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Guinea-Bissau To Vote On Constitution That Would Expand Presidential Powers 
26
Aug

Guinea-Bissau To Vote On Constitution That Would Expand Presidential Powers 

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Referendum Could Reshape Government Ahead of December Elections Guinea-Bissau is set to hold a constitutional referendum on August 30, with voters being asked to approve reforms that would significantly strengthen the powers of the presidency and reshape the country’s electoral system ahead of general elections scheduled for December. The referendum comes after the military seized […]

Imf Reaches $439 Million Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea 
12
Aug

Imf Reaches $439 Million Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea 

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41-Month Credit Facility to Support Economic Reforms and Growth The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with Guinea on a 41-month Extended Credit Facility worth SDR 310.59 million, equivalent to approximately $439 million. The proposed programme is designed to support Guinea’s economic reforms, strengthen fiscal and monetary frameworks, improve governance and transparency, […]

Tinubu Boosts Armed Forces' Salaries Amid Security Challenges
06
Aug

Tinubu Boosts Armed Forces’ Salaries Amid Security Challenges

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the country’s armed forces in a move aimed at improving troop welfare and strengthening national security. The presidency announced that the pay rise is intended to boost morale among military personnel as Nigeria continues to battle insurgency, armed banditry, kidnapping, […]

More Sunshine Needed To Boost Ivory Coast's Cocoa Harvest 
04
Aug

More Sunshine Needed To Boost Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Harvest 

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Farmers across Ivory Coast, the world’s largest cocoa producer, say more sunshine is needed in the country’s key cocoa growing regions to support the development of the upcoming main crop. According to growers, below average rainfall and cooler than normal temperatures last week have slowed crop development ahead of the September to February harvest season. […]

Senegal's President To Form New Political Party 
07
Jul

Senegal’s President To Form New Political Party 

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President Faye Plans to Launch His Own Political Movement Coalition Says Move Reflects Split With Former Prime Minister Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is planning to establish his own political party, according to members of the coalition that supports his administration. The announcement is the latest indication of a growing political split between President Faye […]

Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail
27
Oct

Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail

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A Malian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to two years in prison over comments he made on social media criticizing the country’s military rulers for restricting democratic freedoms, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. Mara, who served as prime minister from 2014 to 2015, was found guilty of “undermining state security” after publishing […]