Martha Koome takes over the judiciary in Kenya
Judge Martha Koome has been appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by President Uhuru Kenyatta. With 33 years of legal experience, she is known […]
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African Union demands “democratic transition” in Chad in 18 months
The African Union (AU) demanded Thursday that the junta that took power in Chad after the death of President Idriss Déby Itno complete “within 18 […]
Burkina Faso: Fifteen people were killed in a terrorist attack at Tin-Akoff
At least 15 people were killed by armed men on Wednesday, May 19, in the Adjarara neighborhood of the Tin-Akoff commune. Immediately afterwards, 15 gunmen […]
Guinea: The journalist Amadou Diouldé Diallo regains freedom
It is a relief for the journalist Amadou Diouldé Diallo who regains his freedom after nearly three months of detention in the civil prison of […]
Togo: Twenty-four months in prison for former minister and opposition leader Djimon Oré
Arrested on April 29 at his home, the former minister, former deputy and leader of ‘‘Front des Patriotes pour la Démocratie’’ party, Djimon Oré, was […]
Saudi Arabia to support Africa’s post pandemic recovery with $1bn
Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman (MbS) Tuesday pledged $1 billion in form of investment and loans as part of the kingdom’s contribution to Africa’s […]
Niger: Security forces will accompany displaced people wishing to return home
In southwestern Niger, the town of Tillabéri has been hosting more than 11,000 displaced persons who were driven from their villages by armed groups. On […]
Mali: Consultations continue for the formation of the future government
Moctar Ouane, who has been reappointed Prime Minister in Mali, continued consultations on Tuesday, May 18, with a view to forming the future government. […]
Chad: African Union conciliates with junta, but sets conditions
Five days after the release of its report on Chad, the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) has yet to release details of its […]
DRC: Felix Tshisekedi meets IMF Managing Director to negotiate new program
While a mission of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been in Kinshasa for more than a week, Kristalina Ivanova Gueorguieva, managing director of this […]