Cameroon Separatists Declare Temporary Ceasefire Ahead of Papal Visit
Separatist groups in Cameroon have announced a temporary halt in hostilities, granting a three-day “safe travel passage” ahead of the visit of Pope Leo XIV, […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Mozambique Signals Fresh IMF Deal After Early €630m Debt Repayment
The Government of Mozambique has confirmed it is moving towards a new support programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following the early repayment of […]
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 […]
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 […]