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Report: Chelsea could be delaying Nicolas Jackson move with Bayern Munich to let market open up
Bavarian Football Works
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August 28, 2025
Bayern are leading the race for Nicolas Jackson, with the striker believed to be keen on a move to Germany. However, Chelsea are reluctant to finalise Jackson’s move before Alexander Isak’s future becomes clear in case Newcastle United or...
Senegal condemns U.S. sanctions against ICC judges, prosecutors
Foroyaa Newspaper
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August 22, 2025
By Biran Gaye The Senegalese government has expressed shock and dismay following the announcement of U.S. sanctions against four Magistrates of the International Criminal Court (ICC), including the Senegalese judge, Mame Mandiaye Niang. The...
Africa Must Overhaul Energy Financing to Bridge US$500bn Gap
News Ghana
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August 28, 2025
Africa needs radical changes to how it finances energy projects if it wants to achieve universal power access and meet climate goals, according to a leading resource governance expert. Suneeta Kaimal, who heads the Natural Resource Governance...
West African Parliaments urged to bolster fiscal oversight as debt crisis looms
National Accord Newspaper
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September 8, 2025
In a powerful call to action, Nigeria’s Finance Minister, Wale Edun, and House Speaker, Abbas Tajudeen, have challenged West African parliaments to enhance fiscal oversight and ensure public resources deliver tangible benefits amid escalating debt...
Tuchel finally has chance to fine-tune England after Senegal boos
The Guardian
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August 28, 2025
Thomas Tuchel will be forced on to an outside stage on Friday afternoon when he names his first England squad of the season for the World Cup qualifiers against Andorra at Villa Park on Saturday week and Serbia in Belgrade three days after. With...
Izili Lifts 425,000 Nigerian Households with Affordable Solar Solutions
This Day
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September 8, 2025
Peter Uzoho Izili Group, formerly known as Baobab+, has successfully lifted over 425,000 Nigerian households from the era of darkness through connecting 80 customers to the company’s limitless affordable solar solutions since entering the country....
Decades-old grievances surface as Senegal and France move to reset ties
Business Insider Africa
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August 27, 2025
Senegal’s President Faye arrived in France today to meet with French President Macron as both countries take steps to reset relations, which have faltered on multiple fronts, including military and economic issues. The meeting comes just as France...
IMF says it will take weeks to bring Senegal debt misreporting case to its board
GhanaWeb
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August 27, 2025
The International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday it will be weeks before it can move forward with a waiver for Senegal's debt misreporting case, as it continues discussions on corrective measures with the West African country. The IMF froze...
Manufacturers Reject 4% FOB, Warn Against Rising Inflation, Economic Strain
This Day
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August 28, 2025
•Say move counter-productive, we must tax fruits, not seeds Emma Okonji and Agnes Ekebuike The recent decision by the Nigeria Customs Service to implement a four per cent Free-on-Board (FOB) charge on imports has drawn criticism from Manufacturers...
Documentary Spotlights Senegal’s Para-cycling Team Ahead of African Championship
News Ghana
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August 27, 2025
France 24 will premiere a documentary following Senegal’s national para-cycling team as they prepare for a groundbreaking 450-kilometer endurance race against able-bodied athletes. The film explores both sporting achievement and the daily...
Chinese energy projects take off in Indonesia as western financing falters
China Dialogue Ocean
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August 27, 2025
To help Indonesia shift away from coal, an international group of western countries, along with Japan, launched the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) in 2022. Their pledge totalled USD 20 billion in grants, soft loans and private finance....
Business News | India Exim Bank Signs $40 Mn Credit Line Agreement with ECOWAS Bank to Boost Trade with Africa
Latestly
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August 21, 2025
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) and ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) have signed a commercial credit line agreement of USD 40 million. The agreement will create new...
France and Senegal look to reset ties as Macron hosts Faye in Paris
Modern Ghana
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Historical wounds, economic tensions and new areas of partnership topped the agenda on Wednesday as French President Emmanuel Macron sat down with his Senegalese counterpart, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, at the Élysée Palace. No subject was taboo for...
IMF reviews Senegal's debt, fiscal transparency, reform plans
Xinhua News Agency
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DAKAR, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- An IMF team led by Edward Gemayel, IMF mission chief for Senegal, concluded a visit to Senegal on Tuesday to discuss corrective measures after the Court of Auditors reported misreported data from 2019-2023. According to...
Mazerance Partners With Topher To Connect African Talents, Creators In Creative Economy
Daily Independent
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August 27, 2025
4 Mazerance, an Australian-based psychological game development company under 5Blooded Studio, led by Nigerian-born visionary Elvis Obi has announced a creative partnership with Nigerian brand storyteller Christopher Joseph Bassey, popularly known...
Jammeh’s Rolls Royce cars exchanged with vehicles from Senegal
The Standard Gambia
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August 27, 2025
- Advertisement - By Tabora Bojang Five Rolls-Royce cars from Jammeh’s frozen fleet were exchanged with cars from a Senegalese company, EMG, according to government vehicle controller Famara Saidybah. Testifying at the National Assembly Special...
GIABA calls for stronger regional cooperation to tackle financial crimes in West Africa
Peoples Gazette
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August 26, 2025
The Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering (GIABA) has reiterated the need for stronger political commitment and regional cooperation to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. This call was made on Tuesday in Dakar,...
"The Dutch market continues to show strong demand for Ivoirian coconuts"
Fresh Plaza
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August 27, 2025
European demand for coconuts from Côte d'Ivoire has been low over the past month, but this has been offset by strong demand in West African markets, according to Nestor Beugre, CEO of Ivoire Agri. The grower says, "As every year, we had a busy...
From Beyoncé’s chair to Brooklyn’s streets: Celebrity Stylist Xia Charles opens salon with ORS Hair Care
Caribbean Life - New York
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September 8, 2025
Celebrity hairstylist Xia Charles celebrates the grand opening of her Brooklyn salon, Braided NY, alongside the launch of her ORS product line. Photo by Tracey Khan In a dazzling fusion of star power, Caribbean flair, and entrepreneurial spirit,...
Senegal and Sudan Advance After Tense Goalless Draw
News Ghana
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August 20, 2025
Both Senegal and Sudan secured their places in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship after playing out a tense goalless draw in Zanzibar. The result confirmed Sudan as Group D winners on goal difference, with the...