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CSS Member States Leave La Francophonie, Call It a “Remote-Controlled Political Instrument”
The three-member states of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS)—Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—have announced their withdrawal from the International Organization of La...
Like Niger, Mali Officially Withdraws from the International Organisation of La Francophonie
Mali announced its withdrawal from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) on Tuesday, a day after Niger did the same. The junta-led...
Niger Officially Withdraws from International Organization of La Francophonie
Niger has officially withdrawn from the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), marking another step in its ongoing efforts to distance itself from...
Ghana’s President Mahama Discusses Joint Fight Against Terrorism with Niger
Ghanaian President John Mahama has visited Niamey, where he held security discussions with Niger’s leader, Abdurahaman Tchiani. The two presidents emphasised the urgent...
President Mahama Arrives in Niger After Visit to Mali, Continues Tour of Sahel States
The President of the Republic of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, accompanied by a high-level delegation, arrived in Niamey on Sunday for a friendship...
Niger Govt Launches Feasibility Study for 5,200 MW Coal Project to Boost Energy Sovereignty, Reduce Reliance on Nigeria
The Nigerien government has launched feasibility study activities for the Salkadamna coal complex, a 5,200 MW energy project in the Tahoua region. The...
Ghana’s President Mahama to Make First Official Visit to Mali, Marking His First Visit to a CSS Member State
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama is set to make his first official visit to Mali on Saturday, March 8, marking his first trip...
Ghana’s Inflation Eases Slightly for Second Month in February
Ghana’s consumer inflation dropped for the second month, reaching 23.1 per cent in February. According to the Ghana Statistical Service, this was down...
Malian President Goïta Meets Russian Deputy Defense Minister Younous-Bek
The President of the Transition in Mali, General Assimi Goïta, held a high-level meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, with a Russian delegation...
Germany Halts Aid to Rwanda Over DR Congo Conflict
Germany has suspended new development aid to Rwanda and is reviewing existing commitments over its alleged support for the M23 rebel group in...
CSS Must Inspire Unity of All Africa – Captain Traoré
President Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso has emphasised that the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) members, now Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), must...
Oscars 2025: Anora Sweeps More Awards As Zoe Saldaña Make History
The 97th Academy Awards celebrated various cinematic achievements on March 2, 2025, with several standout moments and notable winners. “Anora,” directed by Sean...