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Politics - 5 December 2025
Qatar Congratulates Niger on its National Day
Niamey, December 18, 2025 - His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, sent a message of congratulations to His Excellency General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Republic of Niger…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 5 December 2025
DRC Foreign Exchange Reserves Reach Nearly $7.4 Billion
Kinshasa - Addressing Parliament on December 8, 2025, President Félix Tshisekedi announced that the Democratic Republic of Congo's foreign exchange reserves had reached nearly $7.4 billion, equivalent to roughly three…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 5 December 2025
US Considers Sanctions as Violence Undermines Washington Peace Deal
The United States is considering sanctions and other diplomatic measures to enforce the Washington peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, US Ambassador Lucy Tamlyn said on Monday…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 5 December 2025
Belgium Condemns Arrest of Ramazani Shadary, Calls for Political De-escalation in the DRC
Brussels, December 18, 2025 - Belgium has expressed strong disapproval over the arrest of Emmanuel Ramazani Shadary, Permanent Secretary of the People’s Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD) and former Minister…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 5 December 2025
DRC to Launch Chatbot to Strengthen Consumer Protection
Kinshasa - On December 12, 2025, the Ministry of National Economy, through Minister Daniel Mukoko Samba, announced the upcoming launch of a chatbot.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 5 December 2025
Burkina Faso’s New Ambassador to Gabon Presents Credentials to President Oligui Nguema
Libreville, December 19, 2025 - His Excellency Issa Boro, newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Burkina Faso to the Gabonese Republic, officially presented his credentials to President Brice…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 5 December 2025
Burkina Faso Marks 25th International Migrants Day, Highlights Migrants’ Role in Development
Bobo Dioulasso, December 18, 2025 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabè Abroad, through the Directorate General for Burkinabè Abroad and in partnership with the International…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 5 December 2025
Burkina Faso Commemorates International Translation Day, Highlights Role of Translators and Interpreters
Ouagadougou, December 18, 2025 - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabe Abroad, through its Bureau of Interpretation and Translation (BIT), marked International Translation Day on December…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 5 December 2025
Burkina Faso-Nigeria Meeting: Nigeria Issues Official Apology for Airspace Incident
Ouagadougou, December 17, 2025 - President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso met with Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar on Wednesday, during the latter’s official visit to Ouagadougou.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 4 December 2025
Burkina Faso Grants 94.0 FM Frequency to Radio “Daandé Liptako”
Ouagadougou, December 17, 2025 - In a formal agreement signed on Wednesday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation, and Burkinabe Abroad and the President of the High Council for Communication (CSC)…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 4 December 2025
Burkina Faso-Saudi Arabia Relations: Ambassador Fahad Aldosari Bids Farewell
Ouagadougou, December 17, 2025 - His Excellency Fahad Aldosari, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Burkina Faso, concluded his five-year tenure with a farewell visit to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 4 December 2025
DRC Government Refuses to Resume Peace Talks with AFC/M23
KINSHASA, DRC - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government has refused to resume peace talks with the AFC/M23 rebel group, rejecting both face-to-face and video-conference negotiations.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read