AfDB warns Africa’s growth outlook was already under strain before Iran conflict
On 30 March 2026, the African Development Bank (AfDB) reported that risks to Africa’s economic growth were skewed to the downside even before the outbreak […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Mali rejects claims of prisoner swap with militants over fuel convoy security
The Malian Army on Monday, March 30, dismissed reports that it released about 200 suspected terrorists in mid-March in exchange for halting attacks on fuel […]
Congo Court Upholds Sassou-N’Guesso’s Fifth-Term Victory
The Constitutional Court of the Republic of Congo has confirmed over the week-end President Denis Sassou-N’Guesso’s re-election, securing him a fifth term with 94.90% of […]
Ambush Near Mali Border Claims 16 Lives in Western Niger
Armed attackers have killed at least 16 civilians in an ambush on a convoy in western Niger, underscoring persistent insecurity along the country’s volatile border […]
Cameroon: WTO Summit Opens in Yaounde with Renewed Push for Global Trade Reforms
The 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization opened in Yaounde on March 26, 2026, bringing together ministers responsible for Trade, Economy, and Development, […]
ECOWAS Deploys Long-Term Observer Mission Ahead of Benin Presidential Election
The Economic Community of West African States has authorized the deployment of a long-term election observation mission to Benin ahead of its presidential election scheduled […]
Angola Secures $2.5 Billion in Landmark Eurobond Sale Amid Global Market Volatility
The Government of Angola successfully raised 2.5 billion dollars in international financial markets through a new issuance of sovereign Eurobonds, exceeding its initial target of 2 billion dollars and […]
Morocco Ranked Among World’s Safest Countries in Global Terrorism Index 2026
Morocco has once again been recognized as one of the world’s safest nations in terms of terrorism, according to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index published […]
Chad Commits 750 Troops to UN-Backed Anti-Gang Mission in Haiti
Chad has announced plans to deploy 750 security personnel to Haiti as part of a United Nations-backed mission aimed at combating escalating gang violence in […]
Mali: IMF Approves Final Review of Mali’s Economic Program Amid Signs of Recovery
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the second and final review of Mali’s Staff-Monitored Program (SMP), originally launched in March 2025, according to a […]