Trump tariffs triggers fears of recessions in African economies
Trump tariffs on African economies triggered repercussions particularly on countries reliant on exports to the US. Some of the highest tariffs imposed by Trump administration […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Côte d’Ivoire: Teachers’ Strike Amid Government Threats of Dismissal
In Côte d’Ivoire, public sector schools have been affected by a teachers’ strike, initiated by two trade union coalitions demanding increased quarterly allowances. The strike […]
Tensions Escalate as Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Recall Ambassadors from Algeria
Diplomatic relations between Algeria and its southern neighbours have been severely strained following the downing of a Malian military drone, prompting Mali, Burkina Faso, and […]
Washington renews recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara
The Trump administration has renewed its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara and reaffirmed that the autonomy plan represents the only basis for a […]
South Sudan Denounces US Visa Revocation as Unjust and Based on Misidentification
South Sudan has condemned the U.S. Government’s decision to revoke visas for all South Sudanese nationals, arguing that the action is unfair and stems from […]
DRC: dozens dead as flooding devastates capital Kinshasa
Severe flooding in the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Kinshasa, has claimed at least 30 lives, with torrential rains over the […]
Tensions rise as Sahel Alliance withdraws ambassadors from Algeria over downed Malian drone
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has escalated diplomatic tensions with Algeria following the downing of a Malian drone […]
Côte d’Ivoire Government Threatens to Fire Striking Teachers Amid Rising Tensions with Unions
In Côte d’Ivoire, the Government has issued a stark ultimatum to teachers participating in a strike, warning that any teacher absent from their post would […]
Rwanda Commemorates 1994 Genocide Amid Tensions Over Alleged Support for M23 Rebels
Rwanda is marking the anniversary of the 1994 genocide, a tragic chapter in its history that saw 800,000 people, primarily from the Tutsi ethnic group, […]
Legendary Malian Singer Amadou Bagayoko Laid to Rest in Bamako
Amadou Bagayoko, the celebrated Malian musician and guitarist, was laid to rest in Bamako on Sunday, 6 April 2025, after passing away on Friday at […]