Tag #West Africa

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Burkina Faso Junta Dismisses Prime Minister, Dissolves Government

On Friday, Burkina Faso's military junta, led by Ibrahim Traore, dismissed Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela and dissolved the government, offering no explanation for the sudden move amid ongoing security challenges and an extended transition period.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Sierra Leone Launches Nationwide Ebola Vaccination Campaign

Sierra Leone launched a nationwide Ebola vaccination campaign on Thursday, targeting 20,000 frontline workers to prevent future outbreaks after the 2014 Ebola outbreak killed nearly 4,000 people in the country.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Mali: Goita Orders Elections Amidst Concerns Over Military's Role

Malian junta leader Assimi Goita instructed the new government to prepare for transparent and peaceful elections in 2025, allocating 80 billion CFA francs in the budget, despite a history of missed deadlines and concerns about the military's influence.

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Ghana's Election: Economic Crisis Dominates

Ghana's presidential election on Saturday features two frontrunners, Bawumia and Mahama, amidst a severe economic crisis marked by 54.1% inflation in December 2022, over 1.3 million unemployed youth (aged 15-35), and widespread 'galamsey' environmental damage.

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No Poverty
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UNESCO Recognizes Ivorian Attiéké as Intangible Cultural Heritage

UNESCO has added Ivory Coast's attiéké, a fermented cassava couscous traditionally made by women, to its intangible cultural heritage list, recognizing its cultural and economic significance and prompting efforts to protect its traditional production methods and prevent commercial exploitation.

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Nigeria to Streamline Airport Security to Curb Harassment

Nigeria plans to streamline airport passenger screening to reduce harassment and extortion by security operatives, deploying 1000 body cameras and aiming for a One-Stop Security (OSS) system like the US TSA, addressing complaints to the National Security Adviser.

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40% Bias Score