concerns
Tuareg Separatists Reject Proposed ‘Inter-Malian’ Peace Dialogue
Tunisia’s Backsliding Democracy Turns on Migrants
Equatorial Guinea, Africa: Marburg Virus Disease – Revised Operational Strategy – Emergency Appeal
Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act of aggression
Malawi Sends Workers to Israel as Critics Call for Transparency
January 3
Ernest Bai Koroma: Sierra Leone ex-president charged with treason over attempted coup
Biafra: Nnamdi Kanu will be released soon – Reps Deputy Speaker
Mali could recognise Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara
Protests shut down Libya’s Sharara oilfield – engineers
Rwandan entrepreneurs seek El Dorado in Central African Republic
Congo declares state of emergency over devastating floods and landslides
Congo-Brazzaville: Congo – Will Tshisekedi’s Reelection Ease Concerns?
Chad’s Junta Leader Appoints Pro-Democracy Figure as Prime Minister
Eswatini Threatens Action Against Those Linking King Mswati To The killing Of Human Rights Lawyer Thulani Maseko
Former Miss Namibia reveals ambitions to become president
U.S. Should Endorse Somaliland’s Independence
Zambia’s comparability conundrum
January 4
Africans discovered dinosaur fossils long before the term ‘palaeontology’ existed
‘Indigenous’ and ‘local’ shouldn’t be conflated: Q&A with Indigenous leader Sara Olsvig
Who protects nature better: The state or communities? It’s complicated
France-Nigeria: Why Macron speaks Tinubu’s language
Uganda: Refugees in Nakivale one of Africa’s oldest settlements replant lost forests
Technology Students in Africa, Bolstered by ‘Grassroots AI’
Africa and the changing global order
AI expert warns of ‘digital colonization’ in Africa
Cape Verde government audits presidency after controversy with First Lady
Returning Migrants Fight Irregular Migration in Gambia
The online art catalogue that chronicles a stolen African heritage
Algeria and Sierra Leone Jointly Advocate for Peaceful Resolution in Western Sahara
Nabil Ammar plays key role in bagging €150m in EU funds
Tunisia: IFJ calls on Tunisian president to stop prosecution of journalists
Central African Republic: US Firm Bancroft Eyes Wagner Group’s Influence in CAR
Namibia 2024: Promises or Delivery?
Seychelles richest African country, according to Global Finance Magazine
US: Religious Freedom Designations
Zimbabwe as a Growth Hub for Southern Africa
Ethiopia: Security situation likely to remain volatile in Amhara Region through at least late January amid ongoing military operations
2023’s Ethiopians of the Year : Fano Freedom Fighters:
January 5
Putin’s free Russian classes are taking off in Africa
Wild Africa Fund partners Tv network for pioneering kids’ wildlife show in Hausa
Diplomatic Spats in East Africa Spark Conflict Fears
Red Sea shipping attacks prompt Africa price concerns
African Migration to the U.S. Soars as Europe Cracks Down
Will we keep thinking of Africa even after COP28?
The US Re-Engages With Africa
Can An Alliance Get Access to Platform Data for African Researchers?
Fairer global tax won’t be enough to cure Africa’s chronic capital deficit
Switzerland/Gambia: Jammeh-Era Crimes on Trial
Mauritania, a new player in the gas sector?
Liberia: Court Arrests Journalist Sekou Sheriff for Alleged Blackmail, Criminal Coercion
TotalEnergies hires former Benin PM to assess land purchases
Senegal Supreme Court rejects opposition leader Sonko’s appeal of libel conviction
USD 12 billion dispute decided in Tunisia’s favour
The carob tree making its comeback in Tunisia
Gabon gets $68.5M World Bank loan to facilitate access to legal ID, digital services
Central African Republic: Situation Report, 5 Jan 2024
British tricked Indians into boarding slavery ships. Now Mauritius speaks Hindi, Bhojpuri
South Sudan: Food Security Outlook Update, December 2023
Eleven miners trapped after collapse of Zimbabwe mine
Zimbabwe’s Elite Share Their Views on China: What a New Survey Reveals
Indian navy rescues sailors on board a ship attacked by pirates off Somali coast
Oil-Rich Puntland Region of Somalia Elects Leader Amid Tensions
Zambian schools shut for three more weeks due to cholera
‘Over 860 people died of starvation in Ethiopia’s Tigray since Sept.’
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3d Monday of January: Martin Luther King Day
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