Senegal Engages IMF in Fresh Talks on Economic Support Programme
Authorities from Senegal have held a series of discussions in New York with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as part of preliminary negotiations toward a […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Benin: Wadagni Poised for Victory as Benin Opposition Concedes Early
Opposition candidate Paul Hounkpe conceded defeat on Monday, April 13 following the April 12, 2026 presidential election in Benin, acknowledging a clear lead by ruling […]
Pope Leo Begins 10-Day Africa Tour to Spotlight Continental Challenges
Pope Leo XIV has embarked on a 10-day African tour from April 13 to 23, 2026, in a high-profile pastoral and diplomatic mission aimed at […]
Benin Votes Amid Security Fears and Opposition Crackdown Concerns
Voters in Benin are set to head to the polls on Sunday, April 12, to elect a new President, as incumbent Patrice Talon prepares to […]
Djibouti Heads to Predictable Polls as Guelleh Eyes Sixth Term
Voters in Djibouti are heading to the polls on Friday, April 10, to elect a President in a race widely seen as lacking suspense, with […]
M23 Signals Fresh Switzerland Talks as Stalled Doha Process Faces Uncertainty
The March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group has announced that a new round of dialogue with the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]
Gambia Names UK Prosecutor to Lead Justice Drive Over Jammeh-Era Atrocities
The Gambia has appointed British barrister Martin Hackett as its first special prosecutor to pursue cases linked to human rights abuses committed during the 22-year […]
New Sahel Coalition Emerges to Challenge Military Rule Across Three Nations
A new cross-border citizens’ movement, the Alliance of Democrats of the Sahel, was launched on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, bringing together Civil society actors, political […]
Rwanda marks 32 years since 1994 genocide with week-long remembrance
On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Rwanda has begun its annual commemoration week marking 32 years since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, with President Paul […]
CAF President heads to Senegal in bid to ease tensions over disputed ruling
The President of Confederation of African Football, Patrice Motsepe, is expected today (Wednesday) in Senegal as part of a high-level mediation effort aimed at de-escalating […]