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Germany ready to support Libya in addressing immigration issues

German Minister of State for Migration Bernd Kroeser expressed Germany’s willingness to collaborate with Libya, both bilaterally and through the European Union Commission, to address illegal immigration. The remarks were made during a meeting with Libya’s acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Taher Al-Baour, on Wednesday. Talks focused on illegal immigration and the efforts by Libyan […]

ECOWAS to withdraw its troops from Guinea-Bissau

ECOWAS will gradually withdraw its intervention force in Guinea-Bissau. A first group has already left Bissau on August 27. It consists of 130 men mainly from the Togolese Special Forces who arrived in Guinea-Bissau in November 2019 to reinforce the sub-regional contingent stationed in Bissau since 2012. The other ECOWAS troops, notably Nigerians, Senegalese and […]

Senegal’s public debt nears 80% of GDP amid fiscal strain

Senegal is facing mounting fiscal challenges as its public debt approaches 80% of GDP, driven by rising borrowing costs, persistent energy subsidies, and the lingering effects of post-COVID recovery spending. The government is under increasing pressure to balance its budget while maintaining critical social and infrastructure investments. According to a recent World Bank report, Senegal’s […]