Shadow prisons and silent screams: Wagner’s reign of terror in Mali exposed
A sweeping investigation has uncovered a secret network of illegal prisons operated by Russia’s Wagner Group in Mali, where hundreds of civilians have been detained, […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Dozens Feared Dead as Twin Boat Tragedy Strikes DRC’s Lake Tumba
At least 30 people have been confirmed dead and dozens more remain missing after two boats capsized on Lake Tumba in western Democratic Republic of […]
Former Senegalese Minister Sophie Gladima Grilled in COVID-19 Fund Misappropriation Probe
In Senegal, former Minister of Mines Sophie Gladima appeared before the investigative commission of the High Court of Justice on Wednesday, 11 June, as part […]
Mali Junta Moves to Extend Military Rule by Five Years, Deepening Democratic Uncertainty
Mali’s military-led government has approved a bill that would allow transitional leader Gen. Assimi Goita to remain in power for another five years, signalling a […]
Togo: 65 Protesters Freed as Authorities Maintain Detentions
In a statement broadcast on State television, Public prosecutor of Lomé announced on June 9 the release of 56 individuals arrested during public demonstrations in […]
Jean-Louis Billon Emerges as Hopeful for Côte d’Ivoire Opposition Amid Thiam’s Disqualification
Jean-Louis Billon, former Trade Minister of Côte d’Ivoire, has formally declared his intention to lead the opposition Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) in the […]
Wagner’s Exit from Mali Marks Shift in Russia’s Strategy, Not Its Presence
The Wagner Group’s announcement on June 8 of its withdrawal from Mali after over three years signals a strategic rebranding rather than a full departure […]
UAE’s IRH Bids $367M for Majority Stake in DRC’s Largest Tin Mine
UAE-based International Resources Holding (IRH) announced last week a definitive agreement to acquire a 56% stake in Alphamin Resources, the owner of the Bisie tin […]
Ghana: Ex-Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Declared Wanted by INTERPOL for Corruption
Former Ghanaian Minister of Finance, Kenneth Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta, has been placed on INTERPOL’s wanted list following formal charges of corruption brought against him by […]
Côte D’Ivoire: Opposition Leader Tidjane Thiam Barred from Presidential Race amid Political Turmoil
Ivory Coast’s political landscape faces renewed turbulence as opposition heavyweight Tidjane Thiam, former Credit Suisse CEO and leader of the Democratic Party of Côte D’Ivoire, […]