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Burkina Faso Reaffirms Partnership with World Bank to Tackle Development, Security Challenges

Burkina Faso’s Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo has reiterated his government’s strong commitment to deepening collaboration with the World Bank to address the country’s pressing development and security challenges. The…

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Sahel Bloc Signals Exit from CFA Franc, Eyes New Currency Backed by Russia

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has declared its intent to break away from the CFA franc currency zone in pursuit of full monetary…

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Mnangagwa Lifts U.S. Import Tariffs Amid Rising Trade Tensions With Washington

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the suspension of all import tariffs on goods originating from the United States, in what he described as a diplomatic gesture aimed at fostering improved…

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France and Algeria Restart Diplomatic Dialogue Amid Economic Fallout and Security Breakdown

France and Algeria have reopened high-level diplomatic talks in a bid to repair their deeply strained relationship, following a year of escalating tensions that have severely impacted trade, disrupted vital…

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AU Appoints Togo’s Faure Gnassingbé as New Mediator Ahead of DRC-M23 Peace Talks in Doha

The African Union (AU) has formally endorsed Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the ongoing conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel…

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Outrage in South Africa as Protests Mount Over Rape of 7-Year-Old Girl and Rise in Gender-Based Violence

Hundreds of demonstrators marched through Pretoria on Friday in the latest protest against gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa, following the alleged rape of a 7-year-old girl, known publicly as…

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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Foreign Ministers Visit Russia to Strengthen Diplomatic and Military Ties

Foreign Ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are set to embark on a significant diplomatic visit to Russia on April 3rd and 4th. The visit, aimed at strengthening bilateral…

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Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey Becomes 7th Commonwealth Secretary-General, First African Woman to Hold Office

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey has been appointed as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, making history as the first African woman to hold the prestigious position. Her appointment marks a significant…

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Mali Denies Drone Violation of Algerian Airspace Amid Conflicting Claims

The Malian military has denied accusations that one of its drones violated Algerian airspace, following reports that an unmanned aircraft crashed in the Tinzouatène region, near the Algeria-Mali border. In…

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Mali Raises 43 Billion CFA on WAEMU Market, Exceeding Target Amid Strong Investor Confidence

Mali's transitional government successfully raised 43 billion CFA francs ($71 million) on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) financial market, surpassing its initial target of 40 billion CFA…

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Nigeria Secures $1.08 Billion World Bank Loan to Strengthen Economy, Education, and Nutrition

Nigeria has secured $1.08 billion in concessional financing from the World Bank to support economic resilience, expand access to education, and improve nutrition for vulnerable communities, the global lender announced.…

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