Tag: West Africa
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How Cocoa Beans Beat Bitcoin: The Sweetest Investment of 2024
How Cocoa Beans Beat Bitcoin: The Sweetest Investment of 2024 In a surprising turn of events, cocoa beans—humble seeds that fuel the global chocolate industry—have outshined Bitcoin as the best-performing commodity of 2024. While the world watched Bitcoin smash records, briefly soaring past the $100,000 mark in December, cocoa quietly made an even bigger leap.…
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Ivory Coast: opposition coalition calls for electoral reform ahead of presidential election
Ivory Coast’s “coalition for peaceful change” or CAP Côte d’Ivoire, called for electoral reform ahead of the crucial vote for the next president, set to take place on 25 October 2025. Among the recently-formed group’s demands for change are notably a revision of the electoral lists and the publication of election results by polling station.…
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Kehinde Wiley Redefines African Leadership in ‘A Maze of Power’
American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits of African leaders in Morocco earlier this month, building on his now famous 2018 portrait of former U.S. President Barack Obama sitting casually amid a wild cascade of leaves and flowers. His exhibition, entitled “A Maze of Power,” opened at the Mohammed VI Museum of…
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🇸🇱 FULL TRANSCRIPT: INDEPENDENCE DAY BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, DR. JULIUS MAADA BIO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE ON SUNDAY, 27th APRIL 2025
My Fellow Sierra Leoneans; 1. It has been sixty-four years since our forbearers courageously led our beloved country to the shores of freedom and self-determination. They envisioned a Sierra Leone where every citizen could thrive in unity, freedom and justice. 2. Today, as we commemorate the 64th anniversary of our country’s independence, it is remarkable…
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Assassination Attempt on Ibrahim Traoré Thwarted: Foreign Nationals and Explosives Plot Uncovered in Burkina Faso
On April 6, 2025, Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, survived a significant assassination attempt, marking the 18th such incident since he assumed power in 2022. The plot, involving both military personnel and civilians, was thwarted by Traoré’s close protection team before it could be executed citeturn0search9. Arrests and Foreign Involvement In the aftermath,…
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🇱🇷Liberia: ‘Don’t Risk Jail or Deportation’
The United States Embassy in Monrovia has issued a strong warning to Liberians contemplating illegal entry or remaining unlawfully in the United States, cautioning that such actions could result in jail time, deportation, and permanent visa bans. In a press release issued on Monday, U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner, said the U.S. government is…
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🇬🇭Ghana: Nigerian boxer Gabriel Olanrewagu collapses in ring at Bukom arena
A tragic incident occurred at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday night during the Bel 7Star Ghana Professional Boxing League when Nigerian boxer Gabriel Aluwasegun Olanrewagu collapsed in the ring while facing off against 22-year-old Ghanaian contender Jonathan Mbanugu. Despite immediate medical assistance, Gabriel was taken to the hospital, where he unfortunately succumbed to his…
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🇸🇳 General Kandé Fights Back: Former Army Chief Challenges Coup Allegations in Court
Dakar, Senegal – Nine months after his dramatic dismissal by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, former army chief General Kandé has taken legal action to clear his name. The decorated military officer is challenging statements made by a former corporal, who alleged that Kandé had been involved in a plot to overthrow the government. The accusations,…
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🇸🇳 Senegal Faces Potential Delay in IMF Support Due to Debt Data Concerns
Senegal’s efforts to restore financial support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may face delays as the global lender seeks clarification on how the country’s debt data was misreported for years. This development comes at a crucial time for the West African nation, which is navigating economic challenges while preparing for a contentious presidential election.…
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🇸🇱 Pakistan Foils $10 Million Tramadol Smuggling Operation Bound for Sierra Leone
In a significant operation, Pakistani authorities have thwarted an attempt to smuggle 5.6 million Tramadol tablets, valued at approximately Rs2.8 billion (US$10 million), destined for Sierra Leone. Details of the Seizure The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement in Karachi intercepted the shipment, which had been falsely declared as towels. Upon thorough inspection at the Qasim International…
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