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Burkina Faso’s govt appoints new army chief

Colonel Major Célestin Simporé has been installed as Chief of the General Staff of the Army of Burkina Faso. Appointed on March 31, the new head of the Burkinabe army intends to intensify the fight against terrorism. Colonel Simpore, on…

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…