Côte d’Ivoire and Russia, this week, signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen bilateral cooperation in several areas, including security & stability, education, energy, industry and the fight against terrorism. The document was signed during a visit of Ivorian Foreign Minister Marcel Amon-Tanoh to his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Besides bilateral cooperation, the two […]
The impoverished citizens of Burkina Faso have missed out on a gold mining boom over the last decade, as the West African country loses territory to Islamist militants and lurches from coup to coup, threatening to turn the boom to bust. As the fourth largest gold producer in Africa, Burkina Faso has been in the […]
Morocco’s international Achraf Hakimi has been named among the 30 finalists for the 2025 Ballon d’Or, following a standout season with Paris Saint-Germain. Hakimi, 26, played a pivotal role in PSG’s domestic and international success, contributing 11 goals and 16 assists across all competitions. His performances helped the club secure four major titles: Ligue 1, […]
