The Blue Nile is a renegade river, according to Sudanese farmer Osman Idris, its unpredictable flooding swallowing crops and houses as it crashes through Sudan from Ethiopia on its way to Egypt.

Leaders of Nigeria, Niger and Benin meet to discuss border protection

At a meeting in Berlin, African leaders will discuss the state of the 'Compact with Africa' project with German Chancellor Angela Merkel. So far, it has fallen short of expectations.

Ethiopian press freedom gained a much-needed push thanks to reforms by prime minister Abiy Ahmed. But already the push back is occurring.

Second vaccine brings fresh hope in DRC's fight against Ebola

Residents of Ethiopia's Sidama zone are set to vote in a referendum to decide if they want to become the country's tenth semi-autonomous state. The Sidamas have been campaigning for regional independence for decades.

As Uganda moves closer to 2021 elections, the opposition has a tough fight ahead to loosen President Yoweri Museveni's three-decade hold on power.

South Sudan has once again postponed the forming of a unity government. In 100 days the country is to begin a new attempt after "critical tasks" are resolved. Many citizens are starting to worry about the delay.

Libya refugee crisis: the UNHCR raises the alarm on migrant detention centres

This renewed Russia-Africa partnership could become another debt trap for Africa. African leaders should tread with caution signing nuclear power deals with their newfound friend – Vladimir Putin, says DW's Isaac Mugabi.

Descent-based slavery in Mali and the African migrants stranded in Mexico

Activists bring poachers to justice in DR Congo, water outages in Guadeloupe and more