Gabon’s President Oligui Nguema to Launch New Political Party On June 28
Gabonese President Brice Oligui Nguema will form his own political party. Just two and a half months after winning the April 12 presidential election as […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Ouattara Keeps Côte d’Ivoire Guessing on Fourth-Term Bid as Deadline Nears
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara has maintained on June 22 suspense over his potential candidacy in the October 2025 presidential election. Speaking before a packed […]
Mali’s Junta Leader Visits Russia Amid Rising Insurgent Attacks and Wagner Withdrawal
Mali’s military leader, General Assimi Goita, arrived in Moscow on Sunday, June 22, for a State visit aimed at strengthening ties with Russia amid a […]
UN Chief Condemns Deadly Attack on Peacekeepers in Central African Republic
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned on Sunday a deadly attack on peacekeepers in the Central African Republic (CAR), calling for swift justice and extending condolences […]
Niger authorities take full ownership of French-operated uranium mine
Niger’s military-led government completed the nationalization of SOMAIR, a major uranium mining venture previously operated by French nuclear fuel company Orano, the official gazette said. […]
World Bank Applauds Mauritania’s Economic Stability Amid Slower Growth in 2024
The World Bank has commended on June 19 Mauritania for maintaining macroeconomic stability despite a slight slowdown in economic growth in 2024, which stood at […]
Ivory Coast Opposition Forms United Front to Challenge Candidate Bans Ahead of Presidential Poll
Côte d’Ivoire’s two main opposition parties—the African People’s Party (PPA-CI) led by former President Laurent Gbagbo and the Democratic Party (PDCI) led by ex-international banker […]
African Union Pledges Support for Sahel Security and Development Amid Rising Instability
The African Union has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel and pledged to support regional efforts to combat terrorism and […]
Electoral Crisis Looms in Guinea-Bissau as Unpaid Workers Stall Key Preparations
With barely four months to Guinea-Bissau’s crucial presidential and legislative elections slated for November 23, 2025, the electoral process faces a major roadblock. Officials tasked […]
Belgium moves toward trial of ex-diplomat over Lumumba assassination
Belgian prosecutors have announced plans to bring charges against 92-year-old former diplomat Etienne Davignon over his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Congolese independence […]