Talon Dismisses Foiled Benin Coup as Isolated Attack by Rogue Trainees
Benin’s President Patrice Talon said on Thursday, 18 December that the attempted coup of December 7, 2025 lacked backing from any significant segment of the […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Togo Revises 2025 Budget Amid Persistent Economic Uncertainties
Togo’s Government undertook a major adjustment of the national budget on 17 December 2025, adopting a revised finance law for the 2025 fiscal year. The […]
Rwanda Reports Significant Decline in Child Stunting and Mortality in Latest Survey
Rwanda’s most recent Demographic and Health Survey, released on Wednesday, December 17, indicates a steady reduction in child stunting among children under five, falling from […]
Nigeria Apologizes to Burkina Faso for Unauthorized Military Aircraft Landing
Nigeria has formally apologized to Burkina Faso following the emergency landing of a Nigerian military aircraft in Bobo Dioulasso last week, without prior permission. Nigerian […]
M23 Signals Planned Withdrawal from Uvira as Eastern Congo Violence Tests U.S.-Brokered Peace Deal
https://rwandadispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/M23-fighters-700×375.jpg On Tuesday, 16 December, Rwanda-backed M23 rebels announced plans to withdraw from Uvira, a strategic city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo seized last […]
Teachers Among Dozens Feared Dead After River Tragedy in Western DR Congo
At least 30 people, the majority of them teachers, have been confirmed dead following the capsizing of a passenger boat on the Kwango River in […]
Côte d’Ivoire Gold Miners Begin Paying New 8% Revenue Royalty After Months of Dispute
Gold mining companies in Côte d’Ivoire have started paying a new 8% revenue royalty, retroactive to January, following months of disagreement over its legality, three […]
World Bank Approves $150 Million to Boost Private Investment and Employment in Togo
On Monday, 15 December 2025, the World Bank Group approved US$150 million (approximately 83.7 billion FCFA) in funding to Togo, aimed at stimulating private investment […]
Côte d’Ivoire Bonds Rally After Fitch Upgrade Signals Strong Growth and Fiscal Gains
Côte d’Ivoire’s international bonds advanced on Monday, 15 December, following a credit rating upgrade by Fitch Ratings, reflecting investor confidence in the West African country’s […]
France Hands Ex-Congo Rebel Leader 30-Year Sentence in Landmark Universal Jurisdiction Ruling
A Paris criminal Court, on Monday, 15 December, sentenced former Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison for complicity in crimes against […]