CNPC Defies Niger’s Junta, Keeps Drilling Oil Flow, Despite Rising Tensions
In the sun-scorched plains of Niger’s Agadem basin, the pumps have not stopped humming. China’s state-owned oil giant CNPC, continues...
Africa
Garoua Residents Guard Opposition Leader – Issa Tchiroma Bakary: as Cameroon Awaits Election Results
In GAROUA, Cameroon, the dim light of Garoua’s northern nights host young men and women taking turns to stand guard...
South Sudan’s Child Soldiers Begin a Fragile Return to Civilian Life
In a quiet ceremony in Yambio, Western Equatoria, a group of children once trained to fight are taking their first...
Morocco’s Gen Z Returns to the Streets: Protesting for Hope, Reform and Against Hardship
After a 10day pause, Morocco’s restless Gen-Z returned to the streets of Rabat on Saturday. Their chants once again echoing...
Jean-Louis Billon’s Campaign in Abobo Blends Hope, Science and Social Renewal for Côte d’Ivoire’s Youth and Populace
In Abidjan, the dense heart of Abobo, one of Abidjan’s most populous and hard-working districts, the air pulsed with chants...
Balancing Political Allies: Russia Walks a Diplomatic Tightrope Between Algeria and Morocco
Russia is walking a fine line in North Africa, as it strives to preserve strong ties with both Morocco and...
Kenya Mourns Raila Odinga in A Farewell Bid that Shakes the Nation’s Soul
Nairobi, Kenya came to a standstill on Friday as the nation bade farewell to former Prime Minister Raila Amollo Odinga,...
Madagascar’s New Junta: as Coup leader is Sworn in as President
Antananarivo, in a stunning political twist that unfolded over just three days ago, Madagascar’s corridors of power have shifted from...
Kenya’s Sisal Plant’s Export Boom to Nigeria is Reshaping Lives and Trade
Nairobi, at the dusty roadside markets of Taita-Taveta County, where sisal plants stretch in neat rows across the undulating land,...
Madagascar’s Coup: Colonel Michael Randrianirina Declares Himself President, as African Union Suspends Nation
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the army officer who seized power in Madagascar this week, announced he will soon be sworn in...
