Eight Killed, Five Injured in Mine Collapse in Central African Republic
An artisanal mine collapsed on Thursday, March 12, 2026, morning in the Central African Republic, killing eight people and injuring five others, according to miners […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Senegal’s Cotton Production Rebounds After Years of Decline
Senegal’s cotton sector is showing signs of recovery after years of declining output since the record 52,000 tonnes produced in 2007. Production has improved over […]
Senegal Lawmakers Approve Tougher Penalties for Same-Sex Relations
Lawmakers in Senegal have adopted legislation increasing penalties for same-sex relations, with the National Assembly approving the measure on Wednesday, March 11. The reform amends […]
Drone Explosions Kill UN Aid Worker in Goma Amid Escalating Eastern Congo Conflict
A series of drone explosions struck downtown Goma on Wednesday, killing at least one person, a United Nations aid worker, and heightening tensions in eastern […]
Cameroon Prepares to Host WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé
Cameroon has announced its readiness to host the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO), scheduled to take place in the capital, Yaoundé, […]
Ivorian Presidency Names Gaoussou Toure as New National Mediator
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara appointed Gaoussou Toure as the country’s new national Mediator, the Presidency confirmed. The appointment was made on Tuesday, March 10. Toure, […]
Kagame Positions Nuclear Energy as Pillar of Rwanda’s Vision 2050
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has identified nuclear power as a central component of the country’s long-term development agenda under Vision 2050, calling for stronger global […]
AU Commission raises concern over rising tensions in Arabian Gulf
The African Union Commission (AUC) has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Arabian Gulf following recent attacks on key infrastructure, warning that the situation […]
Senegal removes mandatory vaccination certificate for incoming travellers
Senegal has announced that travellers entering the country are no longer required to present an international vaccination certificate. In a communiqué issued on Monday, March […]
Madagascar President dismisses Prime minister and entire Cabinet
Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina has dismissed Prime Minister and the entire Cabinet, according to a statement issued by the Presidency on March 9. Presidential spokesperson […]