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Burundi
Burundi Explores India Digital Infrastructure Model for ID and Payments
Burundi is exploring cooperation with India to accelerate digital identity and electronic …
Burundi
Burundi to Join East African Payment System by December
Burundi is preparing to join the East African Payment System (EAPS) by December 2026, a mo…
Burundi
UPRONA Names Abel Gashatsi for Burundi’s 2027 Presidential Race
Burundi’s historic UPRONA party has selected Abel Gashatsi as its 2027 presidential candid…
Burundi
Burundi Explores Possible Role in Proposed Gaza Security Mission
Burundi is exploring a possible role in a proposed international security force for Gaza a…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Begins Local Production of Infection-Prevention Supplies
Sierra Leone has begun a new push to produce infection-prevention supplies locally, aiming…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Trains Government Team on AI and Data Protection
Sierra Leone is strengthening its digital-government capabilities after training a governm…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Set to Benefit From Major EBID Regional Financing
Sierra Leone is among the West African countries set to benefit from new EBID financing ex…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Constitutional Reform Faces New Presidential Decision
Sierra Leone’s constitutional reform debate has entered a new phase after Parliament passe…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Intensifies Nationwide Hunt for Suspected Drug Traffickers
Sierra Leone has intensified a nationwide security operation to locate suspected drug traf…
Niger
Niger Cultural Sector Calls for Stronger Heritage Protection
Niger’s cultural community is calling for stronger efforts to protect the country’s cultur…
Niger
Niger Digital Day Takes Technology Drive From Niamey to Zinder
Niger is expanding its national digital push as Niger Digital Day 2026 moves from Niamey t…
Niger
Niger Seeks U.S. Investment to Expand Oil and Gas Industry
Niger is seeking new U.S. investment, technology and expertise for its oil and gas sector …
Niger
Niger Reaffirms AES Sovereignty Drive at Niamey Conference
Niger has renewed its political emphasis on national sovereignty and the Alliance of Sahel…
Niger
Niger Arrests 331 in Major Niamey Anti-Drug Operation
Niger authorities have arrested 331 people in Niamey during a major anti-drug operation, w…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Pushes Major West Africa Investment Drive
President Julius Maada Bio is mobilizing African financiers and business leaders for a maj…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Government Defends Constitutional Reform Process
Sierra Leone’s government is defending the country’s ongoing constitutional reform process…
Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Police Block Planned August 26 Protest in Freetown
Sierra Leone police have blocked a planned August 26 protest in Freetown, intensifying a d…
Senegal
IMF Mission Arrives in Senegal as New Lending Deal Talks Advance
A new IMF mission is in Dakar for talks on economic reforms and a potential lending arrang…
Senegal
UNESCO Backs Senegal’s Effort to Protect Culinary Heritage
UNESCO is supporting Senegal in safeguarding its culinary heritage, highlighting tradition…
Senegal
Senegal Steps Up Response to Diphtheria Outbreak in Kédougou
Senegalese health authorities are intensifying disease surveillance in Kédougou and Saraya…