US funding cuts and VOA shutdown threaten press freedom across Africa
Press freedom in Africa is facing a significant setback as the US president Donald Trump’s administration implements major cuts to media funding, most notably affecting […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Kenyan Officer Killed in Haiti During Operation Against Gangs
A Kenyan police officer was killed on Sunday February 23 in Haiti, marking the first casualty for the Kenyan-led security mission since its deployment to […]
Congo’s President Announces Unity Government Amid Growing Crisis
In the face of increasing violence and international pressure, President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced plans to form a national […]
HRC: Sahrawi activist calls on international community to hold Algeria accountable for violations in Tindouf Camps
A Sahrawi human rights defender called on the international community in Geneva to hold Algeria accountable for human rights violations committed in the Tindouf camps […]
EU Boosts Mozambican Armed Forces with EUR 85 Million in Equipment to Combat Cabo Delgado Crisis
The European Peace Facility (EPF) Assistance Measure has provided the Mozambican Armed Forces with EUR 85 million worth of equipment to aid in addressing the […]
Malaysian Civilians and Police Officers in South Sudan Confirmed Safe Amid Rising Tensions
The High Commission of Malaysia in Nairobi, Kenya, has confirmed that all 55 Malaysian civilians and 18 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officers serving in the […]
Listless Cameroon Held by Eswatini After Travel Woes
Cameroon’s hopes of a strong World Cup qualification campaign were stunted on Wednesday March 19 when they were held to a goalless draw by Eswatini, […]
Amnesty slams Niger’s military junta for escalating human rights violations
Amnesty International has condemned Niger’s military junta for escalating human rights violations since it seized power in July 2023. The rights group’s new report highlights […]
Mali Withdraws from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie Amid Shifting Alliances
Mali has announced on Tuesday March 18 its withdrawal from the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), a move that follows similar actions by Niger […]
Congo and Rwanda Presidents Meet in Qatar for Talks on Eastern Congo Insurgency
The Presidents of Congo and Rwanda, Félix Tshisekedi and Paul Kagame, met in Qatar on Tuesday March 18 for their first direct talks since Rwanda-backed […]