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West Africa

France names new ambassador for Burkina Faso

A new French envoy to Ouagadougou has been named by Paris. The appointment of Mohamed Bouabdallah, 45 years old was validated by President Emmanuel Macron at the end of March 2023 in the Council of Ministers. According to sources, this…

Togo’s govt announces date for electoral census

The Togolese government has announced the date for the commencement of the electoral census ahead of the regional and legislative elections in the country. The exercise would allow the establishment of a database and electoral file for the state of…

EU commends relationship with the Gambia

Members of the European Parliament have described the Gambia as a solid and reliable partner adding that ties between Banjul and Brussels are highly valued. The recommendation means that the Gambia will benefit from the EU’s Global Gateway Project. Our…

The Gambia confirms outbreak of H5N1 bird flu

Health authority in the Gambia has confirmed High Pathogenicity Avian Influenza HPAI type H5N1 bird flu in wild birds. The confirmation came following laboratory test results conducted in Dakar, Senegal. Authorities say about 490 wild birds have been confirmed dead…