Congo and M23 Rebels Sign Qatar Declaration, But Dispute Lingers Over Rebel Withdrawal
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have signed over the weekend a Declaration of principles in Qatar aimed at ending […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Burundi’s president Ndayishimiye appointed AU special envoy to navigate Sahel turmoil
The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy to the crisis-ridden Sahel region, in a strategic bid to revitalize […]
Cameroon election race heats up as Biya confirms bid amid security shake-up
As Cameroon gears up for its 12 October presidential election, the political landscape in the Central African country is rapidly intensifying after longtime leader Paul […]
France Ends Military Presence in Senegal as West Africa Redefines Strategic Autonomy
The French military on Thursday, July 17, officially completed its withdrawal from Senegal, marking the end of its last permanent troop deployment in West Africa. […]
Togo’s Municipal Elections Marked by Apathy Amid Rising Political Tensions
Togolese citizens headed to the polls on Thursday, July 17, for municipal elections widely perceived as a litmus test for President Faure Gnassingbé’s grip on […]
WEST AFRICAN COCOA FARMERS STRUGGLE AS EAST AFRICA POSTS RECORD GROWTH
West Africa’s cocoa sector faces mounting challenges despite producing 70 percent of global supply, with smallholder farmers in Nigeria, Ghana, and Côte d’Ivoire trapped in […]
Cameroon Opens Presidential Race as Political Parties File Candidacies
Cameroon’s electoral season has officially commenced, with political parties beginning to submit applications for the upcoming presidential election slated for 12 October. The country’s Electoral […]
Deadly Bus-Truck Collision on Serra da Leba Claims 15 Lives
A tragic road accident on Serra da Leba in Angola’s Namibe province has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people, with 21 others […]
Sudanese Army Repels RSF Attack on El-Fasher as Civilian Casualties Mount
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, the Sudanese Army has announced the successful repulsion of an assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher, the […]
Equatorial Guinea Accuses France of Neo-Colonialism Over Seized Paris Mansion
On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, Equatorial Guinea has accused France of engaging in neo-colonial conduct, urging the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to halt the […]