Western Africa

Burkina Faso champions homegrown innovation on world MSME day

Burkina Faso champions homegrown innovation on world MSME day

Burkina Faso champions homegrown innovation on world MSME day

Ahmaad Mohamed June 27, 2025

In celebration of World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day, Burkina Faso has placed the spotlight...

Niger court orders french-owned COMINAK to resume uranium mine rehabilitation in Arlit

ChatGPT said: Niger Court Orders French-Owned COMINAK to Resume Uranium Mine Rehabilitation in Arlit June 27, 2025 — A court in Niger has ruled that COMINAK, a subsidiary of the French nuclear group Orano, must immediately resume decommissioning and rehabilitation work at its former uranium mining site in Arlit. The operations had been on hold since January, prompting legal action by civil society groups. The ruling was issued by the High Court of Arlit on Friday following a summary judgment procedure initiated by the Arlit Civil Society Coordination and the Synergy of Civil Society Organizations. The plaintiffs challenged COMINAK’s unilateral suspension of the site rehabilitation project, demanding a swift restart due to pressing social and environmental concerns. “The court decision confirms what we have been saying: halting this process is not just irresponsible, it is dangerous,” said a representative of the civil coalition involved in the case. The trial, which began in May, was postponed multiple times at the request of COMINAK’s legal team. The final hearing took place on June 13, with the verdict handed down two weeks later. Local civil society organizations had strongly condemned the prolonged pause in remediation activities, highlighting both the socio-economic fallout and environmental hazards. Hundreds of subcontracted and directly hired workers lost their jobs, while radioactive waste—measured in millions of tonnes—remained exposed, raising alarm among health and environmental advocates. COMINAK, which ended uranium extraction in March 2021 after decades of operation, had initially pledged to rehabilitate the mine over ten years at an estimated cost of 125 billion CFA francs. The January 2025 suspension raised questions about the company’s commitment to its environmental responsibilities and sparked tensions with the local community. With the court’s decision now compelling COMINAK to fulfill its obligations, attention shifts to how quickly the company will act—and whether its response will meet the expectations of a region that has long borne the burden of uranium extraction.

Niger court orders french-owned COMINAK to resume uranium mine rehabilitation in Arlit

Ahmaad Mohamed June 27, 2025

A court in Niger has ruled that COMINAK, a subsidiary of the French nuclear group Orano, must...

Ghana in talks with China’s GAC to host electric vehicle manufacturing plant

Ghana in talks with China’s GAC to host electric vehicle manufacturing plant

Ghana in talks with China’s GAC to host electric vehicle manufacturing plant

Ahmaad Mohamed June 27, 2025

Ghana’s drive for economic diplomacy may be on the cusp of a significant breakthrough, as Chinese automotive...

Côte d’Ivoire temporarily bans fishing in sassandra waters to protect marine life

Côte d’Ivoire temporarily bans fishing in sassandra waters to protect marine life

Côte d’Ivoire temporarily bans fishing in sassandra waters to protect marine life

Ahmaad Mohamed June 27, 2025

In an effort to safeguard marine biodiversity and boost future fish stocks, Ivorian authorities have announced a...

Canada and Burkina Faso celebrate over 60 years of enduring partnership

Canada and Burkina Faso celebrate over 60 years of enduring partnership

Canada and Burkina Faso celebrate over 60 years of enduring partnership

Ahmaad Mohamed June 27, 2025

In a display of diplomatic warmth and shared values, the Canadian Embassy in Burkina Faso marked Canada’s...

Mali’s nuclear energy pact with Russia sparks debate over national priorities

Mali’s nuclear energy pact with Russia sparks debate over national priorities

Mali’s nuclear energy pact with Russia sparks debate over national priorities

Ahmaad Mohamed June 26, 2025

Mali and Russia have signed a sweeping set of bilateral agreements, including a contentious deal on the...

Nigerian vlogger’s critique of Ghana’s beloved ‘kosua ne meko’ ignites social media firestorm

Nigerian vlogger’s critique of Ghana’s beloved ‘kosua ne meko’ ignites social media firestorm

Nigerian vlogger’s critique of Ghana’s beloved ‘kosua ne meko’ ignites social media firestorm

Ahmaad Mohamed June 26, 2025

A Nigerian vlogger’s candid review of one of Ghana’s most iconic street foods, Kosua ne Meko (egg...

Burkina Faso launches national workshop to tackle spread of small arms

Burkina Faso launches national workshop to tackle spread of small arms

Burkina Faso launches national workshop to tackle spread of small arms

Ahmaad Mohamed June 26, 2025

Koudougou, Burkina Faso – In a coordinated response to the escalating threat posed by the illicit circulation...

Muslim new year begins in Côte d’Ivoire as faith leaders call for peace and reflection

Muslim new year begins in Côte d’Ivoire as faith leaders call for peace and reflection

Muslim new year begins in Côte d’Ivoire as faith leaders call for peace and reflection

Ahmaad Mohamed June 26, 2025

The Muslim community across Côte d’Ivoire is set to mark the Islamic New Year, 1447 Hijri, on...

Guinea takes the helm of African financing network, outlines bold agenda for local development

Guinea takes the helm of African financing network, outlines bold agenda for local development

Guinea takes the helm of African financing network, outlines bold agenda for local development

Ahmaad Mohamed June 26, 2025

Conakry, the capital of Guinea, played host to a major continental gathering that brought together leaders in...

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