Cameroon election race heats up as Biya confirms bid amid security shake-up
As Cameroon gears up for its 12 October presidential election, the political landscape in the Central African country is rapidly intensifying after longtime leader Paul […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
France Ends Military Presence in Senegal as West Africa Redefines Strategic Autonomy
The French military on Thursday, July 17, officially completed its withdrawal from Senegal, marking the end of its last permanent troop deployment in West Africa. […]
Togo’s Municipal Elections Marked by Apathy Amid Rising Political Tensions
Togolese citizens headed to the polls on Thursday, July 17, for municipal elections widely perceived as a litmus test for President Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on […]
WEST AFRICAN COCOA FARMERS STRUGGLE AS EAST AFRICA POSTS RECORD GROWTH
West Africa’s cocoa sector faces mounting challenges despite producing 70 percent of global supply, with smallholder farmers in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire trapped in […]
Cameroon Opens Presidential Race as Political Parties File Candidacies
Cameroon’s electoral season has officially commenced, with political parties beginning to submit applications for the upcoming presidential election slated for 12 October. The country’s Electoral […]
Deadly Bus-Truck Collision on Serra da Leba Claims 15 Lives
A tragic road accident on Serra da Leba in Angola’s Namibe province has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, with 21 others […]
Sudanese Army Repels RSF Attack on El-Fasher as Civilian Casualties Mount
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Sudanese Army has announced the successful repulsion of an assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher, the […]
Equatorial Guinea Accuses France of Neo-Colonialism Over Seized Paris Mansion
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Equatorial Guinea has accused France of engaging in neo-colonial conduct, urging the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to halt the […]
Foreign backing, local backlash: Touadéra’s third-term bid sparks tension in CAR
President Faustin-Archange Touadéra’s push for a controversial third term is intensifying political unrest in the Central African Republic (CAR), as foreign backers from Russia and […]
Barrick bets big on Zambia as Mali crisis triggers strategic mining pivot
Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold Corporation is doubling down on Zambia with a $2 billion expansion of its Lumwana copper mine, marking a major strategic […]