Africa News

Ivory Coast : Ouattara tries the patience of his new ministers

More than two months after the new government was formed in January, members of the executive have still not received their appointment letters, leaving them in the dark as to the scope of their powers. ​More than two months after the new government was formed in January, members of the executive have still not received […]

Ivory Coast : Ouattara tries the patience of his new ministers Read More »

Sudan : Row over Tasis and Islamists delays launch of milestone national dialogue

The five international bodies jointly coordinating mediation efforts aimed at convening an inclusive inter-Sudanese political dialogue are struggling to come […] ​The five international bodies jointly coordinating mediation efforts aimed at convening an inclusive inter-Sudanese political dialogue are struggling to come […] Read More

Sudan : Row over Tasis and Islamists delays launch of milestone national dialogue Read More »

West Africa : Lomé playing discreet intermediary between Washington and Sahel juntas

Washington’s announcement on 10 March that it would soon resume military intelligence cooperation with Mali in the fight against jihadism […] ​Washington’s announcement on 10 March that it would soon resume military intelligence cooperation with Mali in the fight against jihadism […] Read More

West Africa : Lomé playing discreet intermediary between Washington and Sahel juntas Read More »

Guinea : Silent battle between Chinese firms Sinohydro and Hebei Wenfeng for Boffa bauxite

Behind Ahmed Kanté, the former minister of mines (2007–2008) who heads Guinea International Corp (GIC), lie two Chinese giants: the […] ​Behind Ahmed Kanté, the former minister of mines (2007–2008) who heads Guinea International Corp (GIC), lie two Chinese giants: the […] Read More

Guinea : Silent battle between Chinese firms Sinohydro and Hebei Wenfeng for Boffa bauxite Read More »

Jocelyn Bioh’s ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play’ Heads to Broadway

“School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play,” written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, will start performances in September. ​“School Girls; or, The African Mean Girls Play,” written by Jocelyn Bioh and directed by Whitney White, will start performances in September. Read More

Jocelyn Bioh’s ‘School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play’ Heads to Broadway Read More »