Breaking the silence on gender-based violence in Zambia Zambia in southern Africa has some of the highest rates of reported gender-based violence in the world. Karen Creed and camera man Brian Walsh travelled there, supported by the Simon Cumbers Media Fund, to look at the impact of this violence on women and girls. Africa • 01 May 25
Breaking the silence on gender-based violence in Zambia Zambia in southern Africa has some of the highest rates of reported gender-based violence in the world. Karen Creed and camera man Brian Walsh travelled there, supported by the Simon Cumbers Media Fund, to look at the impact of this violence on women and girls. Africa • 01 May 25
PwC shuts operations in nine African countries PwC shut operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries last month following a strategic review, the Big Four accounting firm said, in response to a media report that said the company exited over a dozen countries to avoid scandals. Business • 16 Apr 25
PwC shuts operations in nine African countries PwC shut operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries last month following a strategic review, the Big Four accounting firm said, in response to a media report that said the company exited over a dozen countries to avoid scandals. Business • 16 Apr 25
Where does Sudan war stand after 2 years of devastation? Sudan has entered its third year of war, with no sign of respite for war-weary civilians. Here is a snapshot of where things stand: World • 15 Apr 25
Where does Sudan war stand after 2 years of devastation? Sudan has entered its third year of war, with no sign of respite for war-weary civilians. Here is a snapshot of where things stand: World • 15 Apr 25
Decreased funding complicating famine in Sudan, says WFP With the war in Sudan marking its second anniversary, the World Food Programme said decreasing global funding resources are further complicating the dire hunger situation in the country. Sudan • 15 Apr 25
Decreased funding complicating famine in Sudan, says WFP With the war in Sudan marking its second anniversary, the World Food Programme said decreasing global funding resources are further complicating the dire hunger situation in the country. Sudan • 15 Apr 25
Nations call for immediate end to 'horrific' Sudan war The UK led international calls for a swift end to the devastating war in Sudan, hosting a gathering of world officials with fresh pledges of humanitarian aid as the conflict which has cost thousands of lives entered its third year. Sudan • 15 Apr 25
Nations call for immediate end to 'horrific' Sudan war The UK led international calls for a swift end to the devastating war in Sudan, hosting a gathering of world officials with fresh pledges of humanitarian aid as the conflict which has cost thousands of lives entered its third year. Sudan • 15 Apr 25
Over 100 feared dead in Sudan paramilitary attacks More than 100 people, including 20 children, are now feared dead in Sudan following paramilitary attacks on the besieged Darfur city of El-Fasher and two nearby famine-hit camps, the United Nations has said. World • 12 Apr 25
Over 100 feared dead in Sudan paramilitary attacks More than 100 people, including 20 children, are now feared dead in Sudan following paramilitary attacks on the besieged Darfur city of El-Fasher and two nearby famine-hit camps, the United Nations has said. World • 12 Apr 25
Irish nun honoured for 70 years of work in Sierra Leone An Irish nun who has worked in Sierra Leone for 70 years has received a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for her work in education and the development of women. Ireland • 13 Feb 25
Irish nun honoured for 70 years of work in Sierra Leone An Irish nun who has worked in Sierra Leone for 70 years has received a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for her work in education and the development of women. Ireland • 13 Feb 25
Irish citizen among 14 people jailed over protest in Togo Fourteen people, including an Irish citizen, have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Togo for taking part in a banned protest against the dynasty that has ruled the west African country for more than five decades. World • 07 Feb 25
Irish citizen among 14 people jailed over protest in Togo Fourteen people, including an Irish citizen, have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Togo for taking part in a banned protest against the dynasty that has ruled the west African country for more than five decades. World • 07 Feb 25
Rubio presses Rwanda leader for ceasefire in DR Congo US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pressed Rwanda for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo as he voiced alarm over Kigali-backed rebels entering the key city of Goma. World • 29 Jan 25
Rubio presses Rwanda leader for ceasefire in DR Congo US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pressed Rwanda for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo as he voiced alarm over Kigali-backed rebels entering the key city of Goma. World • 29 Jan 25
Rubio presses Rwanda leader for ceasefire in DR Congo US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed Rwanda for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo as he voiced alarm over Kigali-backed rebels entering the key city of Goma. World • 29 Jan 25
Rubio presses Rwanda leader for ceasefire in DR Congo US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed Rwanda for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo as he voiced alarm over Kigali-backed rebels entering the key city of Goma. World • 29 Jan 25
Embassies attacked in Congo's capital amid unrest The French, US, Rwandan, Ugandan and Kenyan embassies in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa were attacked by protesters, a European diplomatic source said. World • 28 Jan 25
Embassies attacked in Congo's capital amid unrest The French, US, Rwandan, Ugandan and Kenyan embassies in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa were attacked by protesters, a European diplomatic source said. World • 28 Jan 25
Famine spreads to five regions of Sudan, monitor says Famine in Sudan has expanded to five areas and will likely spread to another five by May, the global hunger monitor has reported, while warring parties continue to disrupt humanitarian aid needed to alleviate one of the worst starvation crises in modern times. News • 24 Dec 24
Famine spreads to five regions of Sudan, monitor says Famine in Sudan has expanded to five areas and will likely spread to another five by May, the global hunger monitor has reported, while warring parties continue to disrupt humanitarian aid needed to alleviate one of the worst starvation crises in modern times. News • 24 Dec 24
War and climate threatening Sudan's food supply "Some of them we saved, but there are some where they had severe malnutrition ... we tried to save them, but we couldn't. We have seven children under five who died from malnutrition, and more and more patients will die." Africa • 19 Dec 24
War and climate threatening Sudan's food supply "Some of them we saved, but there are some where they had severe malnutrition ... we tried to save them, but we couldn't. We have seven children under five who died from malnutrition, and more and more patients will die." Africa • 19 Dec 24
More aid needed as millions displaced by war in Sudan "We don't have enough and are appealing for any sort of help to get more resources." That's the call from Duke Nyauncho, Trocaire's Finance and Operations Manager in Sudan. World • 18 Dec 24
More aid needed as millions displaced by war in Sudan "We don't have enough and are appealing for any sort of help to get more resources." That's the call from Duke Nyauncho, Trocaire's Finance and Operations Manager in Sudan. World • 18 Dec 24
Children die as world ignores Sudan's humanitarian crisis Aid agencies say Sudan is suffering the worst humanitarian catastrophe in recent history, yet the crisis in the northeast African country remains unknown to most of the world. World • 17 Dec 24
Children die as world ignores Sudan's humanitarian crisis Aid agencies say Sudan is suffering the worst humanitarian catastrophe in recent history, yet the crisis in the northeast African country remains unknown to most of the world. World • 17 Dec 24
Kenya court finds two guilty of Olympian's murder Two Kenyan men have been found guilty of murdering Ugandan Olympic distance runner Benjamin Kiplagat, found stabbed to death in the east African country's north-west on New Year's Eve. World • 28 Oct 24
Kenya court finds two guilty of Olympian's murder Two Kenyan men have been found guilty of murdering Ugandan Olympic distance runner Benjamin Kiplagat, found stabbed to death in the east African country's north-west on New Year's Eve. World • 28 Oct 24
Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 147 in Nigeria An explosion tore through crowds of people who had rushed to collect fuel spilling from a crashed tanker in northern Nigeria, killing at least 147, the national emergency agency said. World • 16 Oct 24
Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 147 in Nigeria An explosion tore through crowds of people who had rushed to collect fuel spilling from a crashed tanker in northern Nigeria, killing at least 147, the national emergency agency said. World • 16 Oct 24
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants amid food shortages Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, while also tackling a ballooning population of the animals, the country's wildlife authority said. Africa • 13 Sep 24
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants amid food shortages Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, while also tackling a ballooning population of the animals, the country's wildlife authority said. Africa • 13 Sep 24
Africa CDC declares mpox public health emergency Africa's top public health body has declared a public health emergency of continental security over an outbreak of mpox that spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries. World • 13 Aug 24
Africa CDC declares mpox public health emergency Africa's top public health body has declared a public health emergency of continental security over an outbreak of mpox that spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries. World • 13 Aug 24
Kenya starvation cult leader on trial over mass deaths The leader of a Kenyan starvation cult went on trial for manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in one of the world's worst cult-related tragedies. World • 12 Aug 24
Kenya starvation cult leader on trial over mass deaths The leader of a Kenyan starvation cult went on trial for manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in one of the world's worst cult-related tragedies. World • 12 Aug 24
25 dead, dozens missing after boat capsized off Africa At least 25 people have died and dozens are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania, the country's news agency AMI said, in the latest in a series of migrant tragedies off west Africa. World • 24 Jul 24
25 dead, dozens missing after boat capsized off Africa At least 25 people have died and dozens are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania, the country's news agency AMI said, in the latest in a series of migrant tragedies off west Africa. World • 24 Jul 24
Rwanda plan cost €830m to deport 4 people, UK govt says The Conservative government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda was the "most shocking waste of taxpayer money I have ever seen", Britain's Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said. Africa • 22 Jul 24
Rwanda plan cost €830m to deport 4 people, UK govt says The Conservative government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda was the "most shocking waste of taxpayer money I have ever seen", Britain's Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said. Africa • 22 Jul 24
Five killed in Somali car bomb blast during Euro final Five people have been killed in a powerful car bomb blast at a café in the Somali capital Mogadishu that was packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final, local media said, citing police. World • 15 Jul 24
Five killed in Somali car bomb blast during Euro final Five people have been killed in a powerful car bomb blast at a café in the Somali capital Mogadishu that was packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final, local media said, citing police. World • 15 Jul 24
At least 18 people killed in series of Nigeria attacks At least 18 people have been killed and 19 seriously wounded in attacks targeting a wedding, a hospital and a funeral in northeastern Nigeria, authorities said. World • 30 Jun 24
At least 18 people killed in series of Nigeria attacks At least 18 people have been killed and 19 seriously wounded in attacks targeting a wedding, a hospital and a funeral in northeastern Nigeria, authorities said. World • 30 Jun 24
Kenya police fire rubber bullets at protesters Kenyan police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators in Nairobi, as protesters returned to the streets despite President William Ruto abandoned contentious tax hikes after deadly clashes. World • 27 Jun 24
Kenya police fire rubber bullets at protesters Kenyan police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators in Nairobi, as protesters returned to the streets despite President William Ruto abandoned contentious tax hikes after deadly clashes. World • 27 Jun 24
