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Burkina Faso has announced an immediate suspension of raw cashew nut exports to ensure that local processing industries have adequate raw materials According to an official statement issued on Wednesday, the joint decision by the Ministries of Industry, Agriculture, and Finance, aims to strengthen Burkina Faso’s cashew industry, create jobs, and enhance economic sovereignty. Authorities…

President John Dramani Mahama has been formally petitioned to initiate the constitutional process for the removal of Auditor-General, Johnson Akuamoah Asiedu, over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and constitutional breaches. The petition, submitted on April 3, 2025, by the Alliance for Social Equity and Public Accountability (ASEPA), accuses Mr. Asiedu of committing high crimes…

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) – comprising Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, have concluded defense agreements with Russia to strengthen their fight against insurgency. The deal was finalized on Thursday during a high-level meeting in Moscow between the foreign ministers of AES member states and Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov. Both sides welcomed the…

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…

The Malian army has denied allegations that its military drone violated Algerian airspace, following reports that an unmanned aircraft crashed in the Tinzouatène region. In a statement, General Oumar Diarra, Chief of Staff of the Malian Armed Forces, maintained that the drone was operating within Malian territory on a targeted mission against terrorist groups. He…