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France's nuclear giant says its Niger uranium mine is nearly bankrupt
Business Insider Africa
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July 2, 2025
French uranium miner Orano has warned that its majority-owned joint venture in Niger, SOMAIR, is nearing bankruptcy following nearly a year of export restrictions imposed by the country’s military-led government. Niger, responsible for...
Smuggling thrives at porous Ghana-Burkina Faso borders
The Herald Ghana
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June 30, 2025
By Ibrahim Abode, Bawku Municipality Ghana-Burkina Faso border points have proved convenient conduits for the illegal movement of large volumes of cargo either way across them, a media investigation has established. On any given day, there is a...
COMPANY PROFILE L’Occitane
Internet Retailing
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July 1, 2025
L’Occitane en Provence – or L’Occitane as it is more widely known – is a leading perfumier and seller of luxury skin and hair care products, along with some homewares, such as candles. Starting life as a stall in a Provencal market selling...
France’s Orano says its Niger uranium mine on verge of bankruptcy
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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July 2, 2025
French uranium miner Orano said on Wednesday its majority-owned joint venture with Niger, SOMAIR, is on the verge of bankruptcy as a result of export restrictions imposed by Niger’s military government. Orano was forced to suspend production at...
Ghana-India trade hits $3 billion amid strong bilateral ties...
Modern Ghana
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Trade between Ghana and India has reached an impressive $3 billion with Ghana maintaining a favourable balance, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed on Monday ahead of the historic state visit of Indian Prime Minister Mr Shri...
Burkina Faso Says It Has Earned $18 Billion From Gold Since Traoré Took Power
Garowe Online
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Burkina Faso Says It Has Earned $18 Billion From Gold Since Traoré Took Power OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Burkina Faso’s transitional government says it has generated $18 billion in revenue from gold mining since Capt. Ibrahim Traoré seized power...
Extreme heat's hidden health and economic toll
Deutsche Welle
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In a country of 1.4 billion people — where at least half of the labor force works outdoors and only 10% come home to air conditioning — heat is more than a discomfort. It's a threat to the economy, livelihoods, and health. "Heat waves have been...
Sierra Leone’s High Commissioner in Ghana Presents Letters of Credence in Burkina Faso
Sierraloaded
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June 29, 2025
His Excellency Mohamed Hassan Kaisamba, Sierra Leone’s non-resident Ambassador to Burkina Faso and high commissioner resident in Accra, Ghana, has on Thursday, 26th June 2025, formally presented his Letters of Credence to Captain Ibrahim Traore,...
Atiku Slams President Tinubu As Nigeria's Exclusion From US-Africa Summit Sparks Outrage
Sahara Reporters
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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has slammed President Bola Tinubu's administration over Nigeria's exclusion from a high-profile US-Africa summit hosted by Donald Trump. The summit, scheduled for July 9, will feature leaders from Gabon,...
Ten Nigerien soldiers killed, 15 others wounded in two armed attacks
Yemen News Agency SABA
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July 5, 2025
[Sat, 05 Jul 2025 14:04:03 +0300] Niamey - Saba: Ten soldiers were killed in two attacks carried out by armed men in western Niger, near the border with Burkina Faso. Nigerian Defense Minister General Salfo Modi said on Saturday that the...
Too hot to work: Extreme heat's hidden health and economic toll
Deutsche Welle
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July 2, 2025
In a country of 1.4 billion people — where at least half of the labor force works outdoors and only 10% come home to air conditioning — heat is more than a discomfort. It's a threat to the economy, livelihoods, and health. "Heat waves have been...
Burkina Faso explores Brazilian expertise to improve meat industry
Food Business Africa Magazine
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June 27, 2025
BURKINA FASO – Burkina Faso is seeking to upgrade its livestock sector through a new partnership with Brazil’s Daniel Franco Institute (IDF), focusing on improving animal breeds and increasing meat and dairy yields. The collaboration was explored...
Russia, Iran or Pakistan, why China backs those needling neighbours into conflicts: It’s arms business
Firstpost
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July 2, 2025
China has emerged as the primary profiteer of conflicts in recent years as its military exports are increasingly making their way to conflict zones. In recent years, Chinese weapons have been used in conflict by Pakistan, Russia, Yemen-based...
We Need an Alliance Between Africa and Latam, Continents With Shared Struggles -Roland Lumumba
teleSUR
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teleSUR had the honor of interviewing Roland Lumumba, President of the Patrice Lumumba Foundation. July 5, 2025 Hour: 4:10 am “I traveled thousands of kilometers from Lumumba’s birthplace to commemorate his centenary. I knew I had to be here...
Burkina Faso Hosts First West Africa Regional Exchange Mechanism…
IUCN
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This inaugural regional workshop aims to foster dialogue and cooperation on the challenges and opportunities of dryland management in West Africa, with a particular focus on the DSL-IP eco-region. It places special emphasis on the role of...
Africa News Live Updates: Illicit 'blood gold' trade fuels conflict in West Africa's Sahel region
Firstpost
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July 2, 2025
Illicit 'blood gold' trade fuels conflict in West Africa's Sahel region An illicit trade in ‘blood gold’ is fuelling conflict across West Africa’s Sahel region, providing a critical revenue stream for both military juntas and jihadist groups,...
'Rangers close to signing Wolves' Djiga' - gossip
BBC
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July 5, 2025
Pierre Landry Kabore, currently with Estonian club Narva Trans, and Sabah Kerjota, of Serie C club Sambenedettese, will compete for a starting place on Hearts' right flank should they arrive in Edinburgh as expected next week, with negotiations...
Ghana-India trade hits $3 billion amid strong bilateral ties – Foreign Minister
Ghana News Agency
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July 1, 2025
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, July 1, GNA – Trade between Ghana and India has reached an impressive $3 billion with Ghana maintaining a favourable balance, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed on Monday ahead of the...
Türkiye to connect Africa to global trade corridors with new pacts
Hurriyet Daily News
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ANKARA Türkiye will connect seven African countries to the Development Corridor Project and the Middle Corridor trade route through recently signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) at a transport forum held in Istanbul. Transportation and...
Ghana must clean up utility finances to win in regional power trade – Amissah-Arthur
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
Energy policy analyst Jabesh Amissah-Arthur has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s readiness for regional electricity trade under the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP). Speaking candidly in the latest episode of AEA Insights, Episode 2 of the...