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Published on 11:07 GMT

West Africa: Major coastal corridor to connect 5 countries

A road corridor linking several West African countries is set to be constructed in the next five years. This major development is aimed at economic, infrastructure and industrial growth across the region and encompasses investment in energy and renewable …

Source: ESI Africa - Neutral
Published on 05:05 GMT

African Development Fund Backs West Africa’s Rice Sector with $99m

By christian.conteh@awokonewspaper.sl Freetown, SIERRA LEONE- The African Development Fund has approved an initial $99.16 million to support the Regional West Africa Rice Development Project, targeting increased food security and self-sufficiency in the …

Source: Awoko Newspaper - Neutral
Published on 13:43 GMT

Ghana Stock Exchange: Best Stock Exchange for Economic Growth West Africa 2024

The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) has consistently demonstrated a commitment to driving economic growth and supporting sustainable development in Ghana and beyond. Through strategic innovation and resilience, GSE has made notable advancements, including the …

Source: Capital Finance International - Neutral
Published on 04:11 GMT

Nation » Raila Odinga steps up AUC campaigns in West Africa

Source: Kenya Moja - Label Pending
Published on 07:41 GMT

Sri Lanka wins the toss and elects to field in the 1st test against South Africa

DURBAN, South Africa (AP) — Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field in the first cricket test against South Africa on Wednesday. South Africa had already announced its playing XI on the eve of the test and there were no late changes. Sri Lanka, …

Source: Associated Press - Neutral
Published on Nov 26, 2024

Libya works to regain the biggest farm in West Africa after being seized for 5 years

A high-level Libyan government delegation arrived in Guinea with the aim of recovering investment assets belonging to the Libya Africa Investment Portfolio, especially a huge farm covering an area of 2,150 hectares. The Libyan delegation was headed by …

Source: The Libya Observer - Neutral
Published on Nov 26, 2024

Frontex’s increasing role in reintegration policy and its effects in West Africa

Topic Country/Region 25 November 2024 The externalisation of European border controls to Africa has received substantial political and critical attention. The same cannot be said of “reintegration” policies, ostensibly designed to support people …

Source: Statewatch - Center-left
Published on Nov 26, 2024

West Africa now destination for stolen vehicles — NCS

The Nigeria Customs Service has said that West Africa has emerged as a notable destination hub in the global stolen vehicles trade network. The service added that the network extends from Europe and North America to as far as South America and Australia. …

Source: Punch - Uncategorized
Published on Nov 26, 2024

Terrorism is spreading in west Africa – foreign and regional collaboration are needed to fight the threat

The United States army has completed its withdrawal from Niger after 11 years of military cooperation with the west African country. This follows a major disagreement earlier in the year when the Nigerien government accused the US of a condescending …

Source: The Conversation - Neutral
Published on 13:45 GMT

‘We are not America’: Swapo fields Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, hoping she becomes Africa’s second serving female president

As Namibians visited the polling stations across the southern African nation on Wednesday, the country's South West Africa People's Organisation's (Swapo) — which has been in power for 34 years — has remained confident of extending its grip on …

Source: IOL - Uncategorized