The CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) is underway after Tanzania sank Burkina Faso 2-0 in Dar es Salaam on Saturday night. Backed by a raucous home crowd at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, the Taifa Stars controlled large spells of the Group B encounter to record their first-ever win in an opening CHAN fixture—having lost… Continue reading CHAN Kicks Off in East Africa
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ECOWAS Confirms Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger From Organization
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially confirmed the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, effective Wednesday. “The withdrawal of Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and the Republic of Niger from ECOWAS has become effective today,” the statement read. “This message is necessary to avoid confusion… Continue reading ECOWAS Confirms Withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger From Organization
Representatives Of Russia And African States Discuss Creation Of Museum Of Continent’s Countries In Moscow
A teleconference dedicated to the creation of the Museum of African Culture in Moscow was held at three venues in Russia, Burkina Faso, and Cameroon. The dialogue was also attended by representatives of Benin, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Guinea, Morocco, South Africa, and Zambia. Diplomats, representatives of ministries, museums and universities, journalists and collectors shared their… Continue reading Representatives Of Russia And African States Discuss Creation Of Museum Of Continent’s Countries In Moscow
Morocco, Sahel Countries Agree to Boost Cooperation
Top diplomats of Morocco, Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali and Niger agreed to boost cooperation at a ministerial coordination meeting held in the southern Moroccan city of Marrakech on Saturday. The meeting focused on an initiative proposed by Moroccan King Mohammed VI earlier in November, who suggested to “launch an international initiative to enable the Sahel… Continue reading Morocco, Sahel Countries Agree to Boost Cooperation