Editorial : Africa Eye The denial of travel to Nigerian Army Chief, General Christopher Musa, to Canada for a veterans’ tribute ceremony has sparked an angry response in Nigeria. Canadian authorities refused to grant General Musa a visa, despite his official invitation to attend the event, which the Nigerian government considers a violation of diplomatic protocol and a lack of …
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After four years of transition in Mali, uncertainty remains over whether a presidential election will take place in 2025. The New Year’s ceremony held at the Koulouba Palace on February 14 was mainly an opportunity for the Secretary-General of the Presidency to present a report on the reforms undertaken since Assimi Goïta came to power in 2021. Among the highlighted …
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More than 40 people lost their lives on Saturday due to the collapse of an artisanal gold mine in the Dabiya commune, located in the municipality of Talato, in the Kayes region of western Mali. The rescue operations were severely hindered by the lack of adequate infrastructure in the region, making it difficult to attend to the injured, according to …
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The electoral process for the Vice-Chairmanship of the African Union concluded following six closely contested rounds, with the outcomes of the votes either being tied or separated by a margin of 2 to 4 votes. However, it was observed by all the participating delegations that there was a marked distinction between the Moroccan candidate and the other contenders, particularly the …
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The Festival sur le Niger in Ségou, Mali, unfolded this year amid significant political and security challenges in West Africa. As thousands gathered along the banks of the Niger River to celebrate Malian music, theater, and arts, the festival also reflected the shifting political landscape. Mali’s recent withdrawal from ECOWAS, alongside Burkina Faso and Niger, and the uncertainty surrounding the …
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Editorial : Africa Eye Nigeria’s women’s rugby league team, the Green Falcons, has achieved a historic milestone by securing a place in the 2025 Rugby League World Series, becoming the first team from the Middle East-Africa (MEA) region to qualify for the prestigious tournament. Their qualification came after a hard-fought MEA Women’s Rugby League World Cup Qualifier against Kenya in …
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Algeria has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Niger in the construction of an oil refinery with a minimum capacity of 100,000 barrels per day, along with a petrochemical plant in the Dosso region. This initiative aims to strengthen Niger’s petroleum industry and train specialists in the energy sector. During a meeting in Algiers on February 10, 2025, Algerian Energy Minister …
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Kosmos Energy, the American company operating the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field offshore Senegal and Mauritania, announced the commencement of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production on Tuesday, more than a month after the start of crude production. This milestone marks the transition to liquefying the gas, which makes its transport easier and more efficient. In a statement, Kosmos Energy, …
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Elon Musk may be the richest man today, but he falls short of Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of the Mali Empire. With an estimated fortune between 400 and 600 billion euros, Mansa Musa remains the wealthiest person in history, thanks to Mali’s vast gold reserves.
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With less than two years remaining until Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, the political landscape is heating up. On February 7, 2025, Tidjane Thiam, the president of the Parti Démocratique de Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA) and a long-time Ivorian citizen, announced that he has officially renounced his French nationality. This move, in compliance with Ivorian law, is seen as a significant demonstration …
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