Rwanda: Venant Rutunga sentenced to 20 years for genocide complicity
In a decision handed down Thursday afternoon, Venant Rutunga, former director of a Research institute, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Galp, Angolan government and Sonangol nominated for energy awards
The African Energy Chamber has announced on Wednesday September 4 that the Angolan government is nominated for the Reformer and Changemaker of the Year Award, […]
China announces 25.6 M€ donation to Cape Verde
On September 4, Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva announced that China will donate €25.6 million to Cape Verde. The announcement followed a meeting in […]
São Tomé prison management sacked after escape of “dangerous inmates”
The São Toméan Government has dismissed the Director of Prison Services and Social Reintegration following the escape of “highly dangerous prisoners” in July 2024, according […]
Turnover in services in Cape Verde grew 13.9% in the second quarter
From April to June, the index for the services sector decreased by 9.7% compared to the previous three months, according to activity indicators. The most […]
Angolan banks’ surplus reserves fell 12% in July
In July 2024, surplus reserves in the Angolan banking system dropped by 12.34% to 614.73 billion kwanzas (approximately 606 million euros), primarily due to reliance […]
UN Pledges $100 Million to Address Critical Humanitarian Crises
The United Nations allocated $100 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) on Friday to support critically underfunded humanitarian operations in some of the […]
Swiss Aid Worker Detained in Burkina Faso Amid Growing Regional Tensions
In a development that has caught the attention of diplomatic circles, a Swiss citizen working on a U.S.-funded aid project has been arrested in Burkina […]
Morocco, a Pillar of Stability in Africa (French Research Center)
Morocco has established itself as a pillar of stability in Africa and focuses its foreign policy on South-South cooperation, said Khaled Hamadé, Executive Director of […]
Uganda: Three members of the ADF terrorist group sentenced to prison
In Uganda, three members of the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) were sentenced on August 27 for their role in a thwarted 2021 attack. The ADF, […]