Samuel Gebre
COVID-Denying President Dies Aged 61
Tanzania's John Magufuli never wore a mask in public and promoted herbal remedies to stave off COVID. According to the country's opposition he died from coronavirus.
Satellite Images Show Refugee Camps Under Attack in Ethiopia
It comes as minutes seen by VICE World News reveal NGOs fear hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of starvation unless aid agencies are given access to the region.
‘We’re Ready to Die’ – Ethiopian Civil War Reaches Crucial Stage
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has given the Tigray regional forces a 72-hour ultimatum to surrender. So far they haven’t.
How Tanzania Got To This Point
After internet slowdowns, arrests, and violence, Tanzania’s 2020 elections have not been free or fair.
Tanzania’s Opposition Leader was Shot 16 Times. Now He's Challenging the President
Tundu Lissu is the main contender standing in the way of Tanzanian president John Magufuli’s attempt at securing a second term in office.
African Union Lifts Mali Sanctions in Support of Civilian Rule
Suspensions were placed on the West African nation following a bloodless coup in August.
Expect Plagues of Locusts as Climate Change Gets Worse, Say Scientists
A swarm of 40 million locusts eats the same amount of food in one day as about 35,000 humans, threatening the livelihoods of millions of people.
US Intervenes in Dispute Between Ethiopia and Egypt
A River Nile dam project has caused tension between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan. Ethiopia has now moved forward with the project before reaching an agreement with either country.
Mali’s President Deposed in Military Coup Following Months of Protests
Ibrahim Boubacar Keita’s attempts to appease pro-democracy demonstrators over the past several months were deemed inefficient.
West African Leaders Are Struggling to Solve Mali’s Growing Political Crisis
Fourteen demonstrators were killed as thousands of young people took to the streets demanding the resignation of President Keita following accusations of election fraud.
Ethiopia's Nobel Peace Prize-Winning Prime Minister Might Be Giving Up On Peace
Protests following the assassination of prominent activist and musician Hachalu Hundesa has nudged Abiy Ahmed to roll back some freedoms in Africa's second-most populous nation.