On the sidelines of the recently concluded Saudi-Arab-African economic conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Exim Bank and the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) signed a loan agreement. EBID was represented by the Vice-President in charge of Finance and Corporate Services, Dr Mabouba Diagne. The facility forms part of the Bank’s resource mobilisation …
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General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s current military ruler following the July coup, embarked on his first international trips, meeting counterparts in Mali and Burkina Faso. In Mali and Burkina Faso, both governed by military leaders who assumed power in 2020 and 2022 respectively, solidarity with Niger’s coup leaders was affirmed during Tiani’s visits. Tiani’s visit to …
Niger’s Military Leader Undertakes Inaugural Visits to Mali and Burkina Faso. Read More »
Three out of the four African teams participating in the Under-17 FIFA World Cup have progressed to the round of 16. Mali, Morocco, and Senegal are seeking to secure a place in the quarter-finals. Advancing from the six groups of four, the top two teams from each group, along with the four best third-placed teams, …
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In early November, a tragic massacre in the village of Zaongo in north-central Burkina Faso resulted in the deaths of at least 70 individuals, predominantly children and elderly people. The incident has left the perpetrators unidentified, prompting calls from the European Union and the United States for a thorough investigation. The Faso public prosecutor, Simon …
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Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his counterpart from Burkina Faso, Kassoum Coulibaly, visiting Russia, met yesterday and agreed to strengthen military cooperation between the two countries, according to a Russian statement cited by AFP. Burkina Faso, led by a military regime since last year, has sought to diversify its partners and has approached, above …
Ericsson has launched its Gen-E Graduate Program in the Middle East and Africa region. The program, which was launched on Monday seeks to provide young talents learning and career development opportunities. It will offer a well-structured development alongside world-class Information and Communication Technology (ICT) industry experts to promote the potential of youth in the ICT …
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has given its approval to a second malaria vaccine, potentially providing countries with a more affordable and accessible option compared to the first malaria vaccine. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the authorization of the new malaria vaccine based on the recommendations of two expert groups, particularly for its use …
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The dice for the West African Mining Activities Week (WAMAO) are officially launched this Thursday, September 28, 2023. Scheduled until September 30, 2023, this edition is being held under the theme “Mining in Africa: what strategy to impact the development of local economies? “. The ministry in charge of mines wants to reassure investors and …
Burkina Faso organized on Friday September 22 on the sidelines of the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, a side event jointly prepared with the United Nations resident coordination in Burkina Faso. This high-level meeting was intended to be a framework for presenting the Action Plan for Stabilization and Development and to see how …
The Burkinabè Tennis Federation (FBT) organized a training workshop from September 10 to 22, 2023 in Ouagadougou in order to equip coaches with new lawn tennis techniques. This training, provided by an expert from the International Tennis Federation (ITF), is part of the development of the discipline in Burkina Faso. The training workshop brought together …