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Zoomlion Lands In Burkina … As Africa Expansion Agenda Continues
After making successful inroads in East African countries – Kenya, DR Congo and others, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, a waste company and a subsidiary of the Jospong Group, has now turned its attention to West Africa. Dr Siaw Agyapong and his team...

Zoomlion extends sustainable waste management solutions to Burkina Faso
Zoomlion Ghana Limited the leading subsidiary of the Jospong Group of Companies is set to extend its expertise to Burkina Faso's waste management sector, following a high-level meeting between its Executive Chairman, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong, and...
US rulers move to expand their reach in West Africa
President Donald Trump hosted talks with the presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal at the White House July 9 to discuss what U.S. officials called “incredible commercial opportunities.” In reality, the U.S. capitalist...

Support for improving capacities in hydrometeorological forecasting, monitoring and warning systems in Burkina Faso
The meeting brought together some 20 participants, including representatives of HYDROMET-BF, the Research Officer and the Project Officer from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Sanitation, the National Meteorological Agency (ANAM), the...

Revolution Without Reform: The Semiotics of Sovereignty in Burkina Faso
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and...

Republic Bar & Grill Marks 13 Years with Burkina Faso Solidarity Concert
Accra’s Republic Bar & Grill will celebrate its 13th anniversary this year with a special Burkina Faso Solidarity Concert under the theme ‘Sound & Spirit across Borders’. Founded in 2012 in Osu, Republic has grown from a local bar into a cultural...

Development of standard operation procedures for forecasting and warning in Burkina Faso and Togo
Development of standard operation procedures for forecasting and warning in Burkina Faso and Togo Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are crucial for effective alert dissemination. They ensure a clear, coordinated, and timely response by...

ECOWAS begins process for smooth exit of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed a Chief Negotiator to oversee the orderly withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. The decision was made during the 67th Ordinary Session of the...

Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan invites colleague from Burkina Faso to visit Kyrgyzstan
Foreign Minister of Kyrgyzstan invites colleague from Burkina Faso to visit Kyrgyzstan AKIPRESS.COM - Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev met with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabés Abroad of Burkina Faso Jean Marie...

Tinubu: I’m Confident Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Will Return to Ecowas Soon
*Expresses deep concern over slow pace of activating ECOWAS standby force *Hands over leadership to Sierra Leonean counterpart, Maada Bio, canvasses vigilance, unity, inclusive growth in region *Says body will reshape regional economic diplomacy...

ECOWAS must keep its door open to Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso – Boakai urges regional leaders
President of Liberia, Joseph Boakai, has urged West African leaders to maintain open lines of dialogue with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, stressing that the door to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must remain open to the...

IMF reviews Burkina Faso’s ECF arrangement; states ‘policy framework remains strong’
21 june 2025 - 11:45:40 MA/AR 254 Views Panafrican News Agency Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (PANA) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board completed on Friday the third review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Burkina...

APR win race for Burkinabe youngster Merel Dao

Rugby 7s ready for Burkina Faso – Coach
ZAMBIA’s Men’s Rugby 7s National Team head coach Musonda Kaminsa says he remains confident in his squad’s ability ahead of their opening clash against Burkina Faso in the 2025 Africa Men’s Sevens Tournament, which gets underway today in Port...

Russia and Burkina Faso sign landmark nuclear energy cooperation agreement
In a significant development underscoring Russia’s growing engagement in Africa, Moscow has signed a comprehensive nuclear cooperation agreement with Burkina Faso. The deal, finalized on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic...

President Mahama Meets Alex Soros Of The Open Society Foundations
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) Download logo President John Dramani Mahama held a highly productive meeting on Friday with Mr. Alex Soros, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Open Society Foundations (OSF). The discussion centred on...

'The village will die' - Italy looks for answers to decline in number of babies
Sarah RainsfordSouthern and Eastern Europe correspondent Reporting fromVeneto region, Italy ShareSave Fregona, viewed from the mayor's office, has a shrinking population Winding down the narrow main street of his north Italian town, Giacomo de...

The World Is Entering a Dark New Era of Hydroterrorism
Water has long been a tool of warfare, but in recent years, the world has entered a dark new era of hydroterrorism. Around the globe, from Yemen to Ukraine, this critical resource is increasingly being used as a tool of control. According to the...
Payment Automation Hacks: Best Practices to Streamline & Scale Your AP Processes
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Countries where UN rights body has offices
The United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) operates in numerous countries around the world to promote and protect human rights in accordance with international law. Currently, the OHCHR has 18 country or...