DRC: Pope Prays for Victims of Violence, Calls for Quick Accord
Pope Francis on Sunday urged leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo to act quickly to resolve the political crisis and curb violence in the […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Gambia’s New President Orders Release of 171 Inmates, Pledges Fresh Start
The Gambia’s new president Adama Barrow this weekend ordered the release of 171 inmates in the tiny West African nation’s notorious 2 Mile Prison. They […]
DRC cannot afford $1.8bn Election in 2017 – Gov’t
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Minister of State in charge of Budget, Pierre Kangudia Mbayi on Wednesday said the country cannot afford the cost of […]
Guinea Suspends Beauty Pageants after Skimpy Bikinis Saga
Guinea Conakry government has temporarily banned beauty pageants in the country after some models wore skimpy swimsuits deemed as offensive and “a shame” to Guinean […]
Radio, the information leader in Africa – UNESCO
The United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO on Monday said Radio is Africa’s most influential information outlet. The Survey released by the UN […]
CAR: U.N. air strikes repulse rebels, kill scores
The United Nations’ troops have repulsed armed militiamen over the weekend from entering the town of Bambari, in the eastern part of the Central African […]
EU launches $47 billion fund for Africa
The European Union this week launched a $47 billion development fund for Africa. The African Economic Development Fund is to help accelerate African countries economic […]
South Africa: National Minimum Wage to Increase by 20% from 2018
South Africa will introduce a national minimum wage of $261 per month in 2018, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday. The move comes after […]
Fresh Mutiny in Côte d’Ivoire as 8,400 Troops Await $19,476 Bonus
Heavy gunfire erupted in the Ivorian coastal town of Adiake on Tuesday, where disgruntled soldiers fired their weapons into the air, local media reported. “Gunfire […]
Tunisia: UN Slams Violation of Inmates’ Rights
The United Nations has called on Tunisian authorities to improve prison conditions in the country after UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of […]