Political Standoff in Senegal as Sall Announces Departure
On Friday, February 23rd, Senegal President Macky Sall announced his intention to step down at the end of his term in April amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty and public ...
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Senegal President Macky Sall to Expedite Election Following Constitutional Council’s Verdict
Senegal's President Macky Sall has committed to holding the presidential election without undue delay following the Constitutional Council's decision to nullify the postponement of the vote initially set for February ...
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Announce ECOWAS Departure
On Sunday, January 28th, a significant development unfolded in West African geopolitics as Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States ...
U.S. Secretary of State Blinken Goes on Africa Tour Amid Sahel Security Concerns
On Monday, January 22nd, United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on a significant four-nation tour of Africa, starting in Cape Verde and continuing to Ivory Coast, Nigeria, and ...
Cameroon Pioneers World’s First Mass Malaria Vaccination Program
Cameroon has launched the world's first routine vaccination program against malaria, marking a significant step in the battle against a disease that claims hundreds of thousands of lives in Africa ...
UN Announces End-of-Year Exit From DR Congo
On Sunday, January 14th, the United Nations announced a definitive plan for the complete withdrawal of its peacekeeping forces from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC or DR Congo) ...
AFCON Kicks Off in Ivory Coast This Month
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 is set to begin in Ivory Coast on January 13th, promising to be a grand celebration of African football. Following their impressive performances ...
Citizens Protest in DRC Over Election Results
On Wednesday, December 27th, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) witnessed a bold move by opposition candidates, who announced their intention to march in protest against the recent presidential ...
Niger Moves Away From French Influence, Ends Relations with OIF
On Monday, December 25th, Niger marked a significant turn in its foreign relations by suspending all cooperation with the International Organization of Francophone Nations (OIF). This decision by Niger’s military ...
