Military Thwarts Coup Attempt in DRC, Arrests Americans among Plotters
The leader behind an attempted coup in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday has been killed, and around 50 individuals, including three American citizens, […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Africa’s Path to Prosperity: Monetizing Renewable Resources as Carbon Credits
The 2024 Economic Report on Africa by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa states that African nations could generate a new revenue stream by […]
Former Gambian Minister Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity by Swiss Court
In a historic ruling applying universal jurisdiction over grave crimes, a Swiss court on Wednesday convicted former Gambian government minister Ousman Sonko of crimes against […]
UN Honors DR Congo Mission’s Justice Officer with Trailblazer Award
Established in 2022, the award celebrates the extraordinary achievements of female justice and corrections officers from Member States globally, who defy gender norms and surmount […]
Thousands Participate in Replastering of Mali’s Great Mosque of Djenne, Amid Conflict Threats
This weekend, thousands of Malians participated in the annual re-plastering of the Great Mosque of Djenne, the largest mud-brick building globally, by carrying buckets and […]
Niger’s Prime Minister Alleges Benin’s Blockade of Oil Exports Breaches Agreements
Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, asserted on Saturday that Benin’s halt on Niger’s oil exports, prompted by a border closure, violates trade agreements […]
Boeing Aircraft with 85 Passengers Catches Fire, Skids Off Runway in Senegal; 10 Injured
A Boeing 737, carrying 85 individuals, experienced a fire and veered off a runway at Senegal’s primary airport, resulting in injuries to 10 people, including […]
Chad’s President Deby Emerges Victorious in Tense Election Contest Against Prime Minister
Provisional results released by Chad’s National Election Management Agency indicate that military leader Mahamat Idriss Deby has emerged as the winner of a closely monitored […]
HRW Report: Militant Atrocities Rampant in Mali
According to a report from Human Rights Watch (HRW), both Al-Qaeda-affiliated militants and ethnically-based armed groups are engaging in egregious acts in Mali. HRW disclosed […]
Togo’s Longtime Leader Ratifies New Constitution, Scrapping Presidential Elections
As state Togo’s president has approved a revised constitution that eliminates presidential elections, according to his office on Monday night. This move, criticized by opponents, […]