Unseasonal Downpours Kill 29 in Kinshasa as DRC Faces Infrastructure Collapse
At least 29 people lost their lives over the weekend following torrential rains in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to local […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
China’s Tariff Waiver Opens Doors for African Trade, Gambia Eyes Opportunity
China’s elimination of tariffs on goods from 53 African countries is ushering in a new era of trade relations, offering unprecedented access to its vast […]
Guinea’s Junta Establishes Electoral Body Ahead of 2025 Polls and Constitutional Referendum
Guinea’s military Government has established a new electoral Authority, the Directorate General of Elections (DGE), to oversee the country’s transition back to civilian rule. Announced […]
South Korean Tech Giant Naver Selects Morocco for Strategic AI Data Center
South Korean technology powerhouse Naver announced June 12, 2025, plans to construct a next-generation artificial intelligence data center in Morocco, positioning the kingdom as a […]
Shadow prisons and silent screams: Wagner’s reign of terror in Mali exposed
A sweeping investigation has uncovered a secret network of illegal prisons operated by Russia’s Wagner Group in Mali, where hundreds of civilians have been detained, […]
Dozens Feared Dead as Twin Boat Tragedy Strikes DRC’s Lake Tumba
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more remain missing after two boats capsized on Lake Tumba in western Democratic Republic of […]
Former Senegalese Minister Sophie Gladima Grilled in COVID-19 Fund Misappropriation Probe
In Senegal, former Minister of Mines Sophie Gladima appeared before the investigative commission of the High Court of Justice on Wednesday, 11 June, as part […]
Mali Junta Moves to Extend Military Rule by Five Years, Deepening Democratic Uncertainty
Mali’s military-led government has approved a bill that would allow transitional leader Gen. Assimi Goita to remain in power for another five years, signalling a […]
Togo: 65 Protesters Freed as Authorities Maintain Detentions
In a statement broadcast on State television, Public prosecutor of Lomé announced on June 9 the release of 56 individuals arrested during public demonstrations in […]
Jean-Louis Billon Emerges as Hopeful for Côte d’Ivoire Opposition Amid Thiam’s Disqualification
Jean-Louis Billon, former Trade Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, has formally declared his intention to lead the opposition Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) in the […]