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Russia Claims France Plotting “Neocolonial Coups” Through Africa
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russian intelligence has alleged that France is seeking to carry out “neocolonial coups” in Africa to destabilize governments it considers undesirable, with a particular focus on the Sahel region, where French influence has waned in...
Courts are playing a growing role in ending female genital mutilation, new research finds
EIN Presswire
Marking International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, a new report outlines the opportunities and challenges of litigating FGM cases.
US Declares Policy Shift Toward West African Countries Facing Insurgency
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The United States has announced a notable shift in policy toward three West African nations facing Islamist insurgencies, whose military governments have severed defense ties with France and aligned more closely with Russia.
Endeavour Achieves Guidance & Declares Record H2-2025 Dividend
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ENDEAVOUR ACHIEVES GUIDANCE & DECLARES RECORD H2-2025 DIVIDEND FY-2025 production of 1,209koz at AISC of ~1,435/oz l H2-2025 dividend of $200m l >$1bn shareholder returns programme OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (for continuing operations)...
Moscow Condemns Terrorist Attack on Main International Airport in Niger
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russia has condemned a terrorist assault on the main international airport in Niger’s capital last week and reaffirmed its support for security operations against jihadist groups in the Sahel region.
ISIS Claims Deadly Attack on Niger Airport
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) has claimed responsibility for a deadly assault on Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, Niger, which also hosts Air Base 101, according to the SITE Intelligence Group and reports citing the...
Orezone Gold Provides Market Update Following Government Meeting
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Orezone Gold Corporation (TSX: ORE | ASX: ORE | OTCQX: ORZCF) (“Orezone” or “Company”) announces that the Company has met in person with the Government of Burkina Faso, where it was...
Total Voting Rights
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TOTAL VOTING RIGHTS London, 02 February 2026 – Endeavour Mining Plc (LEI: 529900NI5MXQ91GHXR07, LSE: EDV, TSX:EDV) (“the Company”) The following notification is made in accordance with the UK Financial Conduct Authority's (“FCA’s”) Disclosure...
Nigerian Officers to Face Military Trial Over Alleged Coup Plot
MENAFN
(MENAFN) A group of Nigerian military officers will face a court-martial following allegations that they plotted to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government last year, according to an armed forces statement.
Orezone Gold Announces Transformational Expansion into Canada with the Acquisition of the Casa Berardi Gold Mine
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
All dollar amounts are in USD unless otherwise indicated and abbreviation “M” means million.
Russia Offers Security Support to Sahel Region
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Moscow has expressed its willingness to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in strengthening their security efforts against terrorism and armed factions that are undermining the Sahel region, according to a statement from the Russian...
Moscow reaffirms to Sahel nations security backing
MENAFN
(Russia has pledged to assist Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger in combating terrorism and armed groups destabilizing the Sahel, the Russian Defense Ministry announced.
Treasury on removal of South Africa from European Union list of high-risk third country jurisdictions
South African Government
National Treasury welcomes the removal of South Africa from the European Union’s list of “High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions” (EU List). This follows the delisting of South Africa from the FATF’s greylist (“list of countries under increased...
Russia provides mobile disease lab to African nation
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Russia is set to deliver a mobile anti-epidemic laboratory to Burkina Faso that can test for over 20 infectious diseases, including high-risk pathogens, the Russian Ministry of Energy announced on Wednesday.
Fortuna Achieves 2025 Production Guidance, Delivering 317,001 GEO, and Issues 2026 Outlook
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI) reports production results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 from its three operating mines in Latin America and West Africa.
Directorate Change
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
ENDEAVOUR ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR London, 13 January 2026 Endeavour Mining plc (LSE:EDV, TSX:EDV, OTCQX:EDVMF) (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Henwood as an...
Summit Royalties Provides Corporate Update and Highlights 2026 Catalysts
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
TORONTO, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summit Royalties Ltd. (TSXV: SUM) (the "Corporation" or "Summit") is pleased to provide a corporate update for 2025 and highlight upcoming 2026 catalysts.
Niger Enforces Visa Ban on US Citizens
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Niger has introduced a prohibition on granting visas to American nationals, indefinitely preventing them from entering the country.
Slovenia on the UN Security Council: two years of responsible, visible and principled engagement
Government of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, December 31 - Throughout its term, Slovenia participated in 558 formal meetings and 238 consultations of the Security Council.
Trump Extends Travel Ban to Additional African Nations
MENAFN
(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has broadened the scope of a travel prohibition, halting entry for citizens from five additional African nations, according to an official decree issued by the White House.
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