Can Africa take advantage of the critical-minerals boom? — Atlantic Council
If Africa, which is home to 30% of the world’s known critical minerals, is to truly benefit from the current critical-minerals boom and buzz, then […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Kenya: President Ruto Enacts Legislation for Affordable Housing
Kenya’s President William Ruto has endorsed a contentious bill into law, allowing the government to persist in collecting a 1.5% housing levy from employees’ monthly […]
EU offers Egypt €7.4 billion package to curb migration
The EU has offered cash-strapped Egypt 7.4 billion euros in a deal to curb illegal migration from the country and the region. The package came […]
“Russia’s African Experiment”: Putin’s Success in Burkina Faso Post-French Departure
In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, a poster offering free Russian language courses is attached to the iconic globe structure at a major road junction known […]
Algeria’s allegations regarding a supposed ‘confiscation’ of Algerian properties by Moroccan authorities are unfounded
Algeria has overreacted to the decision of Moroccan authorities to start expropriation proceedings for three Algerian real estate properties in Rabat, for the expansion needs […]
Niger Suspends Military Cooperation with US, States Spokesman
Niger has abruptly suspended its military agreement with the United States, dealing a significant blow to US security interests in the region. The pact, allowing […]
Congo Reinstates Death Penalty After Over 20 Years Amid Militant Struggle
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has ended a moratorium on the death penalty to address violence and militant activity, as announced by the justice ministry […]
Release of Senegal’s Opposition Leader, Ousmane Sonko, Sparks Celebrations
Senegal’s opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been liberated from detention, prompting jubilation both outside the prison confines and throughout Dakar, the capital. Confirming their release […]
Major Internet Outages Strike South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, and Ivory Coast
Significant internet disruptions have been documented across several African nations. South Africa, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Ghana, and Burkina Faso have all experienced outages, with […]
Zimbabwe Braces for Steep Drop in Tobacco Harvest Amid El Niño Impact: A Year Post Record Yield
Zimbabwe, Africa’s primary tobacco producer, launched its annual tobacco-selling season amidst projections of a substantial decrease in both yield and quality due to a drought […]