One Dead, Dozens Missing as Bus Plunges into River in Benin
A tragic accident in central Benin on Sunday, August 17, has left one person dead and 44 missing after a passenger bus (STM Company) carrying […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Desert in crossfire: how Sudan’s triangle border region became battlefield of war and wealth
The remote desert triangle where Sudan, Libya, and Egypt meet has erupted into a crucial front in Sudan’s ongoing civil war, as paramilitary Rapid Support […]
Gbagbo Reiterates Opposition to Ouattara’s Fourth Term Amid Rising Political Tensions
Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has reaffirmed his strong opposition to a potential fourth term bid by incumbent President Alassane Ouattara. Addressing thousands of supporters […]
Ivory Coast Sets Legislative Elections for 27 December Amid Opposition Dispute
Ivory Coast’s Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) has proposed holding legislative elections on 27 December 2025, just few days before the current Parliamentary term expires on […]
Mali Junta Foils Alleged Coup Involving Two Generals and Suspected French Agent
Mali’s military Government announced on 14 August 2025 that it has thwarted a coup plot intended to undermine the country’s political Transition. Government spokesperson Abdoulaye […]
De Beers unearths new kimberlite field in Angola, the first in over 30 years
In a breakthrough for Angola’s diamond sector, London-based mining giant De Beers has announced the discovery of a new kimberlite field — the company’s first […]
DRC militias, Hong Kong firms sanctioned by U.S. over conflict mineral trade
The United States has imposed new sanctions on armed groups and companies accused of fueling violence and exploiting conflict minerals in eastern Democratic Republic of […]
Dozens of Malian Soldiers Arrested Over Alleged Coup Plot Amid Rising Political Tensions
Dozens of soldiers in Mali have been detained on allegations of plotting to overthrow the country’s military Government, according to multiple sources. Reports suggest the […]
Death of One-Month-Old Baby in The Gambia Sparks Renewed Calls to End Female Genital Mutilation
The death of a one-month-old girl in The Gambia, reportedly after undergoing female genital mutilation (FGM), has ignited national outrage and calls for stronger enforcement […]
Türkiye and Senegal Sign Defence, Media, and Education Cooperation Agreements
Türkiye and Senegal have signed four agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in defence, media, and education. The accords were concluded on 7 August, following […]