AES Prepares to Leave the ICC After Its Withdrawal from ECOWAS
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, is moving toward an exit from the International Criminal Court (ICC). During an […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
U.S. Flags 16 African Countries as High-risk Destinations in Latest Travel Advisory
The United States has listed 16 African countries in its highest-level travel advisory as of September 2025, urging its citizens to avoid or reconsider travel […]
Floods Displace Thousands in Niger, affecting Schools Ahead of Academic Year
Authorities in Niger report that 246,228 people have been affected by floods since the onset of this year’s rainy season, disrupting communities across 122 municipalities. […]
Burkina Faso Waives Visa Fees for All African Nationals
Burkina Faso has announced that citizens of all African countries will now have their visa processing fees waived, in a move aimed at boosting continental […]
Africa’s LGBTQ+ battlefront: progress amid political weaponization
Across Africa in 2024, LGBTQ+ rights became a flashpoint in electoral politics, with candidates in several countries using anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric to rally conservative support and […]
HRC: Morocco Highlighted as Model of Integrated Development and Stability in Africa
Participants in a panel discussion, held in Geneva on the sidelines of the 60th session of the Human Rights Council, debated development challenges and prospects […]
African Union Plans Mineral Coalition to Drive Climate-Resilient Development
The African Union (AU) has announced plans to establish a coalition of critical mineral-producing nations, positioning the continent to better manage soaring global demand for […]
Niger: HRW Sounds Alarm over Escalating ISIS Violence in Tillabéri
Human Rights Watch has warned of a sharp rise in Islamic State attacks in Niger’s Tillabéri region, documenting at least 127 civilian deaths in five […]
Forbes ranks Morocco among World’s top travel destinations for 2025
Forbes has named Morocco the 6th best destination in the world to visit in 2025, highlighting the country’s diverse attractions, rich culture and growing international […]
Forty Nations Rally Behind Morocco’s Sahara Sovereignty at UNHRC
A coalition of forty countries delivered unified support for Morocco’s sovereignty over its Sahara provinces during the UN Human Rights Council’s 60th session in Geneva, […]