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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...
Canadian firm postpones procedures following African mine death
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Canadian company First Quantum Minerals has temporarily suspended work at its Sentinel copper mine in Zambia following the death of an employee in a dump truck accident. The incident happened at a pit within the mine, located about 150...
Russia, Mali ink nuclear energy agreement
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and Mali have signed an agreement to deepen collaboration on the peaceful use of nuclear energy, Rosatom announced on Tuesday. The deal, involving the Russian state nuclear company, includes infrastructure development, joint...
Sierra Leone plans on hosting Russian fishing fleet under new agreement
MENAFN
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June 30, 2025
(MENAFN) Sierra Leone is set to grant Russian fishing companies an annual quota of 40,000 tons, along with various investment incentives, as part of a new cooperation initiative, according to Russia’s Federal Agency for Fisheries (Rosrybolovstvo)....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Fortuna intersects 7.2 g/t Au over 31.5 meters at Kingfisher, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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March 13, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration programs at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire. Paul Weedon, Senior Vice President of...
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...
Niger plans to nationalize Somair uranium amid tension
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger’s ruling military government has declared the nationalization of Somair uranium, a company previously operated in partnership with the French state-owned nuclear energy firm Orano. The decision comes amid heightened tensions between...
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...
Niger strips French nuclear leading company of uranium mine
MENAFN
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June 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Niger’s military-led government has announced the nationalization of the Somair uranium mine, previously operated by French state-owned nuclear company Orano, citing illegal conduct and the expiration of the company’s mining contract in...
Agriculture negotiations Chair reports on prospects for progress ahead of MC14
World Trade Organization
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June 25, 2025
Ambassador Hussain told members he had held consultations on market access, domestic support and export restrictions on food as well as on food procurement at administered prices for developing economies' public stockholding (PSH) programmes, and...
2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers Announced 39 Changemakers from 27 Countries Forging a New Future for Food
EIN Presswire
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June 24, 2025
The second annual Top Agri-food Pioneers (TAP) List announced DES MOINES, IA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- From Australia to Zimbabwe, 39 visionary scientists, farmers, policy advisors, entrepreneurs and humanitarians have...
Africa Media Monitoring June 2024: Threats to press freedom in Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Kenya
International Press Institute
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July 15, 2024
Four journalists killed in Sudan; at least three journalists abducted in Burkina Faso In June 2024, IPI documented at least 38 violations or threats to press freedom in 14 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Cases of physical assault, arrests, and...
African Union Vows Stronger Commitment to Sahel Security
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) is escalating its commitment to stabilizing the Sahel region by supporting counterterrorism measures and fostering development, declared Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio on Tuesday after meeting Malian...
Fortuna extends Kingfisher deposit with drill intersect of 4.1 g/t Au over 15.3 meters at the Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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December 16, 2024
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to provide an update on its exploration program at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire. Paul Weedon, Senior Vice President,...