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West african leaders unite behind green economy and gender equality initiative
Historic agreement signed in Abidjan to boost female leadership in climate action The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Gender Development Centre (GDC) has joined forces with UN Women
Read MoreN’Djamena to host African water forum in 2026
The African Water Forum 2026, themed “From Vision to Action,” will take place in N’Djamena on July 15–16, bringing together key stakeholders to address the continent’s pressing water challenges. Ahead
Read MoreSenegal’s pastef party congress: Ousmane Sonko set for second term as leader
Senegal’s Pastef Party to Elect Ousmane Sonko as Leader for Second Term The Patriotes africains du Sénégal pour le travail, l’éthique et la fraternité (Pastef) will hold its first-ever national
Read MoreNigeria school abductions linked to boko haram militants
The Nigerian military has attributed the abduction of dozens of students and teachers in the southern state of Oyo to fighters from the Boko Haram jihadist group. In a statement
Read MoreSenegal’s political leaders face dual agendas amid national talks
Divergent visions emerge as Senegal’s top leaders navigate power dynamics This week in Senegal, a critical political moment unfolds as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko navigate
Read MoreCôte d’Ivoire praised for agricultural policies at African economic summit
Abidjan will soon host a landmark event marking two decades of celebrating African economic progress. The Builders of the African Economy platform, a distinguished panafrican initiative, has unveiled its latest
Read MoreSenegal’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ stance under Sonko’s leadership
Senegal’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ stance under Sonko’s leadership Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has reaffirmed the Senegalese government’s resolve to strengthen anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, emphasizing strict enforcement of existing laws. In the face
Read MoreSenegal’s stance on homosexuality under scrutiny as prime minister vows no protection
Senegal’s prime minister reaffirms tough stance on homosexuality laws Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has once again underscored the government’s commitment to enforcing stricter legislation against homosexuality in Senegal. Speaking in
Read MoreFINADEV Tchad liquidated by COBAC: what this means for microfinance in Chad
In a decisive regulatory move, the Central African Banking Commission (COBAC) has revoked the operating license of Financial Development Chad (FINADEV Tchad S.A.), forcing the microfinance institution into liquidation. The
Read MoreNigeria security forces link Boko Haram to child abductions in southern region
#Terrorism #BokoHaram Nigerian military authorities have confirmed that the deadly wave of child abductions sweeping through southern regions stems directly from coordinated attacks orchestrated by the extremist faction Boko Haram.
Read MoreIslamic state Sahel presence persists amid JNIM focus
In the vast, semi-arid expanse of northeastern Mali, the Islamic State’s Sahel Province (ISSP) continues to cast a long shadow despite concerted efforts to counter its influence. While global attention
Read MoreTottenham’s Romero skips crucial Premier League clash amid transfer talk
Tottenham Hotspur faces a defining moment in their Premier League survival battle, but their Argentine captain Cristian Romero will be absent from the pitch at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Instead,
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