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Algeria: Former OPEC Secretary General endorses Bouteflika’s 5th term

Algeria’s former minister of energy and ex-Secretary General of the oil cartel OPEC Thursday threw his full support behind incumbent President Abdelaziz Bouteflika should he run for another term during April Presidential elections. Chakib Khelil in statement on his facebook page, first blasted comments made by famous sport journalist Hafid Derradji who said the ex-minister […]

Senegal proposes diaspora bank to enhance investments, lower transfer costs

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko revived last week a proposal to create a bank dedicated to the Senegalese diaspora. This initiative aims to channel the significant funds sent home by Senegalese expatriates into impactful and sustainable projects, reported Ecofin agency. The diaspora sends over $2.9 billion annually to Senegal, representing about 12% of the country’s […]

Niger: US, ECOWAS slam junta plan to prosecute president Bazoum for ‘high treason’

The United States have expressed great concern and the West African regional bloc ECOWAS condemned on Monday (14 August) Niger’s military rulers’ threats to prosecute detained President Mohamed Bazoum, warning the move would exacerbate tensions. “We are incredibly dismayed by reports that President Bazoum’s unjust detention has gone even a step further,” State Department spokesman […]