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2025年4月2日 · West Africa Gambia: Freezing of USAID funding impacts TRRC process The freeze of USAID funding under the Trump administration has raised concerns in Gambia. The February 11, 2025 West Africa Guinea: Sékou Touré’s son returns home after serving US prison sentence Mohamed Touré, the son of Guinea’s first president, Sékou Touré, has returned to …
Ghana: Ranked third safest country in Africa for 2025 - WADR
2025年1月23日 · Ghana has been ranked the third safest country in Africa, according to global tourism firm Altezza Travel’s 2025 report on recommended travel destinations. The report highlights Ghana’s low crime rate, which surpasses even countries like Canada, Greece, and Australia. This achievement reflects improvements in security attributed to the Ghana Police …
Ghana: CODEO reports 63.9% voter turnout in 2024 election
2024年12月9日 · The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has announced a voter turnout of 63.9% in Ghana’s 2024 general election, marking a decline from 79% in 2020 and 69% in 2016. Despite challenges, CODEO described the election as mostly peaceful. However, Chairperson Rev. Dr. Fred Deegbe revealed during a press briefing that 228 cases of election …
Senegal’s National Assembly approves 2025 finance bill - WADR
2024年12月30日 · Senegal’s National Assembly adopted the 2025 Finance Bill, marking a pivotal step in the government’s commitment to addressing key national challenges. With a budget exceeding 6 trillion CFA francs, this financial blueprint aligns with the “Senegal 2050” strategy, which serves as the cornerstone of the country’s long-term development vision. The approved …
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Liberia has launched a Financial Education and Literacy Program in partnership with the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). Spearheaded by the Central Bank, the initiative aims to enhance financial access for underserved populations, particularly women and low-income communities.
NIGER: Gen Tiani Receives Recommendations from National …
2025年3月11日 · In Niger, the head of the military in power, General Abdourahmane Tiani, received, on Monday, the final report of the recommendations of the national conference. This national consultation held in Niger last February, which brought together the country’s vital forces, made recommendations for the country’s new direction. General Abdourahmane Tiani called …
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2025年3月3日 · •ECOWAS-UNOWAS delegation forced to flee Guinea-Bissau amid political tensions •Ghana’s National Economic Dialogue Begins today with focus on charting a path for economic sustainability and groth •Malian government tightens mining regulations amid rising risks •Laurent Gbagbo rallies supporters, vows to address land crisis in Côte d’Ivoire
Senegal: Unemployment rate climbs to 20.3% in Q3 2024 - WADR
2025年1月9日 · Senegal’s unemployment rate has risen to 20.3% in the third quarter of 2024, compared to 19.5% during the same period in 2023. This data comes from the National Employment Survey in Senegal (ENES) conducted by the National Agency of Statistics and Demography (ANSD). The findings highlight a growing challenge in the country’s labor market, …
SENEGAL: President launches initiative to rename streets and …
2024年12月20日 · In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has unveiled a groundbreaking program to replace colonial-era street names with those of national heroes and historically significant events. Announced during a cabinet meeting, the initiative aims to rewrite Senegal’s history in public spaces, fostering national identity and celebrating the country’s rich cultural …
Mali: Imam Mahmoud Dicko’s return postponed amid military …
2025年2月16日 · The highly anticipated return of Sheikh Imam Mahmoud Dicko to Mali has been postponed following an unexpected military deployment on his scheduled arrival date, February 14, 2025. The Imam Mahmoud Dicko Support Commission cited concerns over potential confrontations with security forces, prompting the delay. According to the commission, the …