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Agenda for new ECOWAS chairman
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 29, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is arguably the most successful economic community in the African continent. It has successfully fostered intra-regional trade, created a free trade area and introduced the ECOWAS passport...
Traoré Delivers: CAF clear August 4 Stadium for international return
GhanaWeb
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July 2, 2025
After four long years of exile, the Stallions are finally coming home. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have officially reinstated Ouagadougou’s iconic August 4th Stadium for international competition, marking a symbolic and practical...
Sahel Group Accuses Ukraine of Destabilizing Africa in Controversial Statement
News Ghana
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June 30, 2025
The Sahel Solidarity Campaign Network (SaS-CaN) has issued a strongly worded condemnation of Ukraine’s activities in West Africa, alleging media manipulation and terrorism sponsorship. In a June 29 statement signed by President Alimamy Bakarr...
3 Indians abducted amid terror attacks in Mali: Was Al Qaeda-linked JNIM behind it?
Firstpost
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July 3, 2025
Three Indian citizens have been taken hostage in western Mali following a terrorist assault that hit multiple locations in the region on July 1. The attack occurred at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, where a group of armed men entered the...
Russian gold mining company Nordgold eyes investment opportunities in West Africa
Business Insider Africa
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June 18, 2025
This comes as the firm solidifies its presence in the region with the recent acquisition of a key gold project in Burkina Faso, a move that underscores deepening economic ties between the West African nation and Russia. Georgi Smirnov, Nordgold's...
Terrorism: Nigeria To Host 53 African Defence Chiefs, To Seek Home-Made Solutions
News Investigators Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
News Investigators/ The Defence Headquarters is set to host 53 Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS) from 53 African countries, including Burkina, Mali and Niger Republic, for the Maiden African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja. The summit which...
Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish in Bolgatanga marks 100 years
Ghana News Agency
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July 3, 2025
By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Bolgatanga, July 3, GNA – The Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish in Bolgatanga has climaxed its year-long centenary celebration with a call for spiritual renewal, a change in mindset, and national unity as vital foundations for...
Fouzi Lekjaa: Algerian Fans will be Warmly Welcomed in Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 3, 2025
Morocco’s football chief Fouzi Lekjaa has promised Algerian supporters a warm reception during the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, stressing the long-standing bonds of respect between the two nations. Speaking to French newspaper L’Équipe, the...
Rangers hopeful of concluding deals for transfer targets Thelo Aasgaard and Nasser Djiga
STV News
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July 3, 2025
Rangers are hopeful of concluding the signings of two new transfer targets. The Ibrox club are looking to bring in Luton Town midfielder Thelo Aasgaard and Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Nasser Djiga. It comes after they announced the double...
Urgent Diplomatic Action to Uphold Democratic Principles and...
Modern Ghana
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PETITION To: H.E. John Dramani Mahama President of the Republic of Ghana Commander-in-Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces Cc: H.E. Julius Maada Bio – President of the Republic of Sierra Leone and Chairperson of ECOWAS H.E. João Lourenço – President of...
Orano’s uranium joint venture in Niger on brink of bankruptcy
Mining Technology
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July 3, 2025
French uranium mining company Orano has announced that its joint venture with Niger, SOMAIR, is facing bankruptcy due to export restrictions imposed by the country’s military government, according to a Reuters report. The development follows the...
In FOI requests, SERAP tells governors to account for security votes
Premium Times
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June 29, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Nigeria’s 36 state governors urging them to “promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by your...
REACTION | How The West Fears Captain Ibrahim Traoré
Savannah Herald - Georgia
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June 25, 2025
Style Spotlight: Looks, Trends & Fashion Inspiration There’s a lot of wrong information about Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traore. My reaction video should give you some clarity on what is really going on. This man is a real hero. He lead the revolution...
Pierre Landry Kabore in Hearts transfer talks as six figure deal for JK Trans Narva wide man in the works
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 3, 2025
Hearts are on the trail of Pierre Landry Kabore. Record Sport understands the Jambos, who have just confirmed Lawrence Shankland on a new three year contract, have opened talks with JK Trans Narva over their £250,000-rated prize asset. The Burkina...
Group to Governors: Account for security votes spending, invite EFCC, ICPC
Eagle Online
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June 29, 2025
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sent Freedom of Information (FoI) requests to Nigeria’s 36 state governors urging them to “promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of ‘security votes’ by your...
Primate Ayodele blasts ECOWAS, AU over US mediation in Rwanda-DR Congo crisis
Eagle Online
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June 29, 2025
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has blasted the Economic Community of West African States and African Union over the mediation of the United States in the long-standing crisis between Rwanda and DR Congo....
Cultures Unite in Celebration at 26th Antiracist Festival in Athens
To Vima
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July 3, 2025
The annual Antiracist Festival returns to Goudi Park in Athens on July 4–6, once again sending a powerful message of unity, solidarity, and inclusion. Now in its 26th year, the festival brings together researchers, historians, activists, students,...
Fortifying ‘golden alliance’ - Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana
Graphic
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July 2, 2025
India was historically referred to as a “golden sparrow” due to its immense wealth, prosperity, vibrant arts, culture and architecture, particularly pre-British rule. The title also accentuates the significant wealth and influence India held in...
Africa World Airlines set for direct flights from Accra to Ouagadougou starting July 1
Business and Financial Times
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June 24, 2025
Africa World Airlines (AWA) launched its highly awaited direct flight from Accra to Ouagadougou’s new Donsin International Airport at Palms by Eagles, formerly Holiday Inn at Airport City in Accra. The Ambassador of Burkina Faso to Ghana, Mr....
Insecurity: SERAP Gives 36 State Governors Seven Days To Account For Security Votes
The Will
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June 29, (THEWILL) — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Nigeria’s 36 state governors to within seven days, “promptly account for the spending of public funds in the name of security votes” since 29th May 2023...