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Sahel Alliance charts independent economic path with new development bank

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are accelerating economic integration through their Alliance of Sahel States (AES), establishing a Confederal Bank for Investment and Development with 500 billion CFA francs in initial capital as they pursue greater autonomy from traditional West African institutions. The alliance, formed in September 2023 amid growing dissatisfaction with ECOWAS policies, has […]

Morocco Recognizes Government of Bolivia

Morocco recognizes the government of Bolivia and joins the international community’s efforts to contribute to reaching the objectives set through the holding of general elections.   “The Kingdom of Morocco, which is following with interest the political situation in Bolivia, recognizes the constitutional government of the President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia, Jeanine Añez […]

Guinea’s referendum raises fears of power consolidation as junta eyes long-term rule

Guineans head to the polls this Sunday (21 September) in a controversial constitutional referendum that could open the door for junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president — despite his earlier pledge not to do so. The draft constitution would replace the post-coup transitional charter, which barred military officials from seeking elected office. This […]