Togo Opposition Boycotts 27 April Independence Celebrations
The main opposition party in Togo, the National Alliance for Change (ANC), led by Jean-Pierre Fabre on Tuesday, announced it will boycott the official Independence […]
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Burkina Faso Leader Hails Security Gains, Calls Nation a “Model”
On Wednesday, 10 December 2025, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, who has led Burkina Faso since September 2022, declared during a televised address that the country “is […]
Tanzania Urges Citizens to Stay Indoors as Independence Day Protest Calls Mount
Tanzania’s Prime minister appealed to citizens to remain at home on Tuesday, December 9, as activists mobilised for nationwide protests over the Government’s handling of […]
Botswana’s President Boko Champions Unity and Cultural Inclusion on Independence Day
Botswana’s President Duma Boko has urged citizens to embrace unity and collective action as a means to safeguard peace and harmony both at home and […]
Guinea-Bissau’s government cancels holiday on January 23
The Government of Guinea-Bissau announced the cancellation of January 23rd as a public holiday, which marked the beginning of the fight for the country’s independence, […]
Central African Republic: Russian becomes the first language at university
Cooperation between the Central African Republic and Russia has several faces: economic, military, but also academic with the widespread teaching of Russian in the country’s […]
Nigeria celebrates Independence Day amid stagnant wages
President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria reiterated Monday on Independence Day his administration’s commitment to completely diversify the economy and strengthen other sectors to boost the […]
Mauritius celebrates colorful Independence Day as president sets to resign
The Indian Ocean Island Mauritius has celebrated its 50th year of independence on Monday with fireworks amid the resignation of its first female president of […]
South Sudan: UN concerned about civilians fleeing clashes in Upper Nile
The UN has expressed concern about what is already the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis, as thousands of South Sudanese civilians are fleeing to neighboring […]