Category: General

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

Visit of CEMGA to Kaya Sends Strong Message to Combat Units

Ouagadougou: The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces (CEMGA), Brigadier General Moussa Diallo, conducted a field visit to Kaya, in the heart of the Kuils© region, from July 24 to 26, 2025. This visit is part of the CEMGA’s tour of combat units. According to Burkina Information

Bobo-Dioulasso: The 11th Class of INFPE Ex-ENEP Celebrates Its 20 Years of Career

Bobo-dioulasso: Alumni of the 11th class of the National Institute for the Training of Education Personnel (INFPE), formerly ENEP of Bobo-Dioulasso, gathered to celebrate their twenty years of service on July 25 and 26, 2025, at their former school grounds. According to Burkina Information Agency, the ceremony, held under the

Dori: An Artificial Insemination Campaign to Modernize Cattle Farming in the Sahel

Dori: The Sahel Regional Directorate of Agriculture, Animal Resources and Fisheries has initiated a comprehensive artificial insemination campaign for cattle. The campaign, launched on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Dori, is part of the 2023-2025 agro-pastoral and fisheries offensive and aims to inseminate 900 cows to enhance meat and milk

Abdoul Latif Sanon Prioritizes Communication as New Director of Agriculture in Tuy

Ouagadougou: The new provincial director of Agriculture, Animal Resources and Fisheries of Tuy, Abdoul Latif Sanon, has emphasized the importance of communication in his management strategy to foster a harmonious working environment aimed at meeting set objectives, particularly within the Agro-pastoral and Fisheries Offensive. According to Burkina Information Agency, Abdoul

Boulgou Bridge Rehabilitated in Record Time Restoring Vital Economic Link

Boulgou: The rehabilitation work on the bridge located on the Bittou-Cinkans© axis in the Nakamb© region has been completed thanks to a synergy of action between the Defense and Security Forces and the local population, keen to restore a vital link in the road network, noted AIB. Damaged by bad

President Tiani Engages ESA Ministers on Confederal Bank Operationalization

Niamey: The President of the Republic, Army General Abdourahamane Tiani, held a significant meeting with the ministers responsible for Economy and Finance from the AES countries at his office. The discussions centered on the operationalization of the Confederal Bank for Investment and Development BCID-AES, as part of the Ministerial Development

Niger’s Crude Oil Production Surpasses 20 Million Barrels in 2024

Niamey: In 2024, Niger achieved a significant milestone in crude oil production, with a total output measured at 20,353,827 barrels. This data was disclosed by the Ministry of Oil and published by the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI-Niger). According to Burkina Information Agency, the country’s oil revenues for the year