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Colloquia art LLC, in Collaboration with Harouna Ouédraogo, Presents ‘Spaces In Between’
The First U.S. Solo Exhibition of Harouna Ouédraogo and Colloquia art’s 2025 Opening Showcase VA, UNITED STATES, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Colloquia art is thrilled to launch its 2025-2026 season with "Spaces In Between," the first...
ECOWAS Chairman Julius Maada Bio Meets Burkina Faso’s Captain Ibrahim Traoré, Commits to Peace
President Bio and Captain Traoré pledge cooperation for peace, unity, and stability across West Africa. OUAGADOUGOU, KADIOGO, BURKINA FASO, September 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of...
Renowned Fistula Surgeon from Burkina Faso to Visit U.S. in September for Awareness and Advocacy Tour
The Worldwide Fistula Fund will host Dr. Ouedraogo will visit the U.S. from Sept. 9–13 to raise awareness & support for maternal health initiatives. SCHAUMBURG, IL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Worldwide Fistula Fund...
Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia military bands perform at Moscow festival
(MENAFN) Army bands from Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Ethiopia performed for the first time at Russia’s ongoing Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival. Now in its 17th edition, the festival runs from August 22 to 31 on Moscow’s Red...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Friends of President Traoré in West Delegation to Host News Conference in Burkina Faso on June 25th
An extraordinary leadership delegation representing Afrodescendants (Descendants of enslaved Africans in the Diaspora) arrives in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Organizing as FRIENDS OF...
Media reports France could discuss reparations for colonial massacres
(MENAFN) France has indicated a willingness to engage in discussions regarding possible reparations for atrocities committed by its colonial forces in Niger over a century ago, according to The Guardian. The report cites a document from France’s...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Media reports more African nations face US visa prohibition
(MENAFN) The United States intends to widen its controversial travel restrictions to citizens from 36 additional countries, with 25 of them located in Africa, according to an internal State Department memo reported by The Washington Post over the...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Media reports Ukraine organizing jihadist assaults in Mali
(MENAFN) Ukrainian military instructors are allegedly training and arming al-Qaeda-linked jihadist groups in Mali, according to a report by the Malian media outlet Bamada. The revelation came after Malian soldiers successfully repelled attacks by...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Media reports Russia increasing Africa support with recent food exports
(MENAFN) Russia is increasing its humanitarian assistance to African nations with a new delivery of 709.5 tons of food aid to Burkina Faso scheduled for May, according to a report by Izvestia citing the Russian Foreign Ministry. Additionally,...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize awards 3 African researchers in the field of health the 2024 prize.
The Prize was shared equally among the 3 African scientists for their pioneering contributions to the fight against malaria in Africa. KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT, September 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Board of Trustees of the Al-Sumait Prize for...
Russian news agency shows iconic Soviet war movie in Mauritius
(MENAFN) RT, in collaboration with Mosfilm studios, held a special screening of the iconic Soviet film The Cranes Are Flying in Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of its international “Common Victory” initiative. The event commemorates the 80th...
Owner: Sawsan Dababneh & Ramzi AbdelJaber
Africa Baseball Project & Global Air Entertainment Announce Partnership to Elevate Baseball, Empower African Communities
The collaboration marks a significant step towards establishing the Africa Continental Baseball League, comprising eight cities across seven nations. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Africa Baseball Project...
ACEP-BURKINA SA Wins Dual Honors for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion at GBF Awards 2025
ACEP-BURKINA SA wins dual honors at Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a landmark recognition...
Fortuna responds to recent media reports concerning Burkina Faso
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) today shared an update on its operations at the Yaramoko Mine in Burkina Faso. On October 5, 2024, Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré...
Black Independence Day – International Live Broadcast | July 4th
Live from the Ambassadors’ Hall of the Government of the Republic of Burkina Faso. OUAGADOUGOU, BURKINA FASO, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Friday, July 4 at 2:00 p.m. (West Africa Time) / 10:00 a.m. (U.S. Eastern Time), the...
Fortuna drills 4.5 g/t Au over 37.4 meters at Kingfisher and 11.2 g/t Au over 5.6 meters at Sunbird, Séguéla Mine, Côte d’Ivoire
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report updated exploration drilling results from the Kingfisher and Sunbird deposits at the Séguéla Mine in Côte d’Ivoire....
Fortuna drills 22.7 g/t gold over 21.6 meters at Southern Arc, Diamba Sud Gold Project, Senegal
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to report additional exploration drilling results from the Southern Arc deposit at the Diamba Sud Gold Project located in...
