National Dialogue in Gabon.. Country Navigating Towards a Strong Presidential Regime
Commencing on April 2nd, the proceedings of this national gathering are set to conclude next Tuesday. The various commissions have begun submitting their reports to the National Dialogue Bureau, which…
The IMF and the Government of the DRC Scrutinize Public Expenditures
While progress has been noted, the context remains fragile, necessitating additional efforts, particularly due to increased military spending. An IMF mission has been present in Kinshasa since Wednesday to conduct…
Mauritania: Mohamed Ould Ghazouani to Run for Re-election
The current President, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, who has been at the helm since 2019, officially announced his candidacy for the presidential election scheduled for June 29th, 2024. This announcement came…
Closing Chapters: MONUSCO Bids Farewell to Bukavu Base
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on April 25th, 2024, a significant event unfolded near Bukavu, marking the closure of a crucial United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in…
Tragedy Strikes: Three Lives Lost in Ogun Market Electrocution Incident
An alarming incident of electrocution has rocked Mowe Market in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, resulting in the tragic deaths of three individuals, including a mother and…
Nigerian Correctional Service to Publicly Release Details of Escaped Inmates
The Nigerian Correctional Service has announced its intention to publicly disclose the identities and photographs of inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State. According…
German Police Arrest 11 Nigerians in Dating Scam Crackdown
The German police announced on Wednesday the arrest of eleven suspected members of a criminal syndicate from Nigeria, known as the Black Axe, during nationwide raids, as reported by DW.…
World Malaria Day 2024.. Progress, Challenges, and Call to Action in the Western Pacific
World Malaria Day 2024 will be observed under the theme "Accelerating the fight against malaria for a more equitable world." Despite notable progress in recent years, the battle against malaria…
Start of Discussions Between Washington and Niamey on Withdrawal of US Troops from Niger
The withdrawal of US troops from Niger, deployed as part of the anti-jihadist effort in the Sahel, is taking shape. Last week, Washington agreed to withdraw its soldiers from the…
Morocco: YouTuber Mohamed Reda Taoujni Sentenced to Four Years in Prison on Appeal
The Moroccan YouTuber Mohamed Reda Taoujni has been sentenced to four years in prison by the Court of Appeal in Agadir. He stands accused of defaming the Minister of Justice,…