Senegal’s Gas Boom Sparks Discontent as Fishing Communities Fight for Survival
In the coastal town of Guet Ndar, Senegal’s newest natural gas venture -the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim project- has ignited fears among fishermen who say their […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Burkina Faso bets on gold revival to boost economy, fund security
Burkina Faso is set to increase industrial gold production by 4% in 2025, driven by the revival of two major mining projects amid tightening state […]
Senegal Charts a New Path: National Dialogue Anchors Vision Beyond Electoral Cycles
In a rare moment of national introspection, Senegal has opened on May 28 a far-reaching political dialogue aimed at reshaping the country’s democratic future—not in […]
“Ghost Boat in the Caribbean: Tragedy at Sea Reflects West Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis”
The grim discovery of a boat carrying 11 lifeless bodies on the shores of Canouan, a tranquil island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, has […]
Egypt, Spain Deepen Diplomatic Alignment Amid Rising Regional Tensions
In a demonstration of deepening diplomatic synchronization, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez held a pivotal phone call on […]
Senegal’s New Government Tightens Noose on Graft as Former Minister Faces Indictment
Senegal’s anti-corruption court has formally indicted on May 26 Amadou Mansour Faye, a former community development minister and brother-in-law of ex-President Macky Sall, for allegedly […]
AfDB Flags Global Trade Turbulence as Key Risk to Africa’s Economic Momentum
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has sounded the alarm on the rising geopolitical and trade tensions impacting the continent’s economic trajectory, as it trimmed its […]
Barrick Gold Rejects Mali’s Push for Temporary Control of Major Mine
Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold has firmly opposed efforts by Mali’s ruling junta to place the Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex under temporary administration, deepening a protracted […]
Grain and geopolitics: Russia tightens grip on the Sahel
In a strategic push across West Africa, Russia is expanding its influence through humanitarian aid and high-profile partnerships with military-led governments in the Sahel. Moscow […]
Morocco Chairs Africa Day Celebration in Berlin for Third Consecutive Year
For the third year in a row, the Kingdom of Morocco chaired Africa Day celebrations in Berlin on Thursday, with this year’s event held under […]