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President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno

Chad’s Leader Strengthens Power with Senate Landslide

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has further cemented his grip on power after his ...

  • 6 March 2025
  • Politics
WAMEDOS

ECOWAS Commends WADEMOS for Tackling Democratic Recession in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lauded the West Africa Democracy Solidarity ...

  • 6 March 2025
  • Ghana
Aicha Haidara, vice president at Sahel Capital

Sahel Capital Backs MM LEKKER with $400,000 to Boost Agricultural Growth in Benin

Sahel Capital has provided a $400,000 working capital loan to MM LEKKER, a leading agribusiness ...

  • 6 March 2025
  • Agriculture
Alliance of Sahel States

Alliance of Sahel States: How Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Are Redefining West Africa’s Future

In a historic move, Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso officially formed the Alliance of Sahel ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Burkina Faso
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Kwankwaso Urges Critics to Acknowledge Tinubu’s Achievements as Economy and Security Improve

As the prices of essential goods continue to decline and security conditions improve in various ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Business
Eco currency

ECOWAS Moves Forward with Single Regional Currency, Targets 2027 Launch

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching a ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Business
Valco Energy

Vaalco Energy Acquires 70% Stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s CI-705 Block

Vaalco Energy has expanded its footprint in West Africa’s offshore oil sector, acquiring a 70% ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
Tom Coleman

WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos: Transforming Nigeria’s Healthcare Industry

Informa Markets has unveiled a bold transformation in its healthcare exhibition portfolio, rebranding Medic West ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Health

AI and Blockchain: The Future of Financial Inclusion in Africa

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology are poised to reshape financial inclusion in Africa, providing ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Africa
Satellite Internet in Africa

Orange and Eutelsat Partner to Expand Satellite Internet Across Africa and the Middle East

Orange Africa and Middle East (OMEA) and global satellite operator Eutelsat have announced a strategic ...

  • 5 March 2025
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
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