Paul Biya Extends 43-Year Rule with Eighth Presidential Term in Cameroon
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya was sworn in on Thursday for an unprecedented eighth term, cementing his 43-year grip on power after winning 53.66% of the […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Amnesty Accuses Tunisia of Widespread Abuses Against Migrants, EU of ‘Complicity’
Amnesty International has condemned Tunisia for what it describes as “horrific” human rights violations against refugees and migrants, particularly those from sub-Saharan Africa. In a […]
EU Urges Humanitarian Corridor Amid Renewed Congo Conflict
The European Union has called on parties involved in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to open a humanitarian corridor and allow the […]
Benin, Togo and Niger Owe Nigeria $20 Million for Electricity Supply
Nigeria remains a critical power supplier in West Africa despite its ongoing domestic electricity shortages. In the first half of 2025, Benin, Togo, and Niger […]
Ivorian Constitutional Council Confirms Ouattara’s Fourth-Term Victory
The Constitutional Council of Côte d’Ivoire has formally validated on Tuesday President Alassane Ouattara’s re-election for a fourth five-year term, confirming the results of the […]
Senegal Secures IMF Confidence as Mission Concludes in Dakar
Senegal has earned a vote of confidence from the International Monetary Fund following the conclusion of an IMF mission led by Edward Gemayel on 4 […]
Guinea’s Transition Takes a New Turn as interim president Enters Presidential Race
General Mamadi Doumbouya on Monday formally submitted his candidacy for Guinea’s 28 December presidential election, reversing his earlier pledge not to contest after leading a […]
Cameroon Government Decries Post-Election Unrest
Cameroon’s Minister of Communication, Rene Emmanuel Sadi, on Monday condemned the violent protests and civil disobedience actions that erupted following the 12 October presidential election. […]
Guinea-Bissau Launches Crucial Election Campaign Amid Calls for Stability
Guinea-Bissau has opened its general election campaign ahead of the 23 November polls, where approximately 860,000 citizens will elect a President and 102 members of […]
DRC and M23 Set to Renew Peace Talks in Doha Amid Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
Peace negotiations between the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the M23 rebel group are scheduled to resume this week in Doha, […]