Justice sector officials in Togo have undergone fresh training aimed at fighting corruption within the court and prison systems. The two-day capacity-building programme took place in Lomé on June 19 …
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Togo Launches Electric Motorcycle Project to Cut Pollution
The Togolese government has taken a major step toward promoting clean energy by launching a new pilot project aimed at encouraging the use of electric motorcycles in public administration. The …
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BusinessEconomyGOVERNMENTTelecommunicationsTOGOWestern Africa
Togo’s Tax Revenue Hits CFA258 Billion in Q1 2025, Boosted by Telecoms Levy and Corporate Tax Growth
The Togolese Revenue Office (OTR) has announced that it collected a total of 258.06 billion CFA francs in tax revenue during the first quarter of 2025. This figure represents a …
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Mali’s Cabinet Backs Five-Year Term Extension for Goïta
Mali’s transitional cabinet has officially endorsed a proposal to extend the leadership of Colonel Assimi Goïta for a renewable five-year term, further entrenching his role in the country’s shifting political …
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Banking, Finance & InvestmentBusinessBusiness PoliciesFinance & ServicesFintechNigeriaWestern Africa
Nigeria’s New Plan: Using NIN to Track All Unpaid Loans – What You Need to Know
The Nigerian Government has initiated a plan to change how people borrow money. Soon, every loan taken in Nigeria will be connected to the borrower’s National Identification Number (NIN). This …
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President Barrow Launches Phase Three of Road Project in Gambia
BANJUL, THE GAMBIA – President Adama Barrow has announced the commencement of Phase Three of his administration’s massive national road infrastructure transformation project, promising to enhance connectivity, reduce flooding, and …
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EconomyInternational RelationsNatural ResourcesNigeriaSecurityWestern Africa
Nigeria Offers U.S. Access to Critical Minerals in Exchange for Eased Visa Restrictions on ECOWAS Officials
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has made a bold diplomatic offer to the United States—access to Nigeria’s critical and rare earth minerals in exchange for easing …
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Senegal, Guinea-Bissau Sign New Fisheries Agreement to Boost Marine Cooperation
Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have signed a fresh two-year protocol in Dakar to allow Senegalese artisanal and industrial fishermen to continue operating in the waters under Guinea-Bissau’s jurisdiction. The agreement, signed …
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Mali Asserts Control Over Gold Sector Amid Dispute with Barrick Gold
Mali’s military government has intensified efforts to reclaim control over its gold industry, taking significant steps to assert sovereignty and reduce dependence on foreign operators. This move includes the temporary …
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AviationInternational RelationsTransportation & LogisiticsWestern Africa
NSIB Partners ASKY Airlines to Boost Aviation Safety in West Africa
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has announced a strategic partnership with ASKY Airlines to promote a data-driven and preventive approach to aviation safety across West Africa. This development was …