ECOWAS Condemns Coordinated Terror Attacks in Mali, Calls for Regional Security Unity
The ECOWAS has strongly condemned a wave of coordinated terrorist attacks across Mali, describing them as a grave threat to peace and stability in the […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Algiers must “play it straight,” by Mamadou Mouth BANE
The author calls on Algeria to “play it straight” in the Sahel security crisis, echoing an expression used by Emmanuel Macron. He argues that Algiers […]
Mali Defence Minister Killed in Coordinated Jihadist Assault as Nationwide Attacks Intensify
Mali’s Defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed after sustaining injuries from a suicide truck bombing that targeted his residence in Kati near the capital, Bamako, […]
Sahara: London Reaffirms Support for Morocco Autonomy Plan & Lauds Strategic Partnership with Rabat
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has reaffirmed her country’s firm support for Morocco’s Autonomy Plan for the Sahara, saying it is “the most credible, viable […]
Benin President-Elect Wadagni to Be Sworn in on May 24
Romuald Wadagni, who won Benin’s April 12 presidential election, will be sworn into office on May 24, according to an announcement yesterday, April 23, by […]
Pope Leo condemns prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea during Africa tour
Pope Leo on Wednesday criticized the treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, highlighting poor sanitary conditions and human rights concerns ahead of a planned visit […]
French Foreign Minister Barrot to visit Togo amid Sahel security and diplomatic realignment
Jean-Noël Barrot will undertake a two-day official visit to Togo from April 23 to 24, at a critical juncture for Franco-African relations and regional stability […]
Togo Opposition Boycotts 27 April Independence Celebrations
The main opposition party in Togo, the National Alliance for Change (ANC), led by Jean-Pierre Fabre on Tuesday, announced it will boycott the official Independence […]
Burundi, UNHCR launch voluntary return programme for Congolese refugees amid funding shortfalls
The Government of Burundi, in partnership with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has announced a voluntary repatriation programme for thousands of refugees […]
Senegal’s ICS secures raw materials, targets higher fertilizer output despite global supply disruptions
Industries Chimiques du Sénégal (ICS) has confirmed it secured critical raw materials in advance of the Middle East conflict, insulating its production pipeline from ongoing […]