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Lawra Naa commends President Mahama’s vision for agricultural sector, infrastructure development
By Abigail Nurutome Sommutaar Lawra, (UW/R), Oct. 09, GNA – Naa Puowele Karbo III, the Paramount Chief of the Lawra Traditional Area, has commended the President John Dramani Mahama-led government for its renewed focus on promoting agriculture and...
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdraw from ICC
The military-led West African nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, branding it a “neo-colonial” imperialist tool. The juntas that took over in Bamako, Ouagadougou, and...
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from ICC, call it biased and “neo-colonial”
All three nations have drawn closer to Russia in recent years, deepening military and political ties. But African governments have long accused the court of double standards, saying it has focused mostly on African cases while ignoring crimes...
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger withdraw from ICC
Abidjan: The military-led west African nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger on Monday announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, branding it a "neo-colonial" imperialist tool. The juntas which took over in Bamako,...
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Burkina Faso’s LGBTQ community fears ‘witch hunt’
Quentin, like others in Burkina Faso, fears a new anti-gay law would spark a “witch hunt” against the already at-risk LGBTQ community, which has been forced even further underground. Adopted earlier this month by the ruling junta, the...
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Congo to start building gold reserves as price surges, central bank governor says
By Duncan Miriri and Sonia Rolley NAIROBI (Reuters) -The Democratic Republic of Congo will start building gold reserves to bolster its currency and lift its economy, the central bank governor said, joining a rush in Africa and elsewhere to...
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Military-run Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger pull out of key international court
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Ghana’s Industrial Failure Not Economic But Political
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Every administration since 1966 has tried to erase the legacy of its predecessor rather than continue it. Industrialization, however, demands policy continuity, not political rivalry. Nkrumah built factories; Busia dismantled them. Acheampong...
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Special Report: Lavrov of Russia; Barbados, China, Niger, Germany, Burkina Faso
Sergey Lavrov, Russia’s foreign minister, warned Western leaders in his remarks to the General Assembly that his country would carry out a “decisive response” to any attack. Here, he briefs reporters after his speech, Sept. 27, 2025. JOHN...
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Acting President Chiwenga to officially open 27th Mine Entra Expo
Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is today expected to officially open the 27th edition of the Mining, Engineering and Transport (Mine Entra) Expo at the Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City (ZICES) in Bulawayo. The...
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Libya’s descents into a global crime hub as Sahel’s chaos became a worldwide threat
Libya’s descents into a global crime hub as Sahel’s chaos became a worldwide threat Once viewed as a troubled post-revolutionary state on the Mediterranean’s edge, Libya has now evolved into something far more dangerous: a global hub for organized...
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ECOWAS Ministers Tackle Statutory Posts Distribution in Abuja
West African ministers gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, for a critical two-day meeting on October 7 and 8 to deliberate on the equitable distribution of statutory positions within ECOWAS institutions for the 2026 to 2030 term. The ad hoc ministerial...
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WAFU B U-17 Championship: Garba Targets Victory Against Burkina Faso
Golden Eaglets head coach Manu Garba is optimistic his side will have a good outing against Burkina Faso, reports Completesports.com. Garba’s side will take on Baby Stallions of Burkina Faso in their second game at the ongoing WAFU B U-17...
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Brazil Tops First Abia International Para Badminton Championship
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Umuahia Nigeria was confined to the fourth position as the first Abia International Para Badminton Championship ended at the weekend with Brazil emerging the overall winner with seven gold, three silver, and five bronze...
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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger pull out of key international court
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Ruling military juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger say the three countries are withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing the global tribunal of what they say is selective justice. The pullout was not...
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Minister pledges support to GMA to enhance operations
By Kodjo Adams Accra, Oct. 1, GNA – Mrs Dorcas Affo-Toffey, the Deputy Minister of Transport, has assured Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA) of the Ministry’s support to enhance its operation effectively. She underscored the sector’s key role in...
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World Bank Vice President for Western and Central Africa visits Benin, Burkina Faso and Niger
27 september 2025 - 06:28:11 MA/AR 250 Views Panafrican News Agency Washington, DC, USA (PANA) - World Bank Regional Vice President for Western and Central Africa Ousmane Diagana will undertake a three-country visit to the region from 27 September...
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Henry Srebrnik: The International Criminal Court’s Africa issue
Breadcrumb Trail Links TJ Comment Columnist From the start, the court's investigations centred on Africa, creating a visible pattern of focus in prosecutions Published Oct 08, 2025 • Last updated 5 hours ago • 4 minute read The International...
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Sahel Bloc Withdraws from International Criminal Court: Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Announce Departure
In a coordinated and surprising move the Sahel Bloc which is made up of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have jointly announced their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC). The three West African nations, all currently...
Business News | President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia
BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in...
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