Tag: africa
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The end of the CFA franc is one step closer, after the French Council of Ministers’ meeting on 20 May passed a bill ratifying the reform of the monetary agreement… more ›
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The United States is requiring access to health data as part of lifesaving aid deals with African countries. The U.S. says the data will be aggregated and anonymized, but privacy… more ›
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A group of 15 Latin Americans has arrived in the Central African nation, which for the first time is receiving migrants from third countries sent by the Trump Administration https://english.elpais.com/usa/2026-04-21/colombians-stranded-in-congo-after-being-expelled-from-the-us-i-never-thought-i-would-get-to-know-africa-under-these-circumstances.html&sma=elpaisenglishedition_2026.04.23&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_campaign=elpaisenglishedition_2026.04.23#/sign-in?event_log=oklogin&o=cerreg&prod=REG more ›
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Italy hailed a drop in irregular arrivals last year as proof its migration policies are working. One boat’s journey shows the dangers of the crackdown. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/stranded-sea-decade-after-eus-migrant-crisis-hundreds-still-dying-mediterranean-2025-08-19/ more ›
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Iron and iron weapons have long been associated with power and divinity across many ancient societies. https://open.substack.com/pub/isaacsamuel/p/the-swords-of-ogun-west-africas-god?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=oj2p5 more ›
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Entangled Conflicts in the Horn of Africa https://www.cfr.org/articles/entangled-conflicts-in-the-horn-of-africa?utm_source=gavinfriends&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GavinFriendsOf2026Sept29&utm_term=FriendsGavin more ›
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ECOWAS reaffirms its commitment to launching the ECO single currency in 2027, aiming for deeper economic integration and sustainable growth in West Africa. https://share.google/idoJHzbd0qwCyare9 more ›
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As the CFA Franc countries debate why and how to change their currency, can Nigeria be brought on board to form a genuine West African project? https://www.theafricareport.com/in-depth/the-perilous-journey-to-a-west-african-single-currency/ more ›
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Ghana wants to ditch its currency, the Cedi, in favour of adopting the Eco. Eight other countries in the region — Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Cote https://www.theafricareport.com/21756/ghana-joins-push-for-west-african-currency/ more ›
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Will West Africa’s adoption of a new currency, the Eco, be a smooth ride or a diplomatic minefield? https://www.theafricareport.com/21806/unpacking-west-africas-transition-to-the-eco/ more ›