Gambiaj.com – (ABUJA, Nigeria) – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) issued a stern condemnation on Wednesday in response to terrorist attacks that struck Mali’s capital, Bamako, on Tuesday.
Gambiaj.com – The European Union (EU) and Guinea-Bissau have signed a new protocol under the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (SFPA), allowing EU vessels to fish in Guinea-Bissau’s waters for a period of five years.
Gambiaj.com – (OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso) – Jihadist groups in Burkina Faso have escalated attacks on civilians, often in retaliation against communities for refusing to join their ranks or allegedly collaborating with government troops, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday.
Gambiaj.com – (BAMAKO, Mali) – In a shocking turn of events, Mali’s capital, Bamako, witnessed an unprecedented attack on Tuesday morning, signaling a severe escalation in the country’s ongoing security crisis. The jihadist group, Support Group for Islam and Muslims
Gambiaj.com – (PRAIA, Cabo Verde) – Commander Pedro Pires has called for stronger participation from official authorities in the centenary celebration of Amílcar Cabral. Speaking at a writers’ event in Praia, Pires, who leads the Amílcar Cabral Foundation, expressed disappointment over the “shy participation” of the governments.
Gambiaj.com – (JOHANNESBURG, South Africa) – A striking 60 percent of young Africans are contemplating leaving their home countries, driven by frustration over widespread corruption and a perceived lack of effective government action, according to the 2024 African Youth Survey released on Tuesday.
Gambiaj.com – (COPENHAGUE, Denmark) – Denmark is closing its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso due to military coups that have strained its relations with the two countries.
Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau) – The President of the Republic, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, addressed the newly appointed members of his government today, delivering a stern reminder that their roles are not avenues for personal enrichment. Following a fresh split in the MADEM15, the alliance that propelled him to power, the leader of Guinea-Bissau reorganized the cabinet a week ago to reflect the new dynamics within the ruling coalition.
ACCRA – (Reuters) – Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the West African country into the region’s petroleum hub, but critics say the project is flawed.
Despite initial hopes for a swift return to democracy, Mali continues to grapple with political instability, economic hardships, and security threats. The transition government led by Colonel Goïta has faced criticism for its slow progress in implementing reforms and addressing the root causes of the country’s crisis.
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