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Click to expand Image (Nairobi) – The military junta governing Burkina Faso detained three journalists on March 24, 2025, for their reporting on the government’s ongoing crackdown on media, Human…
WASHINGTON, January 24, 2025 – The World Bank has officially sanctioned a substantial financial package for Burkina Faso, totaling €142 million (equivalent to $150 million) through an International Development Association…
The recent detention of three prominent Beninese figures—including a top security official—on suspicion of plotting a coup d’état has thrust the nation into a heated debate about what comes after…
Click to expand Image One year after a military coup in Niger, the country’s military authorities have intensified their crackdown on opposition, independent media, and peaceful dissent, as reported by…
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2024 – The World Bank has greenlit a significant credit from the International Development Association (IDA)*, totaling $100 million, to bolster Mali’s healthcare sector. This funding aims…
The Nigeria-Maroc gas pipeline project is advancing to a critical phase as topographic surveys commence along the northern segment, spanning Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal. Etafat, a Moroccan engineering and surveying…
In response to the enforced disappearance of Samira Sabou, a prominent Nigerien journalist and blogger, who was abducted from her home on September 30 by masked individuals claiming to be…
The escalating political turmoil in Niger, coupled with the looming threat of military intervention from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) against the coup leaders, is a source…
RSF et 29 médias et organisations demandent la fin des atteintes à la liberté de la presse au Mali et au Burkina Faso Un vendeur de journaux mettant à la…
akwa africa gains exclusive control over total Mauritanie The permanent commission of the Moroccan Competition Council officially endorsed the acquisition of Total Mauritanie S.A by Akwa Africa S.A, granting the…
The Competition Council has officially received a notification regarding Akwa Africa‘s intent to purchase the entire share capital and voting rights of Total Mauritanie. This strategic takeover follows reports from…
Synergy and cooperation in Niger’s health financing landscape Niger, a geographically isolated nation in West Africa, has faced significant challenges due to armed conflicts and persistent droughts. These environmental and…