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African state’s president declares Burkina Faso, Russia entering fresh stage of collaboration
MENAFN
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Burkina Faso and Russia have entered a new and strengthened phase of strategic cooperation, with a focus on defense, education, and economic development, according to the West African nation’s interim president, Ibrahim Traoré. In an...
African president states imperialists attempting to dissemble Sahel confederation
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) The interim president of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has accused external powers of trying to undermine the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) by pressuring members to break away from the pact. During a flag-raising ceremony on...
Russian private military company announces withdrawal from Mali
MENAFN
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June 16, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner Group announced the end of its mission in Mali on Thursday, saying its fighters have completed their objectives and are returning home. Wagner operatives have reportedly been active there...
Minister Patricia de Lille: Opening Ceremony of Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025
South African Government
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May 13, 2025
Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Mr Paul Mashatile and Mrs Mashatile Ministers of Tourism from our fellow African countries. Ambassadors and High Commissioners, Members of the Diplomatic Corps Chairperson of the Portfolio...
Minister Patricia de Lille: Opening of the 2nd G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting
South African Government
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May 12, 2025
Premier of KwaZulu Natal, Mr Arthur Ntuli MEC for Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Rev. Musa Zondi Ethekwini Municipality Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba Honourable G20 Delegates and Guest Country Delegates Tourism Director...
Fortuna announces sale of Yaramoko Mine, Burkina Faso
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 11, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) (“Fortuna” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce it has entered into a definitive share purchase agreement (the “Agreement”) to sell its...
Minister Fajon: Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa
Government of Slovenia
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April 7, 2025
SLOVENIA, April 7 - “Benin is an extremely valuable partner for the EU in West Africa. This is reflected in our cooperation in various fields – from security, trade and green energy to infrastructure and human capital. We recognise and support...
S-African defense minister says worldwide peace must be deliberate effort
MENAFN
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May 13, 2025
(MENAFN) South African Defense Minister Angie Motshekga has called for a renewed, intentional global commitment to peace, respect, and historical awareness amid growing geopolitical tensions. Speaking to RT during her visit to Moscow for the 80th...
From Ibrahim Traoré, President of Burkina Faso
President of Azerbaijan
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February 10, 2025
AZERBAIJAN, February 10 - His Excellency Mr. Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Mr. President, We were deeply saddened by the crash of an aircraft belonging to "Azerbaijan Airlines" on December 25 last year in the territory of...
African presidents plan on attending Russia’s Victory Day parade
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Seven African heads of state are expected to attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, as reported by Izvestia. Among the invited leaders are...
Orezone Gold Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2025
All dollar amounts are in USD unless otherwise indicated and abbreviation “M” means million. VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX/ASX: ORE, OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone” or “Company”) is pleased...
UNESCO supports the sustainable management of the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex: Burkina Faso national consultation
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
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January 21, 2025
In response to the deteriorating security situation at the W-Arly-Pendjari Complex, World Heritage Property, the States Parties of Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to improve the management and protection...
Fortuna drills 22.7 g/t gold over 21.6 meters at Southern Arc, Diamba Sud Gold Project, Senegal
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 13, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report additional exploration drilling results from the Southern Arc deposit at the Diamba Sud Gold Project located in...
Algeria’s president conducts discussions with Macron
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune held a lengthy and candid phone conversation to address rising tensions and strained relations between their countries, the Élysée Palace announced Monday. The...
Fifty Governments Stand Firm on the Drive for Economic Resilience
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 16, 2025
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) today hosted an inaugural Ambassadors’ Forum galvanizing global support for accelerating adaptation at speed and at scale. The event, hosted at...
Burkina Faso formally accepts Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
World Trade Organization
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October 16, 2024
Director-General Okonjo-Iweala said: “I am delighted that Burkina Faso has formally accepted the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies. As a landlocked, least-developed country, Burkina Faso's commitment underscores the vital role that all WTO members...
Sahel Alliance foreign ministers plan to visit Moscow for negotiations
MENAFN
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The foreign ministers representing the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) are scheduled to undertake an official visit to Moscow on Thursday and Friday, according to a joint remark issued on Tuesday. This visit signifies a concerted effort to...
Climate champions in Argentina, Burkina Faso, Indonesia and Kiribati recognized at COP29 for local climate adaptation
EIN Presswire
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November 13, 2024
Winners of the 2024 Local Adaptation Champions Awards featured four innovative initiatives empowering communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. BAKU, AZERBAIJAN, November 13, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Four winners of the 2024 Local...
Russia provides mobile disease lab to African nation
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia is set to deliver a mobile anti-epidemic laboratory to Burkina Faso that can test for over 20 infectious diseases, including high-risk pathogens, the Russian Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday. Developed by Rospotrebnadzor,...
Fortuna responds to recent media reports concerning Burkina Faso
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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October 7, 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) today shared an update on its operations at the Yaramoko Mine in Burkina Faso. On October 5, 2024, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré...