Niger to raise FCFA 40 billion on UEMOA market
The government of Niger intends to raise about FCFA 40 billion on the financial market of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), through […]
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UN Security Council Okays deployment of G-5 Joint Force in the Sahel
The United Nations Security Council, on Wednesday, unanimously approved a resolution welcoming the deployment of a 5,000-strong force from five African countries to restore peace […]
Malawi raises legal marriage age to 18
Malawi’s President Peter Mutharika has officially banned child marriage this week after a two-year parliamentary process and subsequent approval in February. The constitutional amendment signed […]
Nigeria: Meningitis Deaths reach 745
An outbreak of Meningitis in Nigeria has killed 745 people as of Wednesday, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control said, as Africa’s most populous nation […]
Morocco to Become Member of ECOWAS, Another Major Regional Bloc
In a bid to boost further regional African integration and South-South cooperation, Morocco seeks the membership of the Economic Community of Western African Countries (ECOWAS), […]
Niger: Jihadists kill 15 in patrol ambush
Jihadists have ambushed a Niger’s army patrol on Thursday, killing 15 soldiers and wounding 19, the West African nation’s Defense Ministry said. The attack occurred […]
ECOWAS, a Bullwark against Dictatorships in West Africa
The (ECOWAS) has grown steadily to acquire a political and military dimension besides its role in bolstering economic integration in the region. The recent intervention […]
Morocco Extends Emergency Assistance to Sub-Saharans Expelled from Algeria
Morocco has extended emergency humanitarian assistance to the Sub-Saharan migrants who were deported by Algeria over the past few days and who are currently stranded […]
Libya: Over 200 Corpses of Terrorists Found in Rubble in Sirte
Libyan forces combatting under the Government of National Accord’s banner have discovered over 200 corpses of Islamic State group (IS) militants as forces clear the […]
Africa Action Summit, a Milestone in Addressing Climate Change
The Africa Action Summit was held on November 16 in Marrakech with the participation of several African Heads of state and government and was wrapped […]