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Niger To Hold Inclusive National Dialogue in Niamey to Shape Political Transition Process
The Inclusive National Dialogue, a key initiative in Niger’s political transition, will officially open in Niamey on February 15, 2025. The national conference,...
Senegal Govt Announces Compensation for Victims of Political Violence Under Former President Macky Sall
The Senegalese government has announced financial compensation for the families of victims of political violence that occurred between 2021 and 2024. Each bereaved...
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to Launch Joint Mobile Telecommunications Operator
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are set to create a joint mobile telecommunications operator, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the region. This project, spearheaded...
Mali Secures $100 Million to Improve Access to Drinking Water
The World Bank has approved a $100 million credit to help Mali enhance access to clean drinking water and strengthen water resource conservation....
Nigeria Falls to 100th Out of 121 in Global Digital Quality Ranking, Slipping 12 Spots in Just One Year
Nigeria has fallen to 100th place in the 2024 Digital Quality of Life (DQL) Index by cybersecurity firm Surfshark. This decline is notable,...
Burkina Faso Issues First AES Passport as Regional Bloc Pushes for Integration
Burkina Faso has issued its first Confédération des États du Sahel (AES) passport, with Captain Ibrahim Traoré as the first recipient. The move...
Liberia Seeks Burkina Faso’s Support for UN Security Council Bid Amid Shifting West African Alliances
Liberia has officially sought Burkina Faso’s support for its bid for the United Nations Security Council seat. The request was made during a...
Spotify’s $10 Billion Payout in 2024 Fuels Streaming’s Global Dominance
As the Grammy Awards approach, Spotify is making it clear that it has been instrumental in reshaping the global music industry. On Tuesday,...
DR Congo Calls on UN Security Council to Act Against Rwanda as M23 Attacks in Goma Kill Over 100
The Democratic Republic of Congo is demanding immediate action against Rwanda over the ongoing crisis in the eastern part of the country. The...
AES Announces Implementation of Regional Passport For Member States
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has announced the launch of its regional passport, a significant step towards enhancing the free movement of...
AES To Establish Regional Investment Bank, Airline and Other Infrastructural Projects
The Confederation of Sahel States, AES hasannounced plans to establish a Regional Investment Bank. This decision was taken during a ministerial meeting of...
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso to Launch Unified Military Force Against Terrorism with 5,000 Officers
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, the three nations comprising the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), have announced plans to deploy a unified military...