U.S. hypocrisy, war in Western Sahara could ignite North Africa
The freedom struggle for Western Sahara, a state in Northwest Africa, was recently discussed by experts worried about increased violence between Sahrawi Arab Democratic...
The response to military coups in Africa remains toothless
Getting rid of incentives for military takeovers in Africa is something regional organizations like the Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS) and the Intergovernmental...
Kenya reopens case on woman allegedly killed by UK soldier
NAIROBI, Kenya—Police in Kenya say they are reopening the case of a local woman allegedly killed by a British soldier years ago. The country’s police...
A landmark as South Africa’s ANC dips below 50 percent support
CAPE TOWN, South Africa—South Africa’s ruling African National Congress party has received less than 50 percent of votes in nationwide elections for the first...
Willing to suffer economic hardship, demonstrators have been unable to oust Sudanese military regime
Prices on the streets of Sudan have skyrocketed, and with few dollars in circulation, it’s difficult not to go without. On top of the country’s...
U.S. created the atmosphere in Sudan for military coup: Journalist
The United States created the political atmosphere in the Republic of Sudan that led to the military coup in the African country, according to...
Sudan protesters: ‘We will not negotiate any more with the military’
Thousands took to the streets of Khartoum recently in response to Sudan’s latest military coup. “We reject the statement (made by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan)...
How months of tensions led to Sudan’s coup
CAIRO—The military coup in Sudan threatens to wreck the country’s fragile transition to democracy, more than two years after a popular uprising forced the...
Labor unrest explodes around the Continent for wage hikes and back pay
(GIN)—As American workers are demanding raises after years of stagnant wages, African workers are also seeking salary hikes, back pay and other benefits in...
The important history of ancient Sudan
KHARTOUM, Sudan—My first response after touring the Sudan National Museum in Khartoum was that it was a sin and a shame that a country...