DRC: M23 Rebels Withdraw from Peace Talks, Citing International Sanctions and Ongoing Conflict
The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, has announced on Monday March 17 its withdrawal from peace talks scheduled for this March 18 with the […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Niger Withdraws from Francophonie Amid Tensions with France
The military Government of Niger has announced its decision to withdraw from the Organization internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a global group of French-speaking nations, […]
Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Mid-Crop Supported by Adequate Moisture Despite Below-Average Rains
Farmers in Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, have reported that last week’s rainfall, despite being below average across most growing regions, has been […]
US struggles to keep up with China in Africa’s critical minerals race, say experts
The race for Africa’s vast reserves of critical minerals, essential for the production of electric vehicles or renewable energy, has become a major geopolitical battleground […]
Congo to Join Peace Talk with Rwanda-Backed Rebels in Angola on Tuesday
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced on Sunday March 16 that it will send a delegation to Angola on Tuesday March 18 for […]
Senegal to Summon Former President Macky Sall to Court Over Financial Mismanagement
Senegal’s Government announced that former President Macky Sall will be summoned to court following an audit report revealing significant financial irregularities during his time in […]
Southern African Leaders Announce Troop Withdrawal from DRC Amid Ongoing Conflict
Southern African leaders have declared on March 13 their intention to withdraw their troops from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where they have been […]
EU Commits €4.7 Billion to South Africa Amid Tensions with the US
During a visit to South Africa on Thursday March 13, European Union leaders pledged an investment package of €4.7 billion ($5.10 billion), reinforcing their commitment […]
Namibia’s Decade Without Cholera Ends with One Confirmed Case
Namibia has reported its first case of cholera in a decade, marking the end of a long period free from the disease, according to the […]
Somalia Kills Six Attackers and 50 Al-Shabab Militants in Coordinated Counterterrorism Operations
Somali security forces have successfully neutralized six militants who had launched an attack on a hotel in Beledweyne, a town in central Somalia. The siege, […]