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African Development Bank chief criticizes opaque loans tied to Africa's natural resources

Mar. 15, 2024 18:09 PM EDT

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The head of the African Development Bank is calling for an end to loans given in exchange for the continent's rich supplies of oil or critical minerals used in smartphones and electric car batteries. “They are just bad, first and foremost, because you...

West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions

Feb. 24, 2024 11:42 AM EST

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS said Saturday that it is lifting travel and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing last year's coup in the country in a new push for dialogue as it also renewed calls on three junta-led nations to...

Guinea's military dissolves the government without explanation, saying a new one will be appointed

Feb. 20, 2024 04:11 AM EST

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Military leaders in Guinea have dissolved the government without explanation, saying they will appoint a new one, the president's secretary general said. Gen. Amara Camara, in a video address on Monday night, added that daily business would continue as usual...

14 migrants arrested in repatriation center in unrest spurred by death of young African migrant

Feb. 05, 2024 08:42 AM EST

MILAN (AP) — Authorities in Rome have arrested 14 migrants from nine countries for alleged involvement in unrest in a repatriation center following the death of a migrant from the African nation of Guinea, police said Monday. After the body was discovered Sunday morning, migrants...

Guinea soccer team appeals to fans to 'celebrate carefully' following supporter deaths

Jan. 22, 2024 07:33 AM EST

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast (AP) — The Guinea soccer team has appealed to fans to “celebrate carefully” after several supporters were killed in traffic accidents back home following the team's win over Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations. “We are deeply saddened by the loss of some...