Anti-Corruption Protesters Clash with Authorities in Uganda’s Capital
Tensions flared in Kampala as police detained dozens of anti-corruption protesters, defying a ban on demonstrations. The capital saw a heavy deployment of police and […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Tanzanian Information Minister Ousted Following Controversial Election Remarks
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has dismissed Information Minister Nape Nnauye following a public outcry over his remarks suggesting election rigging. Nnauye was caught on […]
ICT Development Index 2024: Libya, Morocco, Seychelles Top Ranking List of African Countries
Libya, Morocco, and the Seychelles top the list for the highest ICT development levels in Africa, according to the “Measuring Digital Development – ICT Development […]
US State Department highlights Morocco’s investment-friendly climate
Morocco actively encourages foreign investment through macro-economic policies, trade liberalization, structural reforms, infrastructure improvements, and incentives for investors, the US State Department said. Thanks to […]
Mali’s Military Launches Probe into Disturbing Video of Alleged Soldier Misconduct
The Malian armed forces have initiated an investigation into a shocking video that has sparked outrage and concern across social media platforms. The footage, which […]
Deadly Militia Attack Shakes Western Congo, Leaving Dozens Dead
A brutal assault by armed militiamen has left at least 72 people dead, including nine soldiers and a soldier’s wife, in the village of Kinsele […]
Gambia’s Parliament Rejects Bill to Legalize Female Genital Mutilation
In a significant victory for human rights advocates, Gambia’s parliament has decisively rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female […]
Qatari Kasada Capital Management Exits Cameroon Three Years After Initial Investment
The Bocom Group, controlled by Cameroonian billionaire Dieudonné Bougne, has acquired the shares of Qatari investment fund Kasada Capital Management in Douala’s Ibis Hotel, reported […]
Gambia’s FGM Ban Repeal Bid Sparks National Debate
Gambia faces a critical decision as parliament considers repealing its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), potentially becoming the first nation to re-legalize the practice. […]
UN-Hosted Talks in Geneva Aim to Broker Local Ceasefires in Sudan
Representatives from Sudan’s warring factions have arrived in Geneva for UN-mediated discussions on potential local ceasefires to protect civilians. The talks, involving the Sudanese army […]