Griffiths has worked as the UN’s under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs for three years. UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths, who has played a key role in…
Early results from Sunday’s presidential elections in Senegal show opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in the lead, prompting his supporters to celebrate on the…
Opposition supporters take to streets in celebration but ruling coalition says a run-off will be needed to determine the winner. Supporters of Senegal’s presidential candidate…
Vote counting is under way in Senegal after a delayed presidential election that many hope will bring change after a turbulent political period that has…
The central African country’s presidential election is set to take place in May. Authorities in Chad have cleared 10 candidates for this year’s long-awaited presidential…
NewsFeedChildren who were kidnapped in two separate abductions in northern Nigeria have been freed. On Friday the army rescued one group taken from Sokoto, while…
The kidnapping in Kaduna state on March 7 was one of the biggest such attacks in years and prompted a national outcry over security. Nearly…
Calvinia, South Africa – It’s 7:30am on a Monday and there’s already a queue of about 40 men, women and children against the wall of…
Dakar, Senegal – Trust and power seem to converge in the hands of tax inspectors in Senegal, as the country is ready to vote in…
The 35 men are to be prosecuted for the hijacking of cargo vessel MV Ruen in December when they took the crew hostage. India has…
After 38 years in power, the veteran leader has no rivals, leading many to believe he is grooming his son for the top job. Uganda’s…
Senegal is gearing up for elections – something that was far from certain just a month ago. More than seven million people in the West…
Within the current geopolitical changes, Africa is experiencing sharp disintegration characterized by differences in political systems, economic structures and cultural norms in member countries. Unfortunately,…
The UN says a ‘humanitarian travesty’ is playing out in Sudan amid international inattention and inaction. Sudan is suffering one of the worst humanitarian crises…
NewsFeedAfter months of political chaos, deadly protests and fears of a president trying to cling to power illegally, Senegal’s delayed election is due to go…
Foreign investors are keeping a close eye on Senegal’s upcoming election, already marred by delays and political uncertainty, amid concerns over the political and economic…
Niger has suspended a military agreement with the United States that gave American troops a key base and launchpad in Africa’s Sahel region. The move,…
Names marked with an asterisk have been changed to protect identities. Piedmont, Italy – One of the first words that Sajo* learned in the Langhe,…
Rights groups say proposed rollback of 2015 law will overturn women’s rights across the region as a whole. The Gambia has taken steps towards lifting…
Niger was a crucial Western ally before a coup happened there last July. Niger has cut military ties with the United States – a setback…