Ghana’s President John Mahama visited Nigeria on Thursday to hold discussions with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, following his recent meetings with the leaders of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Mahama emphasized the importance of strengthening ECOWAS and enhancing economic integration, particularly in light of security threats facing the sub-region. His talks with Tinubu also…
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have discussed bilateral cooperation and efforts to promote peace in Africa, with a focus on the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kagame highlighted the discussions on the progress of the peace process led by the East African Community (EAC) and the…
A terrorist attack near Cameroon’s border with Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of twelve Cameroonian soldiers, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense. The heavily armed jihadist militants targeted a position belonging to Sector III of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) on Wednesday. The…
The Burkinabe government has successfully secured 35 billion CFA francs through a financing operation managed by the UMOA-Titres Agency, achieving a coverage rate of 130.04%. Total bids amounted to 45.51 billion CFA francs, highlighting strong investor interest. Out of this, 38.5 billion CFA francs were accepted, representing an absorption rate of 84.59%, reflecting financial market…
The governments of Mali and Niger are increasing pressure on Chinese investors operating in their extractive industries, demanding stricter regulations and a fairer distribution of economic benefits. In Mali, authorities are taking action against illegal mining involving Chinese nationals. Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga summoned Chinese Ambassador Chen Zhihong on March 25 for discussions with…
