Cholera Crisis Deepens in DRC as Cases Surge Beyond 33,000
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a rapidly escalating cholera outbreak that has entered an “acute phase”, according to Health Minister […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Ghana’s Small-Scale Gold Exports Hit $5 Billion, Surpassing Large-Scale Mining for First Time
President John Mahama has announced on July 8 that Ghana’s artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector, under the oversight of the newly operational Ghana Gold […]
US Tightens visa Rules for Nigerian and Ghanaian Travelers
The United States has significantly restricted visa access for citizens of Nigeria and Ghana, limiting tourist, business, and academic travelers to single-entry visas valid for […]
Senegal’s President Diomaye Faye to Join Trump-Led U.S.-Africa Talks on Economy and Security
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will embark on a working visit to the United States on 9 and 10 July 2025, following an official invitation […]
France Approves Return of Ivory Coast’s Sacred “Talking Drum” After Over a Century
France’s National Assembly has formally approved on Monday, July 7, the return of the sacred Djidji Ayôkwé drum to Ivory Coast, marking the final legislative […]
Guinea Launches Nationwide Census to Drive Development Planning
Guinea has commenced its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4), a four-week national exercise aimed at gathering up-to-date demographic and housing data to support […]
US Deports Eight to South Sudan Amid Legal Row and Third-Country Policy Shift
The United States has deported eight individuals—convicted of crimes such as murder, robbery, and sexual assault—to South Sudan, despite only one being a South Sudanese […]
Doha Set to Host Fifth Round of Peace Talks Between DRC Government and M23 Rebels
A new round of negotiations between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Government and the M23 rebel group is expected to take place in […]
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First Black African Artist Honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Beninese music legend Angélique Kidjo has made history as the first Black African performer selected to receive a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of […]
US Supreme Court Clears Deportation Flight to South Sudan Despite Safety Concerns
The United States Supreme Court has allowed the deportation of eight migrants to proceed to South Sudan, a country they have no personal or familial […]