Ghana’s former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Botchwey, has officially assumed office as the 7th Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, making history as the first African woman to hold this position. In a “thank you” post on X, the Ghanaian diplomat reaffirmed her dedication to her new responsibilities, pledging to serve with humility…
Nigeria has secured $1.08 billion in concessional financing from the World Bank to improve education, boost economic resilience, and enhance nutrition for underserved communities. The World Bank in a statement announced that the loan, originally designed to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, will help strengthen Nigeria’s economy, especially following the government’s 2023 economic reforms….
The Malian transitional government raised 43 billion CFA francs on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) market on Wednesday, surpassing its initial target of 40 billion CFA francs. The UMOA-Titres Agency conducted the operation, which saw strong investor demand, underscoring Mali’s appeal to regional investors. The funds were raised through three instruments: A…
Senegal’s National Assembly has passed a bill interpreting the March 2024 amnesty law, despite opposition from civil society organizations. The bill, introduced by MP Amadou Bâ of the Pastef party, received 126 votes in favor and 20 against, with amendments proposed by opposition MPs—mostly from the former majority—being rejected during parliamentary debates. According to MP…
The Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger will embark on a strategic visit to Russia on April 3rd and 4th to strengthen diplomatic relations. In a joint statement on Tuesday, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) announced that the visit aims to foster strategic, pragmatic, and dynamic cooperation with Russia in areas of…
