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 […]
Articles by Pawla Nibramich
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 […]
Tragic Crowd Surges Leave Dozens Dead at Nigerian Charity Drives
In a troubling series of events, at least 32 people lost their lives following chaotic scenes at two separate Christmas-related charity gatherings in Nigeria. Authorities […]
Deadly Boat Tragedy Leaves Scores Missing in Northeastern Congo
A catastrophic ferry accident on a northeastern Congolese river has left at least 38 people dead and more than 100 unaccounted for, overshadowing holiday preparations […]
AU-PSC: Morocco Urges Sustainable, Predictable Financing for Post-ATMIS in Somalia
Morocco underscored before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) the importance of sustainable and predictable financing for post-ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in […]