Solar revolution transforms rural Mali despite significant hurdles

In the remote village of Karan, Mali, solar power has sparked remarkable change. The installation of a mini-grid operated by WeLight has provided 3,000 residents with reliable electricity, transforming local commerce and daily life. Bakery owner Samba Diakité exemplifies this impact. Previously dependent on diesel generators costing $100 daily, he now saves more than half […]

Senegal: Nine people killed in clashes after condemnation of opposition figure Sonko

Nine people were killed Thursday in clashes in the wake of a court condemnation of opposition iconic member Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years’ imprisonment on a charge of “corrupting young people”. Protests erupted in several cities of the country following the court’s Thursday decision, in support to Sonko […]

Algeria, Polisario slammed in Geneva for blatant human rights violations in Tindouf camps

The Algerian regime and its puppet, the polisario front, have been slammed for the massive violations of human rights, humanitarian atrocities and summary executions committed in the Tindouf camps against the background of the Sahara conflict. The harsh criticism was voiced during a symposium held in Geneva on the sidelines of the 51st session of […]