Mali Halts Artisanal Gold Mining Amid Rainy Season Fears to Avert Fatal Landslides
In a bid to safeguard lives as torrential rains approach, Mali has suspended all artisanal gold mining activities from June through September 2025. The Ministry […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Senegal Shifts Gears Toward Self-Reliance Through Domestic Revenue Overhaul
Facing the fiscal pressures of suspended international support, Senegal is pivoting toward a bold path of economic sovereignty by intensifying domestic tax compliance. Prime Minister […]
U.S. eyes Rwanda as deportation hub amid political motives and rights concerns
The United States is nearing a controversial agreement with Rwanda to host asylum seekers and migrants denied entry at the U.S. border, echoing the UK’s […]
Bill Gates to donate most of his wealth to support health education in Africa
Bill Gates of Microsoft has promised to donate most of his wealth to promote health and education services across Africa over the next 20 years. […]
DRC: Fayulu Warns of National Fragmentation, Urges Congolese Leaders to Embrace Dialogue Amid Growing Crisis
In a solemn video address released on 2 June 2025, Congolese opposition leader Martin Fayulu sounded the alarm over what he described as the Democratic […]
Benin Rebukes Niger’s Terror Allegations Amid Escalating Diplomatic Rift
Benin’s Government has firmly dismissed recent accusations from Niger’s transitional president, General Abdourahamane Tiani, who claimed that Beninese territory is hosting terrorist training camps aimed […]
Senegal’s Gas Boom Sparks Discontent as Fishing Communities Fight for Survival
In the coastal town of Guet Ndar, Senegal’s newest natural gas venture -the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim project- has ignited fears among fishermen who say their […]
Burkina Faso bets on gold revival to boost economy, fund security
Burkina Faso is set to increase industrial gold production by 4% in 2025, driven by the revival of two major mining projects amid tightening state […]
Senegal Charts a New Path: National Dialogue Anchors Vision Beyond Electoral Cycles
In a rare moment of national introspection, Senegal has opened on May 28 a far-reaching political dialogue aimed at reshaping the country’s democratic future—not in […]
“Ghost Boat in the Caribbean: Tragedy at Sea Reflects West Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis”
The grim discovery of a boat carrying 11 lifeless bodies on the shores of Canouan, a tranquil island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, has […]