ECOWAS plans ‘eco’ currency for 2027
The move aims to boost intra-regional trade and reduce trade costs within the West African region.
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Zambia nears end of debt restructuring
The deal follows a bilateral agreement with France, the first country to sign under the G20 common framework.
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50-year sentence for killer of Kenyan gay rights activist
Kiptoo’s killing in 2023 sparked widespread condemnation and highlighted the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya.
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Egypt hosts D-8 summit prep meetings
Egypt, as the current chair of the D-8, is emphasizing the significant economic potential of the group, which represents a massive market with a combined GDP of around $5 trillion.
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Comoros mourns cyclone Chido victims in Mayotte
Comoros has declared a week of national mourning to honor the victims of Cyclone Chido, which has caused widespread devastation in neighboring Mayotte.
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UN seeks $1.42b to aid Somalia in 2025
The United Nations has launched a $1.42 billion humanitarian appeal to assist 4.6 million people in Somalia in 2025.
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Barrick threatens Mali ops over gold block
Barrick Gold has threatened to suspend its operations in Mali due to ongoing disputes with the government over a new mining code and the blocking of gold shipments.
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Cameroon to host WTO ministerial conference in 2026
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has confirmed that its next ministerial conference will be held in Cameroon in early 2026.
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Ghana president-elect vows cocoa sector overhaul
Ghana’s president-elect John Dramani Mahama plans major reforms in cocoa sector and regulator to improve farmer profits and efficiency
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UN warns of Sudan crisis’s impact
The UN has warned that the international community is not fully grasping the severity of the ongoing crisis in Sudan.
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