July 31
Mali: Russian Wagner Group Reports Massive Losses in Mali
Russia's Wagner mercenary group has said that it had suffered severe losses, including a commander, during battles with separatist forces in northeast Mali last week. Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Arrests Activist Over TikTok Posts, Says HRW
Cameroon has imprisoned an activist who posted videos on TikTok urging democratic change ahead of 2025 presidential elections, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said. Read more »
July 29
Senegal: France Honours African Officers Killed by French Army in WWII
France has made a key gesture of remembrance for the dozens of African troops shot dead on French army orders at the Thiaroye camp in Senegal during World War II. This comes as… Read more »
Niger: French Nuclear Giant Slips Into the Red Following Niger-French Breakup
French nuclear giant Orano ended the first half of the year with a loss of €133 million, weighed down by difficulties in its mining activities in Niger due to a "highly… Read more »
July 27
Africa: Who Are the African Athletes to Watch Out for At Paris Olympics?
Africa is represented in most disciplines at the Paris Games and every athlete is striving for a medal. RFI looks at a selection of the favourites. Read more »
July 22
Africa: World Musicians Mourn the Loss of Mali's 'King of Kora' Toumani Diabate
Malian music star Toumani Diabate passed away after a short illness, his family announced over the weekend. Music lovers across the planet paid tribute to a master instrumentalist… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Contemplates Moving Capital After Disastrous Flooding
Severe flooding in Liberia has led a group of senators to propose relocating the capital city away from overcrowded and poorly managed Monrovia, a suggestion met with a mixture of… Read more »
July 16
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Kicks Off African Rollout of Promising New Malaria Vaccine
Côte d'Ivoire has begun vaccinating children against malaria using a new, affordable vaccine that it's hoped will prove a game changer in the fight against the deadly… Read more »
July 14
Cameroon: Cameroon Activists Hope for Change After President's Daughter Comes Out
Yaounde - Rights activists in Cameroon and abroad have praised the daughter of President Paul Biya for announcing that she is in a same-sex relationship. By challenging the… Read more »
July 11
Mali: Mali Junta Re-Authorises Political Activities Suspended in April
Mali's ruling junta has announced it will allow political parties and political associations to resume their activities, which it had suspended in the spring. Read more »
July 09
West Africa: New Sahel Confederation Challenges Regional Order As Ecowas Seeks Dialogue
The military heads of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger convened for the inaugural summit of the Confederation of the Sahel States (AES). The leaders emphasised territorial and popular… Read more »
July 06
Sierra Leone: Activists Hail Sierra Leone Child Marriage Ban, Urge Action On FGM
Sierra Leone this week adopted a landmark law banning child marriage, a move heralded by rights groups and foreign partners but leaving some activists demanding more action to end… Read more »
July 07
Senegal: Senegal Sets Out to Secure Fairer Partnerships in Mining Sector
Senegal's recently elected president, Bassirou Dioumaye Faye, has promised to renegotiate mining, gas and oil contracts signed with foreign companies. At a top-level summit in… Read more »
July 03
Mali: Suspected Jihadist Attack in Mali Kills At Least 21 Civilians
An attack blamed on jihadists in central Mali killed more than 20 civilians on Monday, two local officials said, in the latest killings in the troubled Sahel region. Read more »
July 02
Mauritania: Mauritania's Ghazouani Wins Presidential Vote, Despite Claim of Fraud
Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has secured re-election with a comfortable margin, garnering 56.12 percent of the vote. The results were announced by the… Read more »
July 01
Nigeria: Nigerian Designer Femi Ajose Brings Original Lagos Looks to Paris
Up-and-coming designers showcased their work in Paris this week at Africa Fashion Up, an event that celebrates young creatives from across the continent. Nigerian stylist Femi… Read more »
June 30
Senegal: Fishermen Left Stranded As Senegal's Most Sought-After Catch Moves North
Coastal communities in Senegal are reeling as stocks of sardinella - the country's most consumed fish - disappear from local waters. While fishermen blame industrial trawlers,… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Côte d'Ivoire Receives First Life-Saving Malaria Vaccines
Côte d'Ivoire this week received its first vaccines against malaria, a disease that kills four people a day in the country, mostly small children, the government said… Read more »
June 25
Niger: Niger's Junta Returns French-Run Uranium Mine 'Back to Public Domain'
Niger has confirmed one of the world's biggest uranium mines has returned to public control after revoking the operating licence of French nuclear fuel producer Orano. Read more »
June 21
Niger: France's Orano Loses Operating Licence At Major Uranium Mine in Niger
Niger has removed the mining permit of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world's biggest uranium mines, the company said Thursday, highlighting tensions between… Read more »
June 19
Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Travels to France for First International Visit
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is traveling to France this week for his first official visit outside of Africa. He will participate in the Global Forum for Vaccine… Read more »
June 18
Central Africa: France to Reduce Military Presence in West and Central Africa
France is planning to reduce its military presence in West and Central Africa to around 600 troops in line with President Emmanuel Macron's plans to limit the French military… Read more »
June 12
Senegal: Senegal Joins Oil-Producing Nations With Launch of First Offshore Field
Senegal has joined the ranks of oil-producing nations with Australian company Woodside Energy on Tuesday announcing the start of production in the West African country's first… Read more »
May 27
Mali: Mali Opposition Declares Transition Government in Exile
Malian opposition politicians have formed a transition government in exile to rival the military junta in power since a 2020 coup. This comes after military rulers failed to meet a… Read more »
May 26
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Extends Military Rule for Another Five Years
Burkina Faso's ruling junta will remain in power for another five years under an accord adopted during national consultations on Saturday, delaying the transition back to… Read more »
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