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West Africa recorded over 1,800 terrorist attacks in 2023 — ECOWAS

More than 1,800 terrorist attacks were carried out in West Africa in the first six months of the year resulting in nearly 4,600 deaths and dire humanitarian consequences, according to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, who also called the figures only “a snippet of the horrendous impact of insecurity.” Touray told the […]

BBOXX secures $6 mln to bring solar power to more households in Africa

British-based solar energy provider BBOXX has completed a significant funding round of approximately $6m, which will accelerate the company’s vision of improving access to energy across Africa and the developing world. Sources close to BBOXX reveal that in Europe, 4,400 single investors took part in the crowdfunding, investing an average of €500-€600. BBOXX’s goal is […]

Francophonie parliament suspends Tunisia’s membership after postponement of OIF 18th Summit to 2022

The Parliamentary Assembly of La Francophonie (APF) Wednesday suspended Tunisia’s membership owing to ongoing democratic deficit, a day after the International Organization of Francophonie (OIF) postponed the 18th Summit that was scheduled to be held in Tunisia in November this year to 2022. “After exchanging views on the parliamentary good offices missions to Lebanon, Mali […]