Madagascar to Screen Cabinet Nominees with Lie Detector Tests
Madagascar’s interim President, Michael Randrianirina, has announced plans to subject prospective Cabinet members to polygraph tests as part of a new vetting process aimed at […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
DRC, Rwanda Commit to De-escalation After US-Mediated Talks
The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda have agreed to take “concrete steps” to ease tensions following high-level talks hosted by the United States […]
World Bank Approves $240m ‘WACA+ Programme to Boost Coastal Resilience and Blue Economy’ in West Africa
The World Bank has approved 240 million U.S. dollars to fund the first phase of the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience and Blue Economy Programme […]
Chad Closes Sudan Border After Deadly Drone Strike, Orders Military Retaliation
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno convened an emergency security meeting following a deadly drone attack along the Chad-Sudan border and ordered the immediate and […]
Côte d’Ivoire Targets 33.07% Emissions Reduction by 2035, Strengthens Low-Carbon Agenda
On Wednesday, March 18, technical advisor Mayeul Alex Lagaud of Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Environment announced the country’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by […]
Lagos Ride-Hailing Drivers Protest Low Fares, Petition Assembly for Regulatory Action
Hundreds of Nigerian drivers affiliated with Uber, Bolt, and inDrive staged a protest on March 18 in Lagos, demanding higher fares and reduced commission charges. […]
Hichilema Calls for Urgent Safeguards as Middle East Tensions Threaten Zambia’s Fuel Stability
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has urged swift and coordinated action to protect the country’s fuel security amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking during […]
Sassou Nguesso Secures Fifth Term with 94.8% in Congo-Brazzaville Election
Incumbent President Denis Sassou Nguesso has been re-elected with 94.8 percent of the vote in Congo-Brazzaville’s presidential election, according to provisional results announced yesterday, March […]
Senegal Challenges CAF Over 2025 AFCON Title Revocation
The Senegalese Football Federation has formally contested the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to annul Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory against […]
US Convenes DR Congo–Rwanda Talks in Washington Amid Stalled Peace Process
The United States is set to host senior officials from Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda this week in a renewed diplomatic push to revive […]