DAKAR, Senegal, April 9, 2026/ — Senegalese families remain in limbo in a site called Khar Yalla, a decade after coastal floods destroyed their homes, Human Rights Watch said today. Despite recent progress, the government has not yet provided displaced families with a permanent, durable solution.
Ian Caistor-Parker, University of Warwick During the Mau Mau uprising between 1952 and 1960, the British colonial government confined an estimated 150,000 Kenyans in a sprawling network of “emergency” detention camps.
Life On The Spectrum delves into how families navigate diagnosis, stigma and access to care in Malawi and beyond. The documentary airs from 6th April. Life On The Spectrum, a new documentary from BBC World Service’s investigative unit, BBC Africa Eye, follows the experiences of families caring for children with autism.
Heavy rain swept across parts of Egypt in the early hours of Sunday as the country continued to experience unstable weather. The downpour brought widespread traffic congestion, disrupting the school day across Greater Cairo governorates.
When Abiy Ahmed took office, he was hailed as a visionary of “Medemer” or synergy. However, over the past few years, his domestic and regional policies have pivoted from promised reform to a rigid and often destructive centralisation.
Kwasi Konadu, Colgate University The resolution passed by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 March 2026, seeking recognition of the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity” potentially creates a broader definition of crimes against humanity in international law and allows for restitution claims against perpetrators.
South Africa has no reason to cut ties with Iran, its director general of foreign affairs said, after the new U.S. ambassador was quoted as saying the country’s association with the Islamic Republic impeded good relations with Washington.
African nations are orchestrating a sophisticated legal campaign to secure slavery reparations from the United Kingdom, drawing direct inspiration from the recent diplomatic and judicial precedents set by the Chagos Islands dispute.
Africa’s vexillography—the art of flag design—is far more than a collection of Pan-African colours. Across the continent, national banners serve as visual manifestos, blending ancient mysticism, revolutionary fervour, and ecological pride.
The legislative landscape in Senegal is witnessing a significant shift as lawmakers push for a stringent amendment to the country’s penal code.
