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Deputy president Kindiki blasts opposition for ‘divisive politics’ and early 2027 campaigning Deputy president Kindiki blasts opposition for ‘divisive politics’ and early 2027 campaigning

Deputy president Kindiki blasts opposition for ‘divisive politics’ and early 2027 campaigning

Ahmaad Mohamed June 22, 2025
  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has sharply criticised the opposition, accusing senior political figures of engaging in...
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Djibouti secures seat on UNESCO cultural diversity committee, elevating African artistic voice on G global stage Djibouti secures seat on UNESCO cultural diversity committee, elevating African artistic voice on G global stage

Djibouti secures seat on UNESCO cultural diversity committee, elevating African artistic voice on G global stage

Ahmaad Mohamed June 22, 2025
Djibouti has taken a significant step forward in its cultural diplomacy by being elected to the Intergovernmental...
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Morocco deepens military ties with Burkina Faso amid regional power shifts in the Sahel Morocco deepens military ties with Burkina Faso amid regional power shifts in the Sahel

Morocco deepens military ties with Burkina Faso amid regional power shifts in the Sahel

Muhamed Saeed Bala June 22, 2025
West Africa’s geopolitical landscape is undergoing significant realignment, with Morocco emerging as a key military partner for...
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West African cocoa farmers demand greater say in pricing amid push for sustainability and living Incomeast West African cocoa farmers demand greater say in pricing amid push for sustainability and living Incomeast

West African cocoa farmers demand greater say in pricing amid push for sustainability and living Incomeast

Muhamed Saeed Bala June 22, 2025
Cocoa farmers from West Africa have renewed calls for greater inclusion in the price-setting process and more...
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Burkina Faso champions homegrown innovation on world MSME day

Burkina Faso champions homegrown innovation on world MSME day

Ahmaad Mohamed June 27, 2025
Mbabane highlanders signal ambitious rebuild as director simelane commits to new era

Mbabane highlanders signal ambitious rebuild as director simelane commits to new era

Ahmaad Mohamed June 27, 2025
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
Chad bans activities of ‘citoyen le temps’ and ‘Wakit-Tama’ movements nationwide

Chad bans activities of ‘citoyen le temps’ and ‘Wakit-Tama’ movements nationwide

Ahmaad Mohamed June 27, 2025
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