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Côte d’Ivoire’s First Dollar Bond Issue Since 2015: A Calculated Gambit or Risky Bet?

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire: In a move set to reverberate across the continent, Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is preparing to issue a new dollar-denominated bond, marking a potential turning point for sub-Saharan African issuers after a nearly two-year hiatus. This bold step, driven by both budgetary needs and favourable market conditions, raises a […]

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Burkina Faso Coup Plot: French Secretly Negotiates Release of Arrested DGSE Agents

Secret Behind the Scenes Negotiations are going on,Following Four French DGSE Agents, Caught in Burkina Faso’s Murky Coup Plot Allegations. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – A veil of suspicion hangs over Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou after the arrest of four French DGSE agents and their alleged involvement in a coup plot against the ruling junta sending

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Burkina Faso Coup Plot: French Secretly Negotiates Release of Arrested DGSE Agents

Secret Behind the Scenes Negotiations are going on,Following Four French DGSE Agents, Caught in Burkina Faso’s Murky Coup Plot Allegations. Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso – A veil of suspicion hangs over Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou after the arrest of four French DGSE agents and their alleged involvement in a coup plot against the ruling junta sending

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Horn of Africa on Edge as Somalia-Ethiopia Tension Intensifies over Red Sea Access

Horn of Africa on Edge as Somalia-Ethiopia Tension Intensifies over Red Sea Access Tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia are simmering over a controversial Red Sea access deal. This dispute, fuelled by historical grievances and strategic ambitions, threatens to erupt into a full-blown conflict with devastating consequences for the region. At the heart of the issue

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Horn of Africa on Edge as Somalia-Ethiopia Tension Intensifies over Red Sea Access

Horn of Africa on Edge as Somalia-Ethiopia Tension Intensifies over Red Sea Access Tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia are simmering over a controversial Red Sea access deal. This dispute, fuelled by historical grievances and strategic ambitions, threatens to erupt into a full-blown conflict with devastating consequences for the region. At the heart of the issue

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Côte d’Ivoire Embraces US Drones as Sahelian Neighbours Slam the Door: Pan-Africanism or Pragmatism?

Côte d’Ivoire Embraces US Drones as Sahelian Neighbours Slam the Door: Pan-Africanism or Pragmatism? While Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are ejecting Western troops, seeking their own solutions to Sahel security woes, Côte d’Ivoire has thrown open its doors to an unlikely partner: the US military. Rumours of drone bases are swirling around Abidjan, raising

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Côte d’Ivoire Embraces US Drones as Sahelian Neighbours Slam the Door: Pan-Africanism or Pragmatism?

Côte d’Ivoire Embraces US Drones as Sahelian Neighbours Slam the Door: Pan-Africanism or Pragmatism? While Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are ejecting Western troops, seeking their own solutions to Sahel security woes, Côte d’Ivoire has thrown open its doors to an unlikely partner: the US military. Rumours of drone bases are swirling around Abidjan, raising

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Is Saudi Arabia Having Second Thoughts on BRICS Membership?

Saudi Arabia’s Hesitation Threatens BRICS Power Dream: US Leverage, African Disappointment and Argentine Realities Confusion swirls about the status of Saudi Arabia’s BRICS membership. There have been mixed signals about Saudi Arabia’s commitment to the group. While their state TV announced their official membership, a minister of commerce later stated they were still considering it.

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Is Saudi Arabia Having Second Thoughts on BRICS Membership?

Saudi Arabia’s Hesitation Threatens BRICS Power Dream: US Leverage, African Disappointment and Argentine Realities Confusion swirls about the status of Saudi Arabia’s BRICS membership. There have been mixed signals about Saudi Arabia’s commitment to the group. While their state TV announced their official membership, a minister of commerce later stated they were still considering it.

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Blinken Plays Football Diplomacy on Africa As Russia, China Make Gains

Can Blinken Dribble Past China, Russia, and even France in a Complex Diplomatic African Match? Secretary Blinken’s fourth African tour kicks off, aiming to score goals on trade, security, and, yes, even a well-placed photo op at the African Cup of Nations. But beyond the official agenda lies a tricky pitch – one where America

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