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EU commits 24.4 million euros to tackle illicit arms trafficking in West Africa
The European Union has committed 24.4 million Euros to fight against the illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons (SALW) and strengthen cross-border cooperation in West Africa, as announced during a recent roundtable on this pressing issue held in Abuja, Nigeria. Held under the theme of “Mapping the Landscape of SALW Proliferation in Nigeria: […]
Africa’s lithium mining boom risks fueling corruption and failing citizens — Global Witness
The new rush for lithium — sometimes referred to as ‘white gold’ — in Africa risks fueling corruption and harming local communities and the environment, according to a latest study by UK-based nonprofit Global Witness that investigated three emerging lithium mines in Zimbabwe, Namibia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The study has found that […]
India-Africa trade gains momentum, projected to cross $100 billion in 2024
Trade between India and Africa increased by 9.3% between fiscal year 2021/2022 and 2022/2023, reaching $98 billion, according to India’s external affairs minister, as more than 30 African countries have benefited from India’s duty-free tariff preference (DFTP) scheme for least-developed countries. Speaking at the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Exim Bank of India conclave […]
AfDB loans Seychelles $33m as strengthened response to climate change, transition to clean energy
The board of directors of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan worth $33 million to Seychelles destined to strengthen the country’s response to climate change and the transition to clean energy in the framework of the implementation of the Phase III of the Governance and Economic Reforms Support Program. The approval came […]
Senegal adopts $452m for national health budget for next year
Senegal’s legislature approved Sunday November 19 the Government proposal of $452 million for national health budget accounting for 3.9 per cent of national budget for next year (2024). The lawmakers in unison greenlighted the budget presented by Minister Marie Khémesse Ngom Ndiaye, head of Health department. The money will cover several areas including research for […]
President of Comoros commends Moroccan King’s enlightened vision for a prosperous, autonomous Africa
The President of the Union of the Comoros, Azali Assoumani, commended King Mohammed VI’s enlightened vision for a prosperous and autonomous Africa, enjoying the place it deserves on the international stage. Speaking at the close of the 15th edition of the MEDays Forum, the Comorian Head of State and acting chairman of the African Union […]
Expulsion of SADR from AU: 24 signatories of Tangiers Appeal reiterate their call
The signatories of the Tangier Appeal, urging the African Union (AU) to expel the self-proclaimed “SADR” from the Union, have reiterated their urgent call to the African Heads of State to eject the Algeria-backed puppet undermining the AU credibility. After their follow-up meeting held Friday in Tangier, Northern Morocco, on the sidelines of the MEDays […]
Rabat in 2024: “The City of a Thousand Charms, Between Cultural Novelties and Modern Luxury”
Conde Nast Traveler hails the Moroccan capital for its dynamic music festivals, prestigious architecture and luxury hotels, thus raising it among the jewels of travel and one of the best destinations in Africa. The Moroccan capital of Rabat may be one of the country’s four imperial cities, but it’s long been bypassed by travellers drawn […]
Côte d’Ivoire launches Lobo gold mine expected to generate $259m in proceeds
Australian gold explorer and developer company Tietto Minerals has inaugurated a gold mine in Côte d’Ivoire for a total investment of $278 million. The mine is expected to generate $259 million revenues for the Ivorian State, ‘Sika Finance’ reports. The mine dubbed Lobo is named after the river housing it. It is situated in Daloa […]