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Nigerian Military Foils Boko Haram Plot
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In the early hours of Wednesday, Nigerian military units successfully eliminated eight operatives of the Boko Haram extremist faction during a mission in the northeastern region of Borno State. The confrontation occurred following an...
Global vehicle-smuggling ring revealed in Africa
MENAFN
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May 6, 2025
(MENAFN) An international car-smuggling operation involving vehicles stolen from Europe and Canada has been uncovered in West Africa, according to Afrique-sur7 on Sunday. Interpol's joint initiative, dubbed Operation ‘Safe Wheels’, led to the...
Energy Milestone: Turkey Gears Up for First Nuclear Plant
MENAFN
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May 3, 2025
(MENAFN) President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has declared that Turkey is on the verge of a significant energy milestone, with the nation's inaugural nuclear power plant set to begin trial production by year's end. "By the end of this year, we will...
Zelensky ‘blatantly lying’ on allegations Russia ruining Ukraine-Africa relations
MENAFN
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April 26, 2025
(MENAFN) South African politician Themba Godi has accused Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky of "blatantly lying" about claims that Russia is sabotaging Ukraine’s diplomatic efforts in Africa. Speaking to RT on Thursday, Godi called Zelensky’s...
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...
Russian spy boss exposes Western neocolonialism in Africa
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) Director Sergey Naryshkin has condemned Western powers for continuing "neocolonial" practices, accusing them of damaging humanity and looting resources from African nations. In particular, he...
African chief pardons soldiers 10 years after attempting coup
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Burkina Faso’s interim president, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers who were convicted nearly a decade ago for their involvement in a failed coup attempt. The official decree, published by local media on Monday,...
Russia plans on opening embassy in additional African country
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Comoros has approved the establishment of a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, a move welcomed by the government as an opportunity to enhance bilateral relations with Russia. The announcement, made public by local media on Thursday,...
Malian FM claims Ukraine feeding instability in Africa
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) Malian Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop has accused Ukraine of destabilizing Africa by supporting terrorist groups in the Sahel region. Speaking to RIA Novosti, Diop claimed that Ukraine's actions pose a significant threat to regional...
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...
African Health Ministers Initiate Vaccination Against Variant Poliovirus
MENAFN
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April 19, 2025
(MENAFN) Health officials from African nations within the Lake Chad Basin initiated a large-scale immunization initiative on Thursday, aiming to shield 83 million children under five from variant poliovirus type 2, as part of a renewed mission to...
Regional WTO SPS workshop for French-speaking Africa concludes in Rabat
World Trade Organization
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December 6, 2024
The event aimed to enhance the officials' knowledge and implementation of transparency obligations under the SPS Agreement and to strengthen coordination efforts at national and regional levels. The SPS Agreement addresses food safety and animal...
Algeria shuts airspace to Mali amid rising drone row
MENAFN
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has declared the closure of its airspace to all flights to and from Mali, marking a significant escalation in the diplomatic tensions between the two countries following the recent downing of a drone near their border. This...
Russia plans on opening embassy in another African state
MENAFN
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April 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia has received approval from the Comoros government to establish a diplomatic mission in the capital, Moroni, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. This move, as reported by local media,...
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...
A West Africa Outreach Initiative: Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation Invests in the Diaspora
EIN Presswire
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June 3, 2025
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Black Lives Matter Board Members and nationally renowned leaders Cicley Gay and D’Zhane Parker and traveled to West Africa between May 24-June 2, 2025 to host a Borehole...
Russia plans on opening embassy in African state
MENAFN
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April 3, 2025
(MENAFN) The Union of the Comoros has agreed to host a Russian embassy in its capital, Moroni, marking a new phase in the strengthening of diplomatic relations between the two nations. The Comorian Foreign Ministry confirmed the decision, viewing...
Phase3, CSquared & SBIN Launch Lagos–Accra Terrestrial Fibre Route, Delivering Strategic Resilience Across West Africa
EIN Presswire
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May 26, 2025
ABUJA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA, May 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Phase3, through a strategic partnership with CSquared and SBIN today announces a new terrestrial fibre route from Lagos, Nigeria to Accra, Ghana, setting a new...
IMC Morocco 2024: A Resounding Success Showcasing the Nation’s Mining Progress and Ambitious Future Plans
EIN Presswire
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December 9, 2024
MARRAKESH, MOROCCO, December 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Proudly organized by the Federation of Mineral Industry of Morocco (FDIM) and AME Trade Ltd, and supported at the highest levels by the Ministry of Energy Transition & Sustainable...
IMC Morocco 2024: A Resounding Success Showcasing the Nation’s Mining Progress and Ambitious Future Plans
EIN Presswire
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December 9, 2024
MARRAKESH, MOROCCO, December 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Proudly organized by the Federation of Mineral Industry of Morocco (FDIM) and AME Trade Ltd, and supported at the highest levels by the Ministry of Energy Transition & Sustainable...