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Ten Nigerien soldiers killed, 15 others wounded in two armed attacks
[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...

ECOWAS must keep its door open to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso – Boakai urges regional leaders
President of Liberia, Joseph Boakai, has urged West African leaders to maintain open lines of dialogue with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, stressing that the door to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must remain open to the...
Atiku Slams President Tinubu As Nigeria's Exclusion From US-Africa Summit Sparks Outrage
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,...

We Need an Alliance Between Africa and Latam, Continents With Shared Struggles -Roland Lumumba
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...

Nigeria, Libya, Ukraine… World Bank lists 39 countries where conflict is worsening poverty
The World Bank has listed Nigeria among 39 economies where poverty and hunger are worsening due to conflict and instability. According to a World Bank report, 39 economies comprise a mix of low-and middle-income economies, spread across all...

Russia and Burkina Faso sign landmark nuclear energy cooperation agreement
In a significant development underscoring Russia’s growing engagement in Africa, Moscow has signed a comprehensive nuclear cooperation agreement with Burkina Faso. The deal, finalized on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic...

World Bank: Conflict, instability driving extreme poverty in Nigeria and 38 other economies
The World Bank has raised alarm over the growing impact of conflict and instability on 39 developing economies, including Nigeria, warning that these states are being left behind on key development indicators, with extreme poverty, hunger, and...

The Israel-Iran war highlighted a harsh truth for Canada: Our oil economy has no future
Open this photo in gallery:Stability in oil prices despite war in the Middle East has demonstrated that Canada can't bank on the oil and gas industry for its economic future.Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press John Rapley is a contributing columnist...

Terrorism: ECOWAS Strikes Security Deal With Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
Share The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reached an understanding with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to collaborate on addressing terrorism and violent extremism in the region. President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar...

New President of Burkina Faso-Niger Bishops' Conference Says He Counts on “cooperation, support of fellow Bishops”
Dablo, 19 June, 2025 / 1:36 pm (ACI Africa). Archbishop Gabriel Sayaogo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Koupéla in Burkina Faso has expressed hope in the support and cooperation of his colleagues during his mandate as President of the Catholic...

AU-IBAR Calls for unified African Ban on Donkey Skin Trade
ABIDJAN, Côte d’Ivoire, Jun 27 – With Africa’s donkey population in steep decline, leaders, scientists, and policymakers meeting in Abidjan have sounded the alarm—calling for an urgent and coordinated policy response to halt the ongoing slaughter...

Russia, Burkina Faso Sign Nuclear Deal
(MENAFN) Russia and Burkina Faso have officially sealed a pact to broaden their cooperation in the field of civilian nuclear energy. The deal encompasses collaborative efforts in areas such as radiation technology applications and the education...

Ghana ranks among top 6 African economies in Intra-African trade – Afreximbank Report
Ghana accounted for nearly 6 per cent of total intra-African trade in 2024, solidifying its position as one of the continent’s top trading economies. This was revealed in the 2024 Africa Trade Report, released on the sidelines of the 32nd...

'Rangers close to signing Wolves' Djiga' - gossip
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...

Ibrahim Traoré, Burkina Faso’s leader hosts envoy of the AU's chair Angolan President João Lourenço
Tete issued a message from the current chair of the AU, Angolan President João Lourenço, during his visit on the 17tth June, 2025. The goal of António's visit is to strengthen continental unity with Burkina Faso in the face of growing Sahelian...

Chinese Foreign Minister meets his counterparts from South Africa, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea-Bissau and other African countries
Following his June 10 meetings, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his counterparts from South Africa, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia and...

Ghana ranks among top 6 African economies in Intra-African trade
This was revealed in the 2024 Africa Trade Report, released during the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings in Abuja, Nigeria. The figure represents a marginal increase from 2023 and encompasses both exports and imports with other African nations....

Second Largest Acquires Yatela, Morila
The Yatela and Morila gold mines were formally taken over by Mali on June 30, 2025. The country’s resource management has undergone significant transformation. Mali aims to improve its economy, manage its natural resources more effectively, and...

10 Niger soldiers killed in jihadist attacks - Govt
A double attack Friday by suspected jihadists near Niger’s western border with Burkina Faso left 10 troops dead, authorities said whilst stating that 41 attackers were also killed. The west African country, now run by a military junta, has been...
Africa’s trade future: From regional roots to global resilience!
The global economic landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for Africa, influenced by geopolitical shifts, digital advancements, artificial intelligence (AI), climate resilience efforts, and a push towards economic self-reliance....