African Leaders Launch New Push for Colonial Reparations
The African Union summit in Addis Ababa is set to launch a renewed campaign for slavery and colonial reparations, despite anticipated resistance from former colonial […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Sudan to host Russian naval base, first in Africa
Sudan’s foreign minister has confirmed that it is in talks with Moscow to host a Russian naval base on the Red Sea. The announcement was […]
France to Withdraw Troops from Senegal by 2025 as Ties with Former Colonies Erode
France and Senegal have reached an agreement for the full withdrawal of French troops stationed in Senegal by the end of 2025. The two countries […]
US Aid Suspension Worsens Humanitarian Crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The suspension of US foreign aid has had a devastating impact on humanitarian efforts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to Bruno Lemarquis, […]
Nigeria Ranked Among Most Corrupt Countries in 2024 Transparency Report
The 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on Tuesday February 11, highlights Nigeria as one of the most corrupt countries in the […]
M23 Rebels Launches Fresh Attack On Congolese Forces, Escalating Tensions in South Kivu
M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have resumed on February 11 their assault on Congolese government Forces in South Kivu province, ending a brief two-day pause […]
Senegal Launches English Teaching in Schools Alongside French
In a new educational initiative, five-year-old pupils in a kindergarten near central Dakar have begun learning English, alongside French, the country’s official language. Teacher Absa […]
UN demands release of Niger’s detained former President Bazoum
A new chapter unfolds in Niger’s political crisis as the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention demands the immediate release of former President Mohamed […]
Central African Republic Launches Meme Coin to Boost Global Visibility
In an effort to raise the international profile of the Central African Republic (CAR), President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has announced on February 10 the launch of […]
Super Bowl Halftime Protester Removed for Waving Sudanese-Palestinian Flag, Sparking Controversy
A dancer at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on February 09 (in USA) made headlines when they were tackled and removed from the performance for […]