Tag: West Africa
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Sierra Leone Grapples with Horrific Drug Epidemic
Freetown, Sierra Leone – Sierra Leone is in the grip of a terrifying drug crisis that has seen a surge in the use of a potent, synthetic drug known as “Kush.” The situation has taken a horrifying turn with the discovery that some drug manufacturers are incorporating human bones into the concoction, leading to a…
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Ghana’s Cocoa Crisis: Swollen Shoot Disease Threatens Major Producing Region
According to the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO), one of the main cocoa producing regions in Ghana is 81% infected with swollen shoot disease. This virus poses a significant threat to cocoa production, which is a critical part of Ghana’s economy. Swollen shoot virus first reduces yields and then kills trees, usually within a few years.…
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Mali inaugurates a security center on the Guinean border
The center, built on 5 hectares in Kourémalé, cost more than 3 billion CFA francs (nearly $5 million). Located on the Bamako-Conakry axis, Kourémalé is an essential corridor for trade and regional mobility. However, it faces security challenges. The new center will: It was built with the support of the EU Capacity Building Mission in…
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Plans have reached the advanced stage to launch the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) single currency initiative
Plans have reached the advanced stage to launch the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) single currency initiative, otherwise known as ECO. This was after the Nigerian government endorsed the initiative, which is envisioned to propel growth and development throughout the West African sub-region. The ECOWAS single currency has also been incorporated as a…
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Mali’s transitional president, Colonel Assimi Goita, has landed in Niger’s capital Niamey
Colonel Assimi Goita, Mali’s transitional president, made a significant diplomatic move by landing in Niamey, the capital of Niger. This visit is part of the 1st summit of leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States held on Saturday which marks a pivotal moment in the relationship between the two neighboring countries, both of which are…
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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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🇬🇭🇰🇪President Ruto receives Ghana’s 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. 🇹🇬 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, 2024’s full moon portends April 8th’s 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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