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 […]
Month: March 2021
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; […]
Niger: The Constitutional Court declares Mohamed Bazoum winner of the 2nd round of the presidential election
Niger’s Constitutional Court declared Mohamed Bazoum of the ruling PNDS party the winner of the second round of the February 21 presidential election with 55.66% […]
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 […]
Senegal: the accuser of Ousmane Sonko maintains her statements
Adji Sarr, who accuses Ousmane Sonko of rape, spoke out Wednesday evening, March 17, before a few selected media. The young woman, who worked in […]
Francophones have their own dictionary
The Dictionary of Francophones, the first of its kind, was launched on Tuesday, March 16, during the Week of the Francophonie. This online dictionary was […]