Ouagadougou: The National Coordination of Citizen Watch Associations (CNAVC) is organizing a procession this Wednesday morning in Ouagadougou to honor Alino Faso. The event will commence at the Thomas Sankara Memorial and proceed to the Embassy of C´te d’Ivoire. According to Burkina Information Agency, the CNAVC has urged the Burkinabe
Abidjan: The day after the Burkinabe authorities officially denounced the death in circumstances deemed unclear of their compatriot Alain Christophe Traor©, alias Alino Faso, which occurred in detention in Abidjan, the Republic of C´te d’Ivoire sent its condolences to Burkina Faso on Tuesday, AIB learned from diplomatic sources. According to
Paris: Orange Money Group and JUMO have partnered to grow financial inclusion in Africa, focusing on microcredit for the unbanked. According to African Press Organization, Orange Money Group and banking as a service financial technology provider JUMO have joined forces to enhance digital financial services across Africa. This collaboration aims
Yaoundé: The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) officially launched its 2025 Country Report on Cameroon in Yaoundé. The launch ceremony featured discussions on the country’s economic challenges. According to African Press Organization, the country reports form part of the African Development Bank’s African Economic Outlook 2025, which provides an annual
Yaoundé: Cameroon’s long-serving President Paul Biya, now 92, continues to maintain an unyielding grip on power, with potential re-election looming in the 2025 elections. If successful, Biya could remain in office until just before his centennial birthday, extending his tenure as the world’s oldest head of state. Many citizens of
Indonesia: Controversy erupts as ex-soldier fighting for Russia calls for help. “Due to my ignorance, I signed a contract with the Russian ministry of defence, which resulted in the revocation of my citizenship. […] I humbly ask for your magnanimity to help me terminate this contract and restore my right
Johannesburg: The inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting opened today, marking a milestone in recognizing small and medium-sized enterprises as a key constituency in global trade. The event is co-hosted by the South African Department of Small Business Development (DSBD) and the International Trade Centre (ITC), with main events scheduled for
Rabat: Nigeria produced a sensational second-half comeback to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and seal a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The Atlas Lionesses led 2-0 at the break in Rabat through Ghizlane Chebbak’s fine curling effort and a scuffed shot from Sanaa Mssoudy. According to BBC, Esther