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…
Parliament in Ghana has approved the repeal of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) following the passage of the Electronic Transaction Levy (Repeal) Bill, 2025, on Wednesday, March 26. The E-Levy, introduced in March 2022 under the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration, was imposed on electronic transactions such as mobile money and bank transfers. Initially…
Malian authorities have taken a strong stance against illegal gold mining, urging an immediate end to all unauthorized activities, including those involving Chinese nationals. During a meeting with Chinese Ambassador Chen Zhihong, Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga condemned the widespread involvement of Chinese miners in illegal operations from 2021 to 2025. The meeting was attended…
Niger’s transitional leader, Abdourahamane Tiani, was officially sworn in today as the country’s president, marking the start of a five-year transitional period under a new charter, replacing the existing constitution. This move effectively dismisses efforts by the regional bloc ECOWAS to expedite a return to democratic rule following the military coup in June 2023. According…
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has directed the government to draft an Orientation Law on the Economic Empowerment of Women (LOAEF) to enhance women’s access to economic opportunities and promote their full participation in Senegal’s socio-economic development. Announced during last week’s Council of Ministers, the initiative is supervised by the Ministry of Family and Solidarity, with…
The Nigerian government has intensified its fight against oil theft, arraigning nine suspects accused of vandalizing oil pipelines in the Ogidiama community, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The defendants appeared before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on Monday, facing charges of conspiracy and tampering with critical oil infrastructure. The suspects have…
The long-awaited implementation of the Niger National Conference’s resolutions is set to take place today at the Mahatma Gandhi Center in Niamey, marking a critical step in the country’s ongoing political transition. The event, organized by the Ministry of the Interior, follows the submission of the final National Conference report to General Abdourahamane Tiani, President…
