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Togo extends state of emergency in Savannah region for additional six months

Togolese parliament Tuesday extended for additional six months the state of emergency imposed by the administration of President Faure Gnassingbé in the Savannah region, near the border with Burkina Faso, as part of efforts to curtail activities of terror groups that have staged several attacks which caused death in the ranks of the army. The […]

President Kais Saied’s chief of staff resigns over fundamental differences

Nadia Akacha, the chief of staff and closest aide of Tunisian President Kais Saied has stepped down citing “fundamental differences” with the country’s leader. “After two years of work, I have decided to resign from my position as head of the presidential cabinet. In view of the profound differences in this responsibility, it is my […]

AfDB report highlights Africa’s economic strength driven by investment surge, bold reforms

A new report from the African Development Bank (AfDB) underscores Africa’s impressive economic recovery, highlighting the continent’s resilience, growth, and the impact of bold reforms. With a projected GDP growth from 3.2% in 2024 to 4.1% in 2025 and 4.4% in 2026, Africa is now the second-fastest-growing regional economy globally, trailing only Asia. This growth […]