Somalia: Puntland Authorities repel attack, blame ISIS
The Islamic State (IS) group maintains a relatively small presence in Somalia compared to the more dominant al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab. However, the United Nations has warned […]
Articles by Pawla Nibramich
Protests erupt in Port Sudan over introduction of new banknotes
Dozens of Sudanese protesters took to the streets of Port Sudan on Tuesday, December 31, to oppose the Government’s decision to partially replace banknotes in […]
Nigeria Rejects Allegations of Working with France to Undermine Niger’s Junta
Nigeria has emphatically denied claims by Niger’s military ruler, Brigadier General Abdourahmane Tchiani, that it collaborated with France to destabilize Niger. In an interview aired […]
Cape Verde to raise key interest rates by 50 basis points
Cape Verde’s banking system has leveraged the interest rate differential to increase liquid assets abroad, according to a statement issued by the BCV (Bank of […]
France Hands Over Military Base to Chad Following End of Defense Pact
Chad has officially taken control of a French military base in Faya, mere weeks after N’Djamena terminated its defense cooperation agreement with Paris. Local sources […]
Nigeria’s military, security forces strike crushing blow to illegal oil trade
Nigeria’s military and security forces have launched a major campaign against illegal oil operations, delivering a crushing blow to nearly six dozen illegal bunkering sites. […]
Sahel Alliance Rejects ECOWAS Withdrawal Timeline, Accuses Foreign Interference
The newly formed Alliance of Sahel States (AES), composed of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has firmly rejected the timetable proposed by the Economic Community […]
Sudan Withdraws from Famine-Tracking Body Amid Deepening Food Crisis
The Sudanese government has unexpectedly suspended its involvement in the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) system, a move announced on the eve of a […]
Study reveals that 64% of Cape Verdeans are considering emigrating
A recent study by Afrosondagem on the quality of democracy and governance in Cape Verde reveals that 64% of Cape Verdeans are considering emigratin. The […]
Chad: President Déby promoted Marshal
Chadian Head of State General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno was officially promoted Marshal over the weekend, during a ceremony granting him the same rank held […]