Tag: West Africa
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Why is Washington Losing Its Influence to Moscow in Africa?
Last month, Niger withdrew from a military agreement with the United States that had allowed a US drone base to be established in the north of the African country. Explaining their decision, Niger’s military authorities said that the agreement had been imposed on the country and was not in the interests of its people. Russia’s…
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๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ชPresident Ruto receives Ghanaโs most prestigious award
President Nana Akufo-Addo of Ghana has conferred on Kenyan President William Ruto, The Companion of the Order of the Star of the Volta, Ghana’s most distinguished accolade, during a state function. Praising President Ruto as a paragon among a new breed of African leaders committed to enforcing accountability and due process, Akufo-Addo recognized Ruto’s efforts…
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Togo adopts new Constitution moving nation from presidential to parliamentary system
The new text transitions the small West African nation from a presidential to a parliamentary system, wherein the president will be elected by legislators rather than directly by the public. ๐น๐ฌ Late Monday, Togolese lawmakers adopted a new constitution which transitions the nation from a presidential to a parliamentary system. One of the main changes…
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March 25, 2024โs full moon portends April 8thโs solar eclipse
The least exciting of all eclipses, a penumbral lunar eclipse, foreshadows the spectacular show that April 8th’s total eclipse will bring. Key Takeaways With clockwork-like regularity, the Moon goes through the full suite of its phases, from new to full to new again, once every lunar month. Twice per year, however, those new and/or full…
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Undersea cable failures cause Internet disruptions for multiple African countries
Internet connectivity in several African countries was disrupted today, March 14, 2024. Beginning at approximately 05:00 UTC, west and central African countries were most impacted, as was South Africa. Based on published reports and social media posts from impacted network providers, the disruption is believed to be due to multiple undersea cable failures in the…
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They went to school but ended up as hostages. 287 children are missing in Nigeriaโs forests
ABUJA, Nigeria (PA) โ Security forces swept through large forests in Nigeriaโs northwest region on Friday in search of nearly 300 children abducted from their school by motorcycle-riding gunmen in the latest mass kidnapping, which analysts and activists blamed on the failure of intelligence and a slow security response. The abduction of the 287 children in…
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Senegalโs government sets March 24 as the new date for the delayed presidential election
DAKAR, Senegal โ The Senegalese government has set March 24 as the new date for the countryโs delayed presidential election, its spokesperson said Wednesday after a meeting of the Council of Ministers, also announcing the dissolution of the government and appointment of a new prime minister. President Macky Sall, who is prevented for running for…
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West African Resources lifts 10-year gold output forecast
WEST African Resources (ASX: WAF) is the regionโs emerging mid-tier gold producer, targeting +400,000 oz pa production from 2025 from its Sanbrado Gold Operations and Kiaka Gold Project.increased its 10 year gold production outlook to 415,000 ounces annually with group annual gold output peaking at 473,000 oz in 2029. Unhedged resources were reported at 12.8…
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SUNU plans to immortalise founder with Pan-African prize
The SUNU Group has revealed plans to institute a pan-African prize to immortalise its late founder and president, Mr. Patheโ Dione. In a statement shared with our correspondent on Monday, the group said the country be instituted in Dioneโs honour because he had left a legacy in all the countries where the company operates. The…
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ECOWAS Founder Urges Lifting Sanctions On Coup-hit States
A founder of the West African bloc ECOWAS on Wednesday called for the lifting of sanctions on coup-hit countries ahead of an emergency heads of state meeting in the troubled region. A founder of the West African bloc ECOWAS on Wednesday called for the lifting of sanctions on coup-hit countries ahead of an emergency heads…
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