Mozambique: Residents flee following attack in Mocimboa da Praia
An armed group launched an attack on the town of Awasse, located in the administrative post of Diaca, Mocimboa da Praia district, in Mozambique’s Cabo […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
Gambia aims for cooperation with Egypt on pharmaceuticals, fisheries
On the sidelines of the 81st session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, Egypt’s Ambassador to Dakar, Khaled Aref, held meetings with […]
Tunisia: Kaïs Saïed takes the oath after his re-election
President Kaïs Saïed was sworn in for his second term as President on Monday, October 21, before members of Parliament, just two weeks after securing […]
Cameroon: President Paul Biya returns to the country after seven weeks of absence and worry
Freshly repainted sidewalks, posters reading “Welcome back, Mr. President of the Republic,” and crowds of activists from the presidential party lining the streets — Yaoundé, […]
International community raises concerns over rising tension and repression in Mozambique
On Monday morning, October 21, Mozambican police forcefully suppressed a demonstration in central Maputo. The protest followed a call from opposition leader and presidential candidate […]
Mozambique: Opposition calls for general strike and marches in response to double political assassination
In Mozambique, the opposition is calling for a general strike and demonstrations on Monday, October 21, to protest alleged fraud in the October 9 elections, […]
Gabon sets November 16 date for Referendum on new Constitution
The people of Gabon will vote in a crucial referendum on November 16 to decide on a new draft Constitution, a significant step toward restoring […]
Chad: Several senior security officials ousted by decree
Mahamat Idriss Deby has made sweeping changes at the top of Chad’s Defense and Security Corps. On the evening of October 16, the government announced […]
Three Africans receive Animal Action Awards for their animal protection work
Three Africans dedicated to wildlife conservation were honored on October 17 in London by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) among nine total recipients. […]
Mozambique: Presidential candidate Mondlane calls for a “general strike” alleging fraud in the elections
After alleging widespread fraud in Mozambique’s October 9 elections, presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane has called for a nationwide strike on October 21 to protest the […]