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Mali's military junta marks five years in power but elections still indefinitely postponed
Africanews
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August 18, 2025
After five years in power, Mali's military junta have broken their promise not to stay in power long. But what has it achieved? August 18th marks five years since the military overthrow of Mali’s democratic government. One month later,...
WADPN Calls On ECOWAS, National Governments To Protect Marginalized People
News Ghana
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August 18, 2025
The West Africa Drug Policy Network (WADPN) and its partners have called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and national governments, particularly in Ghana, Nigeria, and Burkina Faso, to take decisive steps towards...
Madagascar overcomes Burkina Faso to qualify for quarterfinals in last match
The Standard
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Madagascar sealed a place in the quarter-finals of CHAN 2024 with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar, on August 16, 2025. [Cafonline] Madagascar made it to the quarterfinals of Africa Nations Championships...
Immigration to the UK: legal and illegal
Madhyamam
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August 18, 2025
Immigration is a contentious political issue in the UK. Like most countries the United Kingdom has always had immigration and always shall. There has always been some opposition to immigration. There was no non-white immigration on any serious...
Goals and Highlights: Burkina Faso 1-2 Madagascar in African Nations Championship
VAVEL
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August 16, 2025
Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the Burkina Faso vs. Madagascar match in Group B of the African Cup of Nations. We wish you a pleasant evening and hope you will continue to follow VAVEL.com. END OF...
Israel wants to take control of the West Bank. Is it legal?
Washington Examiner
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August 18, 2025
As multiple world leaders prepare to extend recognition of sovereignty to Palestinians at the United Nations General Assembly next month, Israeli officials are claiming that soon there will be no state to recognize.The West Bank — sometimes...
Ivory Coast Opposition Protests Grow After Thiam, Gbagbo Barred from Election
Arise News
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August 18, 2025
Ivory Coast’s opposition parties, including that of former Credit Suisse Chief Executive, Tidjane Thiam, have launched a wave of protests after their leaders were struck from the ballot, fuelling uncertainty over the future of one of West Africa’s...
Goals and Highlights: Burkina Faso 1-2 Madagascar in African Nations Championship
VAVEL
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August 16, 2025
Thank you very much Thank you very much for joining us for our live coverage of the Burkina Faso vs. Madagascar match in Group B of the African Cup of Nations. We wish you a pleasant evening and hope you will continue to follow VAVEL.com. END OF...
New ECOWAS Chairman initiates moves to bring Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger back to the bloc
Business Insider Africa
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August 16, 2025
In his address during a courtesy visit from Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, at Sierra Leone’s State House, President Bio stressed the importance of building robust partnerships with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)...
Five new ambassadors take posts in Washington
The Washington Diplomat
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August 19, 2025
Five newly appointed ambassadors have recently joined Washington’s diplomatic scene, representing Benin, Burkina Faso, Germany, Liberia and Malaysia. The longest vacant position was that of Burkina Faso, whose new ambassador Kassoum Coulibaly...
Moscow vows to help Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger in fighting terrorism
MENAFN
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August 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in tackling terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced. The commitment was made during the first defense consultations between...
China arms Burkina Faso as Sahel turns away from Western security promises
South China Morning Post
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August 16, 2025
China is equipping Burkina Faso’s military and positioning itself for greater influence in the Sahel, filling a vacuum left by the collapse of security partnerships with Western nations, especially the United States and France. The move is part of...
Mali, UAE sign 11 agreements in strategic areas of development
Panapress
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August 19, 2025
19 august 2025 - 12:20:00 MA/BBA 447 Views Panafrican News Agency Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The second meeting of the Joint Cooperation Commission for Mali and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday in Abu Dhabi has resulted in the signing...
APC professionals hail Ribadu for improved security in Nigeria
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 19, 2025
As the onslaught on terror target and the decimation of terrorist structures and infrastructure continues nationwide, the All Progressives Congress League of Professionals (ALP) has commended the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu for...
Pope Leo XIV Appoints Native of Benin as Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso
ACI Africa
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August 15, 2025
The graduate in Canon Law entered the diplomatic service of the Holy See in July 2005, and served at the Apostolic Nunciatures in Haiti, Ghana, Tanzania, Guatemala, in the Section for Relations with States and International Organizations of the...
Federal Government announces arrest of Kuje prison break masterminds and top Al-Qaeda affiliate leaders
Alexa.ng
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The Federal Government has announced the arrest of two top leaders of Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, an Al-Qaeda affiliate in Nigeria. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, who disclosed this at a press briefing held at the...
Sani, others commend NSA as security forces capture Al-Qaeda linked terror kingpins
Business Hallmark
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August 17, 2025
A former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has described the arrest of two top leaders of Nigeria’s Al-Qaeda-linked terror group as a decisive step in the nation’s war against extremism. In a post on his X handle at the weekend, Sani commended...
GHIB, Vista Bank Group Partner To Expand African Trade Financing
Daily Guide
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August 19, 2025
Dean Adansi and Serge Raymond with the signed agreement Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has announced a strategic collaboration with Vista Bank Group at the CNVERGE ’25 conference, establishing a comprehensive partnership to enhance trade finance...
GHIB to provide access to global finance and correspondent banking for Vista Bank
Ghana News Agency
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August 19, 2025
By Edward Dankwah Accra, Aug. 19, GNA – Ghana International Bank (GHIB) has announced a strategic collaboration with Vista Bank Group at the CONVERGE 2025 Conference, establishing a comprehensive partnership to enhance trade finance access across...
Blast Hits Near UN Aid Helicopter In Burkina Faso
The Nigerian Voice
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A UN chartered helicopter delivering food aid to the town of Solle in northwest Burkina Faso was reportedly caught in an explosion shortly after landing on Tuesday, injuring two people. The aircraft, chartered by the United Nations World Food...