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Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso Discuss Preparations for Avaza Conference
Turkmenportal
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Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinabés Abroad of Burkina Faso Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore. According to the Ministry of...
Order to suspend cooperation with IAEA issued by Iranian President
Madhyamam
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July 2, 2025
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an order on Wednesday to enact law to cease the country's collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The law asks for a halt to collaboration with the IAEA until Iran's...
NALAG President urges ECOWAS and AU to act on Togo crisis before it’s too late
Ghana Broadcasting Corporation
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July 2, 2025
By Jacob Aggrey As Ghana marked its first Republic National Thanksgiving Day on July 1, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, used the occasion to reflect on the country’s...
Burkina Faso’s ascent
Jamaica Observer
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July 2, 2025
TRAORÉ... soon after taking power through a military coup in 2022 he expelled the final French forces from the country and made an aggressive thrust towards nationalising its resource extraction operations, while forging an increasingly closer...
The Foreign Ministers of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso discussed bilateral cooperation
News Central Asia
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July 2, 2025
On 1 July 2025, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Cooperation and Burkinese Affairs Abroad of Burkina Faso, Mr. Karamoko Jean-Marie Traore....
Heads of Foreign Policy Agencies of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso Discuss Bilateral Cooperation by Phone
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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July 1, 2025
01 July 2025 150 Heads of Foreign Policy Agencies of Turkmenistan and Burkina Faso Discuss Bilateral Cooperation by Phone On July 1, 2025, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov...
Ghana-India trade hits $3 billion amid strong bilateral ties...
Modern Ghana
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Trade between Ghana and India has reached an impressive $3 billion with Ghana maintaining a favourable balance, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed on Monday ahead of the historic state visit of Indian Prime Minister Mr Shri...
NALAG President appeals to ECOWAS, AU to intervene in Togo’s crisis
Ghana News Agency
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July 2, 2025
By Albert Allotey Accra, July 02, GNA – Mr Alfred Asiedu Adjei, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has called on ECOWAS and the African Union to act immediately to bring the political tension in Togo to...
Extreme heat's hidden health and economic toll
Deutsche Welle
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In a country of 1.4 billion people — where at least half of the labor force works outdoors and only 10% come home to air conditioning — heat is more than a discomfort. It's a threat to the economy, livelihoods, and health. "Heat waves have been...
Iranian President issues order to suspend cooperation with IAEA
The Morung Express
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Tehran, July 2 (IANS): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday issued an order to enact a law to suspend the country's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The law calls for a suspension of cooperation with the...
Iranian president orders halt to cooperation with IAEA
Orissa Post
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July 2, 2025
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Wednesday issued an order to enact a law to suspend the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The law calls for a suspension of cooperation with the IAEA until Iran’s...
Russia, Iran or Pakistan, why China backs those needling neighbours into conflicts: It’s arms business
Firstpost
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July 2, 2025
China has emerged as the primary profiteer of conflicts in recent years as its military exports are increasingly making their way to conflict zones. In recent years, Chinese weapons have been used in conflict by Pakistan, Russia, Yemen-based...
Too hot to work: Extreme heat's hidden health and economic toll
Deutsche Welle
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July 2, 2025
In a country of 1.4 billion people — where at least half of the labor force works outdoors and only 10% come home to air conditioning — heat is more than a discomfort. It's a threat to the economy, livelihoods, and health. "Heat waves have been...
Dominica’s Cadence-Lpso Queen OPhelia unveils reggae anthem “Burkina Rise” honouring Burkina Faso’s Traore
Dominica News Online
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July 1, 2025
Dominica News Online - Tuesday, July 1st, 2025 at 11:22 AM Powerful Tribute to Courageous Leadership; Official Teaser Video Released! Ophelia, Dominica’s iconic songstress renowned as a cornerstone of Cadence-lypso, is set to release a potent new...
Africa News Live Updates: Illicit 'blood gold' trade fuels conflict in West Africa's Sahel region
Firstpost
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July 2, 2025
Illicit 'blood gold' trade fuels conflict in West Africa's Sahel region An illicit trade in ‘blood gold’ is fuelling conflict across West Africa’s Sahel region, providing a critical revenue stream for both military juntas and jihadist groups,...
Burkina Faso mine delivers first gold pour as Australian firm hits milestone
Business Insider Africa
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June 30, 2025
The Australian-listed company confirmed the development came ahead of schedule and under budget, marking a strong start to what is projected to become one of the region’s most significant gold operations. According to Miningmx, West African...
APC’s Minkailu Koroma Says President Bio Should Have Declined ECOWAS Chairmanship
Sierraloaded
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July 1, 2025
A member of the All People’s Congress (APC) Publicity Secretariat, Minkailu Koroma, says President Julius Maada Bio should have declined the appointment as Chairman of ECOWAS, arguing that the country is already under serious economic and...
Ghana-India trade hits $3 billion amid strong bilateral ties – Foreign Minister
Ghana News Agency
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July 1, 2025
By James Amoh Junior, GNA Accra, July 1, GNA – Trade between Ghana and India has reached an impressive $3 billion with Ghana maintaining a favourable balance, Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa disclosed on Monday ahead of the...
Smuggling thrives at porous Ghana-Burkina Faso borders
The Herald Ghana
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June 30, 2025
By Ibrahim Abode, Bawku Municipality Ghana-Burkina Faso border points have proved convenient conduits for the illegal movement of large volumes of cargo either way across them, a media investigation has established. On any given day, there is a...
Ghana must clean up utility finances to win in regional power trade – Amissah-Arthur
GhanaWeb
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July 1, 2025
Energy policy analyst Jabesh Amissah-Arthur has raised serious concerns about Ghana’s readiness for regional electricity trade under the West Africa Power Pool (WAPP). Speaking candidly in the latest episode of AEA Insights, Episode 2 of the...