Africa

Burkina Faso’s government has announced the rescue of 305 people, including women, children, and the elderly, who were being held captive by terrorists in a forest in Boucle du Mouhoun. The hostages, used as human shields, were freed in the Solenzo area and later transferred to Ouagadougou, according to national television. Commander Aziz Ouédraogo, head…

Nigerien authorities have urgently requested assistance from the Nigerian government to ease a severe fuel shortage that has paralyzed the country. According to reports, a delegation of senior officials from Niger’s transitional government traveled to Abuja to meet with Nigerian government representatives. Following the discussions, 300 trucks of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) were reportedly approved…

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Mauritania is stepping up efforts to empower women, aiming to boost their participation in decision-making processes and contribute to national development. Led by Ms. Mehla Ahmed Talebna, President of the National Observatory for the Rights of Women and Girls, a Mauritanian delegation recently visited Côte d’Ivoire to explore the establishment of the Compendium of Women’s…

Burkinabe authorities are adopting a stricter approach to tobacco packaging and labelling through a newly enacted decree. According to Health Minister Dr. Lucien Kargougou, the review of this decree aligns with the guidelines set by the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), which calls on member states to implement plain packaging to enhance the effectiveness…