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Burkinabe Football Federation Launches Tree Planting Campaign in Ouagadougou

Ouagadougou: The Burkinabe Football Federation (FBF) initiated an extensive tree planting campaign at its headquarters in Ouagadougou on Tuesday, following directives from the President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traor©. According to Burkina Information Agency, the FBF’s efforts were led by FBF President Oumarou Sawadogo and included participation from members

K©n©dougou: ADESCO Initiates Financial Education Training in Orodara

K©n©dougou: The Association for Economic, Social, and Cultural Development of Orodara (ADESCO), in collaboration with Afrique D©veloppement Local (Afrik Dev. LOC), has conducted a financial education training session in Orodara. The event took place from Friday, July 25 to Saturday, July 26, 2025, under the chairmanship of the High Commissioner

Orange Money Group and JUMO Partner to Expand Microcredit Services in Africa

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

2025 Country Report Urges Cameroon to Enhance Capital Mobilization for Growth

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

Cameroon’s Aging Leader Maintains Firm Grip on Power Despite Mounting Criticism

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

Global SME Ministerial Meeting Highlights Importance of Small Businesses in Trade

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