Senegalese authorities have banned security coverage for wrestling matches nationwide following the tragic death of Babacar Diagne. The victim was fatally attacked after the highly anticipated bout between Ama Baldé and Franc at the National Arena over the weekend. The Minister of the Interior and Public Security announced the decision in response to violent incidents…
The Chadian army has officially concluded Operation Haskanite, a large-scale military offensive launched in November 2024 to combat Boko Haram. The operation resulted in the elimination of nearly 300 Boko Haram fighters, with 27 casualties reported on the Chadian side. Army spokesman General Chanane Issaka Achek announced the operation’s success during a press briefing in…
The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for $6 billion to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, describing it as “one of the most devastating crises of our time.” In a statement on Monday, Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, warned of an escalating famine and an epidemic of sexual violence, with “children…
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has publicly submitted his asset declaration to the Auditor General. The Ghanaian Leader submitted his asset declaration forms on Tuesday, in accordance with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution and the Public Office Holders Act of 1998. Unlike previous filings, he made the process public, emphasizing the need for “openness…
Mali and Morocco have officially launched a joint military commission of experts to strengthen their defense cooperation. The partnership was formalized during a three-day visit to Mali by a Moroccan military delegation led by Brigadier General Abdelghani Mouhib. During the high-level meeting, General Mouhib reaffirmed Morocco’s strong commitment to supporting Mali and the broader Sahel…
Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of Defense, Téné Birahima Ouattara, has expressed a commitment to strengthening security ties with Burkina Faso, opening the door for enhanced collaboration. Minister Ouattara emphasized Côte d’Ivoire’s willingness to organize joint border patrols with Burkina Faso, highlighting that such cooperation is crucial for tackling shared security challenges. He noted, however, that this…
Côte d’Ivoire and Burkina Faso Resolve Long-Standing Tensions, Form Unified Front Against Insecurity Mali, Morocco Establish Joint Military Commission to Boost Defense Cooperation Senegal Announces One Trillion CFA Francs in Funding for SMEs Ghana’s President Publicly Declares Assets, Pledges Commitment to Transparency UN Launches $6 Billion Appeal to Aid 26 Million Affected by Sudan Conflict…
The Senegalese government has pledged massive support for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with a funding package of 1trillion CFA francs. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko made the announcement on Tuesday while presiding over the opening ceremony of the fourth edition of the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Forum. The forum, held under the theme “SMEs…
The government of Ghana has disbursed GH₵6.081 billion in cash to Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) bondholders, following President John Mahama’s directive to settle outstanding coupons and build a financial buffer. Additionally, GH₵3.46 billion has been credited to bondholders’ securities accounts as a Payment-In-Kind (PIK), per DDEP terms. To enhance debt management, GH₵9.7 billion has…
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for the establishment of a security force dedicated to safeguarding West Africa’s coastal waters, with Lagos as its headquarters. The initiative was announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar during the 38th African Union (AU) Summit in Ethiopia. The proposal aligns with the AU’s broader efforts to strengthen…
