Cyclone Jude Strikes Northern Mozambique as Third Storm in Four Months
Northern Mozambique was battered by heavy rains and strong winds on Monday March 10 as Cyclone Jude became the third storm to hit the region […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Nigeria Secures $200 Million Deal to Power Rural Areas with Renewable Energy
Nigeria has signed on March 10 a $200 million agreement with WeLight, a pan-African Distributed Renewable Energy (DRE) company, to deploy hundreds of renewable mini-grids […]
Four Candidates Approved for Gabon’s Presidential Election, 19 Rejected
In the lead-up to Gabon’s presidential election on 12 April 2025, only four out of the 23 candidates who submitted their applications were deemed eligible […]
US Expresses Willingness to Explore Mineral Partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo
The United States has expressed interest in exploring potential partnerships with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) focused on critical minerals, according to a statement […]
China’s expanding influence presents mixture of real and imagined threats to African nations — study
China’s growing presence in Africa is often depicted in media with stark red maps showing Beijing’s expanding footprint across the continent, but such visuals oversimplify […]
Morocco-Nigeria gas pipeline a catalyst for continental development
The gas pipeline that will connect Nigeria to Morocco is a “real way to transform” the African continent, head of Morocco’s mining and hydrocarbons development […]
Fifa Bans Former Gabonese Youth Coach for Life Over Sexual Abuse, but Calls for Further Action
Fifa’s decision to impose on March 6 a life ban on former Gabonese youth coach Patrick Assoumou Eyi, after finding him guilty of sexually abusing […]
UN Calls for Accountability Following Attacks in Central African Republic
The United Nations has called on March 6 for accountability in the Central African Republic (CAR) after uncovering evidence of serious human rights violations committed […]
Mali Suspends Artisanal Mining Permits for Foreigners After Deadly Accidents
Mali announced on March 5th the suspension of new artisanal mining permits for foreigners following a series of deadly accidents in recent weeks. The decision […]
Presidents of Ghana and Ivory Coast Discussed ECOWAS Unity and Regional Cooperation
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama held talks on March 5 in Abidjan, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. […]