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Senegal Secures Over 13 Billion CFA At Investment Forum

Senegal’s 2025 Invest in Senegal Forum has yielded more than 13 billion CFA francs in investments and partnership commitments. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko revealed that 51 projects and agreements were signed during the two-day event, reflecting growing investor confidence in…

Liberia Faces Backlash Over New Transport Fare Policy

The Liberian government’s new nationwide transport fare structure has sparked confusion and disagreement among commercial drivers and commuters alike. Announced by the Ministry of Transport, the revised pricing aims to ease the financial strain on citizens amid rising living costs.…

Burkina Faso Launches Faso Film Fund To Boost Cinema

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has unveiled the Faso Film Fund, a new financing mechanism to support national film and audiovisual production. With a budget of 1 billion CFA francs, the fund aims to empower local filmmakers and strengthen the country’s…

Senegal Showcases Investment Opportunities at Dakar Forum

The second edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum concluded today in Dakar, bringing together global investors and decision-makers. The two-day event highlighted Senegal’s potential in key sectors such as agro-industry, renewable energy, infrastructure, and digital technology. Organized under the…

Burkina Faso Arrests NGO Workers Over Alleged Espionage

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has arrested seven employees of the Dutch NGO INSO, including several French nationals, on charges of espionage. According to Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, the individuals are accused of unlawfully gathering sensitive security information. The arrests were…