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Armed men kill 21 west of Niger’s capital

Armed men on motorcycles killed 21 people in Tillaberi region west of Niger’s capital Niamey, in yet a new incident that highlights the growing challenge of militancy in the military-ruled country. The attack, which targeted a bus near the border with Burkina Faso, was described as a “hateful and inhumane act” by the military in […]

Kuwait’s Emir appoints new Prime Minister by decree

The Emir of Kuwait has named Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Sabah as Prime minister on Sunday, replacing caretaker Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid. Sheikh Ahmad had previously served in similar capacity. He was deputy Prime Minister and Interior minister in the outgoing government, which had submitted its resignation in April. Prior to those positions, he became deputy head […]

São Tomé and Principe: AfDB approves €12.46 million to support energy transition

The African Development Bank (AfDB) Group has approved €12.46 million to support the Energy Transition and Institutional Support Program (ETISP) of São Tomé and Principe. The financing cover the major part of the program, which costs around €13 million. The rest of the funding will be supplemented by the government, according to AfDB. The project […]