US Treasury Secretary continues African charm offensive with visits to Senegal, Zambia

The United States continues the African charm offensive with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen having visited Senegal and Zambia as part of a 10-day trip aimed at rebuilding economic relationships between the US and its partners in Africa. In Senegal, Yellen went to Gorree Island off the west African country’s coast on Saturday and spoke […]

Burkina Faso rally calls for ‘sovereignty’ without France, endorses junta in power

Several thousands of demonstrators rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital on Saturday (28 January) in support of the ruling junta, a few days after the confirmation of the departure of France special forces from the country by February. Packing Nation Square in central Ouagadougou, demonstrators held signs bearing slogans including “Down with imperialism,” “Down with French […]

Morocco remains attached to Mali’s stability -FM

The Moroccan government has reiterated its firm attachment to the stability of Mali, which is facing sanctions by European Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) over delays in transition to civilian rule. The stand of voiced by Moroccan foreign minister Nasser Bourita during a telephone conversation held Thursday with Malian peer […]