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Guinea halts GAC bauxite exports amid contract dispute

Tensions are escalating in Guinea between state authorities and the UAE-based Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) over stalled refinery construction plans. The dispute has prompted the government to suspend bauxite exports from GAC’s Boké mine. The move follows a statement by…

ECOWAS marks 50 years with unity pledge in Nigeria

ECOWAS member states came together in Lagos on Wednesday to celebrate the bloc’s 50th anniversary with a strong show of unity and renewed commitment to its founding ideals. The event highlighted the organization’s journey since its formation in 1975. At…

Nigerien teachers press military to meet key demands

Teachers in Niger are stepping up pressure on the ruling military authorities to address long-standing grievances affecting the education sector. On Wednesday, the Dynamic Movement, a coalition of several educational institutions, held a press briefing to voice their concerns. The…

Liberia registers Burkinabé migrants amid mining concerns

The Liberian government has begun registering migrants, with a specific focus on Burkinabé nationals. This move follows rising public concern over alleged illegal mining activities involving some of the migrants, particularly in the southeastern and central regions. Local authorities claim…