Suspected jihadists attack villages in Niger killing at least 137 people
In a statement issued on Monday evening, March 22, the Nigerien government announced that 137 civilians were killed and several others wounded in an attack […]
Articles by Khalid Al Mouahidi
Sudan: Civilian government seeks to regain control of defense sector
Sudan is poised to reform its defence industry. At least that is the hope of Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok, who has announced that the government […]
Congo: opponent Guy-Brice Parfait Kolélas died
The counting of the results of the presidential election held on Sunday, March 21, in Congo-Brazzaville began immediately after the closing of the polling stations; […]
Senegal: Centenary of Amadou Mahtar Mbow celebrated under Moroccan King’s high patronage
Senegal celebrated, Saturday March 20, the centenary of the former director general of UNESCO, Amadou Mahtar Mbow, an event placed under the high patronage of […]
Sahara/Phosphate: New Zealand Court Throws Out Polisario Lawsuit, Deepening Separatists’ Setbacks
The Algeria-backed Polisario separatist group has lost the case it lodged last year with New Zealand’s High Court against the Guardians of NZ Superannuation Fund […]
Rwanda: Christopher Kayumba launches an opposition platform
A new opposition party is born in Rwanda. This is a rare event in the country’s political landscape, which is largely dominated by the RPF, […]
Mali: Controversy over Mohamed Ould Matali’s appointment as advisor to the CNT president
The appointment as presidential advisor of Mohamed Ould Matali has triggered controversy in Mali as this influential figure in Northern Mali is under UN sanctions […]
DRC: Kalev Mutondo, former intelligence chief called to surrender
Alain Atundu, the last head of intelligence under Mobutu Sese Seko, has fired two arrows. The first is aimed at the Congolese state, which is […]
Tanzania loses its President John Magufuli
The Tanzanian president died on Wednesday, March 17, at the age of 61, Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced on national television. John Magufuli, a skeptical […]
Morocco’s Managem, international Wanbao sign partnership to develop gold mining project in Sudan
Morocco’s Managem Group and Wanbao Mining Group, an international mining operator, will jointly develop a large-scale gold mining project in Sudan. The two sides signed […]