Tag: West Africa
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DGSE Bank Formation: A Game Changer for Sahel States and West Africa’s Banking Industry
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have recently announced the formation of a common bank, marking a significant development in the financial landscape of the Sahel region. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic ties and enhance financial autonomy among these nations. Implications for West Africa The establishment of this joint bank…
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๐จ๐ฎ Inside Ivory Coastโs Abidjan Prison: A Glimpse Into Life Behind Bars
Nestled on the edge of the Banco Forest in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, stands the largest prison in West Africa: the Abidjan Prison. Designed to house 1,500 inmates, it now holds over 5,000, making it a stark symbol of the challenges facing the regionโs justice and penal systems. This overcrowded prison offers a rare and thought-provoking…
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John Dramani Mahama Sworn in as Ghana’s President for a Second Term
In a historic moment for Ghanaโs democratic tradition, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in today as president for a second term. The ceremony, attended by national and international dignitaries, marks Mahamaโs return to power following his decisive victory in the December 7 presidential election. His win reflects the trust placed in him by Ghanaians to…
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๐ฒ๐ฑ Mali’s Mining Revolution: A Nation Redefines Resource Sovereignty
The arid and gold-rich landscapes of Mali have borne witness to an extraordinary shiftโa quiet yet potent revolution unfolding far from the boardrooms of international conglomerates. For decades, this West African nation has been a key player in the global mining industry, its vast reserves of gold, uranium, manganese, bauxite, lithium, and iron ore drawing…
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ย ๐ซ๐ท ๐จ๐ฎ Frances Decline in West Africa: The Unraveling of a Colonial Grip
By Panafrican.Email News Team The winds of change blow fiercely through the Sahel and West Africa. In a move that shakes the foundations of decades-old geopolitical dynamics, Ivory Coast has joined a growing list of nations severing military ties with France. President Alassane Ouattara, in a symbolic end-of-year address, announced that French forces would withdraw…
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Russian Oil in West Africa: The Role of Demex and the Risks to African Sovereignty
In the wake of Western sanctions imposed due to the Ukraine conflict, Russia has sought alternative avenues to distribute its oil, with West Africa emerging as a significant destination. Central to this operation is Demex, a discreet trading firm based in Dubai, facilitating the flow of Russian petroleum products into the region. Countries Affected and…
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EU halts fishing agreement with Senegal over illegal fishing concerns
European fishing vessels will imminently cease activities in Senegalese waters after the non-renewal of an agreement between Brussels and Dakar, EU ambassador Jean-Marc Pisani said Tuesday. The accord between the European Union and the West African country that has been in force since 2019 is due to expire at midnight between Sunday and Monday. Pisani…
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Russian Influence Expands Across West Africa: Equatorial Guinea in the Spotlight
By Pan African Email News Desk In a move that signals Russiaโs growing interest and influence in West Africa, Equatorial Guinea is emerging as a strategic focal point for Moscowโs latest geopolitical maneuvers. Amid increasing anti-Western sentiment and the rise of military juntas in the Sahel, Russia is expanding its reach, with Equatorial Guinea seen…
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๐ฌ๐ญ Ghana opens its largest single gold mine
Ghana has commissioned its largest single gold mine in a historic milestone. The mine, established by Chinese-owned company Shandong Gold through its subsidiary Cardinal Namdini Gold Limited, is located in the Talensi District of the Upper East Region. The open-pit mine is expected to operate for 15 years, producing around five million ounces of gold…
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๐จ๐ฎ Ivory Coast: Parties begin preps for 2025 presidential election
Former Ivorian Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan was on Saturday named candidate for the Popular Ivorian Front (FPI) in the 2025 presidential election. At a congress in Yamoussoukro, the Ivorian capital, N’Guessan was re-elected president of the FPI with 99.34% of the votes cast by some 4,500 voters. The FPI is the party of former…
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