Part of the deal is to stem migration flows to Europe, but watchdog groups insist it overlooks the El-Sisi government’s record and breaches of human rights.

The secretary of state’s third trip of the year is seen as a frantic attempt to counter China’s and Russia’s inroads on the continent.

With six million malaria cases and 11,000 deaths recorded each year, Cameroon hopes to use vaccination campaigns to save lives and its health system.

Somalia claims move is a gross violation of its sovereignty; breakaway Somaliland says it has the U.N.-enshrined right to independence.

‘The Malian government’s request for withdrawal of [U.N. peacekeepers] demonstrates its trust in [the Wagner group] and its own defense forces.’

President Alexander Lukashenko has been sanctioned by the West for his firm backing of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

More countries announce that they’re leaving the G5 Sahel security confederation amid rising jihadist attacks by al-Qaeda and ISIS.

President Klaus Iohannis ends his four-nation tour, widely seen as part of attempts by smaller former communist states to compete with Russia in Africa.

The Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group is making major territorial gains in long-running civil war, forcing some rebel groups to pick up arms and unite.

Three months after a military coup, rights groups have sounded alarm over abuses even as the West African nation grapples with international sanctions.