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Politics - 16 November 2025
DRC and Rwanda Reaffirm Security Commitments at 4th Joint Mechanism Meeting in Washington
Washington, D.C., November 19-20, 2025 - The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda convened the fourth meeting of the Joint Security Coordination Mechanism in Washington, D.C., with participation from…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 16 November 2025
Aliko Dangote and Ellen Sirleaf Lead Discussions at African Renaissance Retreat in Kigali
Kigali, Rwanda - Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote and former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf were among the high-profile leaders participating in the African Renaissance Retreat, an annual summit bringing…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Politics - 16 November 2025
Crisis in Eastern DRC: Sama Lukonde Urges African Parliaments to Show Greater Solidarity
Kinshasa, November 21, 2025 - At the opening of the 47th Conference of Speakers of African Parliaments, President of the Congolese Senate Sama Lukonde called on legislators across Africa to demonstrate stronger…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 16 November 2025
Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Rejects ICGLR Resolutions on Eastern DRC Conflict
Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Olivier Nduhungirehe, has dismissed the latest resolutions adopted by the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR)…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 16 November 2025
Qatar and DRC Sign Six Bilateral Agreements to Strengthen Cooperation
Kinshasa, November 21, 2025 - During an official visit to Kinshasa, the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the President of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Félix Tshisekedi, presided over the signing…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 16 November 2025
Rwandan Community in France Accuses RFI of Giving Platform to FDLR
The Rwandan Community in France (Communauté Rwandaise de France, CRF) has filed a formal complaint against Radio France Internationale (RFI), accusing the broadcaster of providing a platform to members of the FDLR - a…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 14 November 2025
Signing of ESA Frequency Coordination Agreement Marks Major Step for Regional Digital IntegrationOuagadougou, November 2
In a decisive move to enhance digital cohesion in the Sahel, the Alliance of Sahel States (ESA) formally signed the radio frequency coordination agreement at borders on November 21, 2025, at the Azalaï Hotel in…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 14 November 2025
Mali Government and Oil Operators Move to Resolve Fuel Supply BottlenecksBamako - November 20-21, 2025
As part of ongoing efforts to stabilize fuel distribution, the sixth weekly meeting with petroleum operators was held on November 20, 2025, under the chairmanship of the Minister of Industry and Culture, in the presence…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 14 November 2025
Mali and Senegal Collaborate to Unblock Critical Dakar-Bamako Trade CorridorDakar/Bamako - November 21, 2025
In a bid to address growing trade disruptions caused by rising insecurity in Mali, the Malian Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, accompanied by the Director General of the Senegalese Port, visited the Autonomous…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 14 November 2025
Amid persistent deterioration of the security situation, France is reducing its diplomatic staff in
Amid persistent deterioration of the security situation, France is reducing its diplomatic staff in Mali, following similar measures by the United States and the United Kingdom, which have already repatriated their…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 14 November 2025
Infrastructure Development and Public Service Management Strengthened in Tillabéri and Tahoua
TILLABÉRI, Niger - In a decisive push to address critical infrastructure gaps, the Minister of Equipment and Infrastructure, Colonel-Major Salissou Mahaman Salissou, launched rehabilitation works on the 112-kilometer…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 13 November 2025
Frontline Visits and Assertion of Sovereign Control Over Strategic Resources
The final leg of President Tiani’s regional mission included high-stakes visits to some of Niger’s most sensitive security zones and economically strategic sites.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read