Kenya rejects ICJ jurisdiction in its border dispute with Somalia
Kenya has announced that it will not recognize the jurisdiction of the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) ahead of a decision expected Tuesday on […]
Indian Ocean
Mauritian government has denied any agreement with India to set up a military base on Agalega Island
Mauritius on Wednesday evening denied press reports that it had given India permission to build a military base on the island of Agalega, with a […]
Madagascar is about to experience its first tropical storm of the season
Chalane, the name of the system, formed on December 19th in the middle of the Indian Ocean, more than 1,500 km from the Big Island. […]
Madagascar records its first death from Covid-19 despite Covid-Organics
“It is with great sadness that we have to share with all our compatriots, that there is an individual, aged 57, who died from Covid-19,” […]
Comoros holds referendum to extend presidential term limits
Comoros holds a referendum on Monday to extend presidential term limits and change the current system which sees power rotate every five years between the […]
Mauritius is SSA’ Most Competitive Economy – WEF
‘The Global Competitiveness Index,’ released this weekend by the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows Mauritius as sub-Saharan Africa’s most competitive economy. According to WEF, the […]
Somalia: French Navy Seizes Weapons Cargo
French navy on Monday seized a large quantity of weapons hidden in a small ship said to be heading towards the Horn African Somalia, the […]
Indian Ocean: OIF boss tours Islands ahead of annual summit
International Organization of La Francophonie or French speaking countries’ organization (OIF) Secretary-General Michaëlle Jean on Tuesday began official visit to the Indian Ocean OIF member […]
Election campaigning begins in Comoros
The electoral campaign has started in Comoros on Sunday ahead of the country’s presidential election to be held next-month. Twenty-five candidates out of 28 have […]
Seychelles: Incumbent James Michel wins 3rd term
Seychelles President James Michel won a third term in power by the narrowest of margins of just 193 votes, the electoral commission said this weekend, […]