Mali follows Niger and Burkina Faso in quitting group of French-speaking nations
The junta-run country quit the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, an international group of French-speaking countries, a day after its neighbors.
Top 10 most spoken languages in Africa - no English but 2 European languages on the list
Top of the pops is Arabic, spoken by some 150 million people across the continent. It’s the liturgical language of Islam and ...
Niger quits international group of French-speaking nations
The West African country announced that it would leave the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie. It comes after the ...
Senegal sees French troops depart as west Africa reassesses colonial ties
France has handed over control to the Senegalese government of two military bases in Senegal’s capital, Dakar that it has ...
The Washington Post17d
Mali announces withdrawal from alliance of French-speaking countries
and cultural cooperation among French-speaking countries. It now includes 93 countries and governments, 56 of which are full members. The announcement comes as most West African nations are rethinking ...
The EastAfrican on MSN10d
Sahel junta poses new dilemma for Ecowas
The junta successfully built a strong anti-French sentiment in Francophone African countries, capitalising on their populist ...
The Africa Report14d
French billionaire Bolloré targeted in fraud case over Africa ports
Groups from five African countries filed fraud and corruption complaints accusing Vincent Bolloré of illegally obtaining and benefitting from port concessions. A coalition of African groups filed ...