France Hands Over Rufisque Base to Senegal as Military Withdrawal Progresses
France has officially handed over its military base in Rufisque, a western city in Senegal, marking another step in its phased withdrawal of forces from […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Coordinated Jihadist Attacks Rattle Mali Amid Rising Sahel Insecurity
A wave of synchronised assaults by jihadist fighters has rocked Mali, targeting military installations across seven towns, including Binoli, Kayes, and Sandere, in what marks […]
Sexual violence soars amid escalating conflict in eastern DRC
Sexual violence remains a devastating emergency in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where armed conflict continues to fuel mass displacement and brutal attacks, particularly […]
Greece Deploys Warships to Eastern Mediterranean to Curb Migration
Greece has deployed three warships to the Eastern Mediterranean, citing efforts to curb the growing influx of migrants departing from Libya’s shores. Prime Minister Kyriakos […]
At Least Seven Killed in Rare Anti-Government Protests in Togo
At least seven people have reportedly died and several others injured during anti-government protests in Togo’s capital, Lomé, according to civic and human rights groups. […]
Six Armed Groups Sign Peace Pact in Congo’s Ituri Province Amid Hopes for Lasting Stability
After years of bloodshed and broken accords, six armed groups operating in Ituri province in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have […]
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye Attends UN Conference to Champion Africa’s Economic Sovereignty
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is participating in the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development, held from 29 June to 2 July 2025 in […]
From Kyiv to the Sahel: Hungary’s risky power play in Chad raises eyebrows
In a sharp pivot from its self-declared policy of neutrality, Hungary has approved the deployment of 200 soldiers to Chad — marking a significant and […]
Extreme Poverty is Rising Fast in Economies Hit by Conflict, Instability – WB
Conflict and instability are taking a devastating toll on the 39 economies afflicted by them, driving up extreme poverty faster than anywhere else, intensifying acute […]
DRC Launches Second Phase of Mass Polio Vaccination Campaign Amid Ongoing Virus Transmission
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has embarked on the second phase of a mass polio vaccination drive, aiming to immunise over 10 million children […]