Gambiaj.com – (PRAIA, Cabo Verde) – Commander Pedro Pires has called for stronger participation from official authorities in the centenary celebration of Amílcar Cabral. Speaking at a writers’ event in Praia, Pires, who leads the Amílcar Cabral Foundation, expressed disappointment over the “shy participation” of the governments.
Gambiaj.com – (JOHANNESBURG, South Africa) – A striking 60 percent of young Africans are contemplating leaving their home countries, driven by frustration over widespread corruption and a perceived lack of effective government action, according to the 2024 African Youth Survey released on Tuesday.
Gambiaj.com – (COPENHAGUE, Denmark) – Denmark is closing its embassies in Mali and Burkina Faso due to military coups that have strained its relations with the two countries.
Gambiaj.com – (BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau) – The President of the Republic, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, addressed the newly appointed members of his government today, delivering a stern reminder that their roles are not avenues for personal enrichment. Following a fresh split in the MADEM15, the alliance that propelled him to power, the leader of Guinea-Bissau reorganized the cabinet a week ago to reflect the new dynamics within the ruling coalition.
ACCRA – (Reuters) – Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has broken ground on the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery that the government hopes will turn the West African country into the region’s petroleum hub, but critics say the project is flawed.
Despite initial hopes for a swift return to democracy, Mali continues to grapple with political instability, economic hardships, and security threats. The transition government led by Colonel Goïta has faced criticism for its slow progress in implementing reforms and addressing the root causes of the country’s crisis.
Gambiaj.com – (BOBO-DIOULASSO, Burkina Faso) – In a startling move reflecting the intensifying crackdown on dissent, the regime of Captain Ibrahim Traoré has ordered several key judicial figures to serve on the frontlines of Burkina Faso’s ongoing conflict with armed rebels.
Gambiaj.com – (CONAKRY, Guinea) – Guinea took a significant step towards restoring constitutional order with the unveiling of its draft constitution on Monday. Published online by the National Transitional Council (CNT), the document introduces notable changes, including the establishment of a bicameral legislative system.
However, a detailed analysis of the nominees reveals a concerning trend: the West African bloc, represented by ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States), has a disproportionately low number of nominees amidst a backdrop of significant political instability in the region.
Gambiaj.com – (CONAKRY, Guinea) – Major opposition parties and civil society organizations in Guinea have announced a “dead city” operation set for next Monday in Conakry. This protest aims to denounce the ruling junta, which they accuse of attempting to consolidate power.
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