Tag: West Africa
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🇱🇷 A New Beacon on the Skyline: A First Look at Liberia’s Proposed CDC Global Headquarters
Congo Town, Monrovia – In a move that signals both political ambition and a vision for the future, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) has offered an exclusive first glimpse into the plans for its proposed Global Headquarters. The landmark project, set to rise in the bustling suburb of Congo Town, is being framed not…
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🇨🇮 Uber’s Exit from Ivory Coast: Reshaping Abidjan’s Ride-Hailing Landscape
Uber’s Surprise Departure from West African Market In a move that surprised both users and industry observers, Uber officially ceased operations in Côte d’Ivoire on September 24, 2025, marking the complete withdrawal of the ride-hailing giant from its first African market after six years of operation. The company, which had launched in Abidjan in December…
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🇬🇳 Guinea’s Cash Crisis: Traders Count Losses as Economy Grinds to a Halt
CONAKRY, Guinea – A severe liquidity crisis is gripping Guinea, paralyzing commerce and leaving traders and ordinary citizens unable to access their own money. The acute cash shortage has sparked widespread frustration and economic anxiety, with long, snaking lines outside banks becoming a common sight across the country. For weeks, businesses have been struggling to…
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🇲🇱 Al-Qaeda Affiliate Attacks Village Near Bamako, Heightening Security Concerns in Mali
On the morning of September 9, armed militants linked to Nusrat al-Islam wa-l-Muslimin (JNIM), an affiliate of Al-Qaeda, launched a deadly assault on the village of Tamina, located roughly 140 kilometers from Mali’s capital, Bamako. The attack marks a troubling escalation of violence in a region already grappling with instability, raising fears that extremist groups…
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🇺🇸🇨🇲 US Arrests Leaders of Cameroon Separatist Movement
A federal grand jury in Minnesota has indicted two US citizens of Cameroonian origin for financing and coordinating attacks by the Ambazonia Defense Forces (ADF), a separatist group active in Cameroon. According to the indictment, Benedict Nwana Kua and Pascal Kikishi Wongbi sent thousands of dollars to associates in Cameroon to purchase weapons and explosives…
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🇨🇮 Ivorian President Set for Landmark UN Visit, Attends Key Palestine Recognition Conference
Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – In a significant diplomatic move, the President of Côte d’Ivoire, His Excellency Alassane Ouattara, is scheduled to travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, marking his first in-person appearance at the global body’s headquarters in three years. The highly anticipated trip underscores a return to high-level, face-to-face…
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🇱🇷 Liberia’s Drug War in Crisis: Leaked Audio Exposes Top Official Allegedly Protecting Daughter and Dealers
“How can Liberia win the fight against drugs if those leading the battle are accused of protecting the very trade they’re meant to stop?” In a devastating blow to Liberia’s fight against a devastating drug epidemic, a leaked audio recording has exposed the Chief of Operations of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), Abraham Okai…
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Mali-France Relations Plummet as French Diplomat Arrested in Alleged Coup Plot
BAMAKO – A fresh and severe diplomatic crisis is unfolding between Mali and its former colonial ruler, France, following the dramatic arrest of a French embassy staffer accused of participating in a plot to destabilize the West African nation. The Malian military government announced this week the arrest of Yann Vezilier, a French national employed…
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🇸🇳 Child Sexual Exploitation in Senegal: Causes, Consequences, and the Role of Homophobia in Distracting from the Crisis
By Red Black and Green Media Pan African News BlogAugust 17, 2025 Introduction Senegal, a country celebrated for its rich cultural heritage and democratic stability, faces a dark and pervasive crisis: the sexual exploitation of children. From forced begging in Quranic schools (daaras) to sex trafficking in mining regions like Kédougou, thousands of Senegalese children…
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🇬🇳 Guinea: A Small Nation with Massive Mineral Wealth Poised to Shape Global Tech Industry
Though modest in size, Guinea is a giant when it comes to mineral resources. Nestled in West Africa, this nation holds the world’s largest reserves of bauxite—a key ingredient in aluminum production—and is emerging as a potential powerhouse in supplying gallium, a critical mineral for semiconductors. With China recently restricting gallium exports, Guinea’s strategic importance…
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