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Liberia signs agreement to boost electricity supply

The government of Liberia has signed an agreement with the African Power Pool –TRANSCO CLSG interconnection line for the supply of stable and affordable electricity for its citizens. The signing which was done Wednesday in the Ivorian Capital—Abidjan comes after…

Two Police officers killed in Niger attack

Two national police officers at the Tamou police station in the department of Say, Tillabéri region of Niger Republic were killed on Monday following an early morning attack. The officers had just arrived at the station where they took up…

Senegal joins global gas cartel

Senegal  joins the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) as an observer awaiting the production phase of the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim. Considered to be a marker of prestige and progress, Senegal will become the 20th member of the organization and the…

Guinea-Bissau president meets Russian leader

The current chairman of Ecowas, Umaro Sissoco Embalo has been meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. During discussions which largely focused on grain exports, Embalo on behalf of ECOWAS, urged the Russian leader to find a peaceful resolution…

Thai hostage freed in Mali after ransom payment

After 25 days of captivity in Mali, a plastic surgeon of Thai nationality was released against payment of a ransom. The plastic surgeon and YouTuber, Dr. Nopparat Rattananawaraha was kidnapped in the Malian town of Kemparana, in the circle of…