Officials Report Over 90 Fatalities in Mozambique Ferry Tragedy
Local officials have reported that over 90 individuals perished when a ferry capsized off Mozambique’s northern coast. In Nampula province, it was confirmed that out […]
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Political Turmoil in Togo: Arrests Amidst Constitutional Reform Controversy
Nine politicians from Togo, campaigning against constitutional changes that would potentially enable President Faure Gnassingbe to prolong his 19-year tenure, have been detained, according to […]
Faye, Senegal’s President, Names Sonko as Prime Minister, a Trusted Ally
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, the newly inaugurated President of Senegal, appointed Ousmane Sonko, a prominent political figure and his key supporter, as prime minister on Tuesday, […]
Ivory Coast Set to Raise Official Cocoa Farmgate Price
Ivory Coast, recognized as the premier cocoa exporter worldwide, is poised to elevate its official cocoa farmgate price from 1,000 CFA to 1,500 CFA francs […]
Congo Names First Female Prime Minister Amid Rising Eastern Violence
On Monday, Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi appointed Judith Suminwa Tuluka as the nation’s first female prime minister, a move aligning with his […]
Mali’s Political Parties Call for Elections Amid Junta’s Broken Transition Pledge
In Mali, political factions are urging the junta to set a timeline for presidential elections, following its failure to conduct polls within the 24 months […]
S&P Affirms Morocco’s Ratings at ‘BB+/B’ with Positive Outlook
American credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has affirmed Morocco’s long- and short-term local and foreign currency sovereign credit ratings at ‘BB+/B’ with positive outlook. […]
Senegal’s Highest Court Confirms Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Election Win
Senegal’s Constitutional Council recently confirmed Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the president-elect, clearing the path for him to become the country’s fifth president with his inauguration […]
Madagascar Cyclone Gamane Claims Lives of 18, Displaces Thousands
This week, a tropical cyclone named Gamane hit Madagascar, resulting in the deaths of at least 18 individuals and displacing thousands, according to the country’s […]
Mali: Rights Groups Report Russian Wagner Mercenaries Assisting Army in Civilian Casualties
Human rights reports this week disclose the involvement of the Russian private military group Wagner in aiding government forces in central and northern Mali, conducting […]