Mali: killings could undermine July’s presidential election – UN
The UN human rights office on Tuesday said killings of almost 300 Malian civilians in fighting between rival militias this year, could threaten the outcome […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
West Africa-Sahel: signs of democratic progress amid continued ‘devastating’ violence
There have been “positive developments” when it comes to democratization across the vast West Africa and Sahel region, but that has been “competing with the […]
Obama ends two-day visit to Kenya, first since leaving the White House
Former US President Barack Obama has completed a two-day visit in Kenya, his first to Africa since leaving the White House. In Kenya, his father’s […]
South Africa: UAE to invest $10 bln in Tourism and Mining
South African presidency last weekend said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged to invest about $10billion in the southern African nation’s economy, including the […]
Ethiopian rebel group declares unilateral temporary ceasefire
An Eritrea-based Ethiopian rebel group, the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), on Thursday announced a unilateral temporary ceasefire, saying it has instructed its forces operating in […]
China-built free trade zone inaugurated in Djibouti
The China-built International Free Trade Zone (DIFTZ) in Djibouti was inaugurated last week in the presence of several African heads of state. The $370-million project […]
AfDB Convenes Africa Energy Market Place
The inaugural edition of the Africa Energy Market Place (AEMP) was held July 6-7 with the participation of more than 300 public, private and civil […]
ICC orders release of Congo “warlord” Jean-Pierre Bemba
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) ordered the release of former DRC vice-president, who was acquitted last week of war crimes. The Hague-based court […]
Katumbi holds peaceful rally in DRC, Kabila ready to hand over power
Democratic Republic of Congo self-exiled opposition leader Moise Katumbi has addressed thousands of supporters during a rally on Saturday. The businessman and former governor of […]
DR Congo’s PM to sign new mining code despite miners’ opposition
Democratic Republic of Congo Prime Minister will sign into law this Friday regulations to immediately implement a new mining code that will replace the previous […]