Cape Verdean economy grew 8.5% in the second quarter
Cape Verde’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 8.5% in real terms in the second quarter of 2024, according to the National Statistics Institute (INE) […]
Month: October 2024
Rwanda Launches Vaccine Trial to Combat Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwanda has initiated a trial of an experimental vaccine against the Marburg virus in response to an ongoing outbreak that has claimed 12 lives since […]
Burundi’s Avocado Revolution: Farmers Unite for Fair Prices
Burundi’s avocado farmers have transformed their industry through collective action and government support. Previously earning a mere 10 cents per kilogram, farmers now receive about […]
Former Guinean Finance Minister released from prison
Former Guinea-Bissau Economy and Finance Minister Suleimane Seidi was released on October 7, after five days of detention at the Second Police Station in Bissau, […]
Chad Balances Relations Between Russia and Western Allies
Chad, a long-standing French ally, is strategically navigating relationships with Russia and its traditional Western partners, creating tension for Paris and Washington. President Mahamat Déby’s […]
Macron calls for “withdrawal of M23 and Rwandan troops” from eastern DRC
French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking at the close of the Francophonie Summit in Paris on Saturday, called for the “withdrawal of the M23 and Rwandan […]
Mozambique general elections: End of a peaceful and “exemplary” calm campaign
The campaign for Mozambique’s general elections concluded at midnight on Sunday, with 5.3 million voters expected to head to the polls on Wednesday, October 9, […]
Mauritius: Legislative elections set for November 10
On Friday October 4, the President of Mauritius announced the dissolution of the National Assembly and set November 10 as the date for legislative elections, […]
Cameroon: A presidential candidate denounces lack of official information on Paul Biya’s health
In an open letter to Samuel Mvondo Ayolo, director of the Civil Cabinet of the Cameroonian presidency, lawyer Christian Ntimbane expressed concerns over President Paul […]
ECJ Ruling: EU, Member States Voice Unwavering Commitment to Strategic Partnership with Morocco
The European Union (EU) and several member states have expressed their unwavering commitment to the Union’s strategic partnership with Morocco and their desire to further […]