Goïta Assumes Mali Defence Portfolio After Camara’s Death on April 25
General Assimi Goïta, Mali’s transitional leader, has formally taken over as Minister of Defence, according to a decree announced on Monday, May 4. He replaces […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Togo: Lomé to Host Regional Drive to Tackle Child Nutrition Crisis in West and Central Africa
The World Bank, in partnership with the Government of Togo and the Global Financing Facility, will convene a regional Conference on early childhood nutrition and […]
Floods and Landslides Claim 18 Lives in Kenya Amid Peak Rains
At least 18 people have died in Kenya following severe flooding and landslides triggered by sustained heavy rainfall, according to police on May 3, 2026. […]
Senegal Pledges Solidarity with Mali After April 25 Attacks
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has affirmed his country’s readiness to support Mali in restoring peace and stability following recent attacks. Speaking on Saturday evening […]
Mahama Joins African Leaders for Innovation and AI Forum in Gabon
John Dramani Mahama is in Libreville to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, held on May 3, 2026. The high-level […]
Côte d’Ivoire launches three-month nationwide trader registration drive
On Wednesday, April 29, Côte d’Ivoire’s Commerce Ministry commenced a three-month nationwide campaign to register economic operators, with the objective of formalizing the commercial sector […]
France urges nationals to leave Mali amid escalating terrorism attacks and rebel offensives
France has advised its citizens in Mali to “plan a temporary departure as soon as possible” via remaining commercial flights, following a sharp deterioration in […]
Equity Group targets Southern Africa expansion with acquisition strategy
Kenya’s Equity Group Holdings is pursuing acquisitions in Angola, Zambia and Mozambique as part of a strategic expansion to capitalize on growth driven by infrastructure […]
Goïta Vows Sustained Military Offensive After April 25 Attacks in Mali
Mali’s Transitional President, Assimi Goïta, has pledged that military operations will continue until all groups responsible for the April 25 attacks are neutralized and national […]
President Felix Tshisekedi Orders Mining Revenue Audit Amid Losses from Record Exports
The President of Democratic Republic of the Congo, Felix Tshisekedi, has directed a comprehensive audit of mining export revenues and state assets, citing significant financial […]