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Politics - 5 November 2025
Mali Settles 30-Year Dispute Over Voluntary Retirements (1986-1993)
BAMAKO, MALI - After three decades of waiting, the Government of Mali has authorized the payment of benefits and compensation to former public servants who voluntarily retired between 1986 and 1993 under the country’s…
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 5 November 2025
Education and Health Projects Highlight Strengthened Development PartnershipsNIAMEY, Niger - Niger’s education and healt
On Monday, November 3, 2025, the Minister of National Education, Literacy, and Promotion of National Languages, Dr. Elisabeth Shérif, officially launched the “One Week, One School” initiative at Lycée Kassaï in Niamey.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 5 November 2025
Niger Reports Improved Flood Management and Disaster Preparedness
Niamey, Niger - Niger’s government announced measurable progress in its preparedness and response to natural disasters, particularly flooding.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 5 November 2025
DRC: Inflation Falls to 2.7%, Signaling Slowdown in Cost of Living Increases
Kinshasa, DRC - The Economic Situation Committee announced on November 7, 2025, that inflation in the Democratic Republic of Congo has fallen to 2.7%, well below the projected 7.8% for the year.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 5 November 2025
DRC, IMF Conclude Second Review of Preliminary Agreement Amid Economic Resilience
Kinshasa, DRC - On November 5, 2025, the Congolese government and International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff concluded the second review of their Preliminary Agreement, following a mission led by Calixte Ahokpossi.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 5 November 2025
DRC: Mukoko Samba Assures Senate on Congolese Franc Stability and Protecting Purchasing Power
Kinshasa, DRC - On November 4, 2025, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Economy Daniel Mukoko Samba reassured the Senate of the government’s commitment to maintaining the stability of the Congolese franc and…
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 4 November 2025
Nationwide Pre-Evaluation of the Agro-Sylvo-Pastoral Campaign UnderwayNIAMEY, Niger - Regional authorities across Niger
The governors of Maradi, Tillabéri, and Diffa led parallel missions on Thursday, November 6, 2025, to assess agricultural, forestry, pastoral, and fisheries conditions in their respective regions.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 4 November 2025
Cereal Prices Register Sharp Decline, Offering Relief to ConsumersNIAMEY, Niger - The Agricultural Market Information Sy
For the week of Wednesday, November 22 to Tuesday, November 28, 2025, SIMA data showed price reductions ranging from 24% to 32% for key staple cereals.
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 4 November 2025
South Kivu: AFC-M23 Permanently Shuts Lomera Mining Site
Lomera, South Kivu, DRC - The Lomera mining site in the Luhihi group, north of Kabare territory, was permanently closed on November 4, 2025, by the armed group AFC-M23.
By Amina Kabasele - 2 min read
Politics - 4 November 2025
DRC: SEGUSE Digitizes Import-Export Numbers to Streamline Foreign Trade
Kinshasa, DRC - On November 5, 2025, the Integrated Single Window for Foreign Trade (SEGUSE) launched the digitization of procedures for obtaining and renewing import-export numbers in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
By Jean-Marc Okito - 2 min read
Politics - 4 November 2025
A Message of Firmness and Reassurance: Diop Calms Foreign Partners Amid Mali’s Fuel and Security Challenges
Bamako, Mali - Amid growing concerns over security and fuel shortages, Mali’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdoulaye Diop, has sought to reassure the country’s foreign partners, affirming the government’s firm…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read
Politics - 4 November 2025
Ituri: Hundreds of Trucks Stranded as Bunia-Mahagi Road Crumbles
Bunia, Ituri, DRC - On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, hundreds of trucks carrying petroleum and essential goods were stranded on National Route 27 (RN27) between Bunia and Mahagi, as the deteriorating Pont Tchulu-Jina…
By Sarah Ndaya - 2 min read