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Articles by Geraldine Boechat

About Geraldine Boechat
Senior Editor for Medafrica Times and former journalist for Swiss National Television. former NGO team leader in Burundi and Somalia

Former Gambian Minister Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity by Swiss Court

May 16, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

May 15, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

May 14, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

May 13, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

May 10, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

May 10, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

May 9, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

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

May 9, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

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, […]

Presidential Election in Chad Marks End of Years Under Military Rule

May 8, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

Chad recently conducted its much-anticipated presidential election following a prolonged period of military rule under interim President Mahamat Deby Itno, whose victory was widely anticipated […]

Halt Port Expansion: Genocide Remains Discovered on Namibia’s Shark Island Prompt Urgent Call

May 8, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

Calls are growing for Namibian authorities to halt plans to expand a port on the Shark Island peninsula following the discovery of unmarked graves and […]

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