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Ivorian Presidential hopeful resigns from Paris-based multinational corporation Kering

Tidjane Thiam, the newly elected leader of Côte d’Ivoire’s main opposition party PDCI-RDA, has resigned from Paris-headquartered luxury goods multinational company Kering to focus on his political ambition ahead of presidential elections slated for 2025. “In order to have the necessary time to devote to his political commitments, Tidjane Thiam, elected President of the Democratic […]

Niger’s strongman announces national consultation for seamless transition

General Abdourahamane Tiani, the leader of the junta-led power in Niger, announced Sunday plans to stage a national summit to chart out a roadmap for a transition in the West African country after deposing elected and Wes-backed leader Mohamed Bazoum on July 26. “The National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland is committed to […]

Burkina Faso declares ‘general mobilization’ after series of terrorist attacks

Burkina Faso’s military junta declared a ‘general mobilization’ which should help the army to recapture 40% of the country’s territory, which is controlled by terrorists affiliated with Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group, as the deadly insurgency continues. The goal of the ‘general mobilization’ is to give the state “all necessary means” to combat a […]