CAR: Cleansing of Muslim population by anti-balaka
The civil war in Central African Republic that started in 2013 has turned into an “ethnic cleansing of the Muslim population” a United Nations commission […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Zimbabwe: Banks continue to fold up, sector no longer safe
Zimbabwe’s banking sector seems to be crumbling as local banks continue to head out of business. The trend has been continuing for the past couple […]
Libya: Al-Jufrah military base bombarded, 3 countries banned from entry
Forces loyal to the internationally recognized government in Tobruk have intensified their attacks against the militants of the rival government in Tripoli as they bombed […]
Libya a threat to Tunisia, outgoing PM Jomaa
The outgoing Prime Minster of the independent technocratic government Mehdi Jomaa has signaled that despite the efforts to combat terrorism in the country, the threat […]
The Gambia: Coup d’état or not, Jammeh not in the country
Reports have claimed there has been a failed coup d’état attempt in The Gambia although the Government has issued a statement denying the reports. President […]
Algeria: Energy Minister Yousfi laments about oil prices
Energy Minister Youcef Yousfi has called on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to defend the interest of its members rather than letting […]
Sudan orders UN officials out of the country
The Sudanese government has hardened its position against the U.N as it ordered Resident Coordinator Ali al-Za’tari and Country Director Yvonne Helle, both of the […]
Gabon: Opposition leaders interrogated after demonstrations
Opposition figures that organized the Saturday demonstration against the government have been summoned for questioning under allegations that they are trying to disturb the peace […]
Rwanda: Belgium blocks €40 million aid for freedom and governance
Belgium has decided to suspend its €160million aid agreement that it signed with Rwanda because the latter has failed to attain the targets agreed upon. […]
Angola: China gives state company $2bn
State owned energy company, Sonagol, has been given a $2billion loan by the Chinese government to help the company pursue the expansion of its oil […]