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Senegal and Mali Interconnect Their Fiber-Optic Networks
[Daba Finance] Authorities in Senegal and Mali inaugurated the interconnection of their national fiber-optic networks on Monday, October 5. The event took place in Kidira, a strategic border crossing between the two countries. The joint initiative is the result of a collaboration...
Junta Forces Retake Strategic Town of Kidal
[DW] Mali's military regained control of the strategic town of Kidal after forcing Tuareg separatists and al-Qaeda-linked jihadists to withdraw following an offensive backed by Russia's Africa Corps....
President Tebboune Hails Excellent Ties With Niger, Chad
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS -The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, hailed, while chairing the Council of Ministers meeting on Sunday, Algeria's excellent relations with Niger and Chad, according to a statement from the council....
Women Weavers Give Faso Dan Fani Fresh Momentum
[Bird Story Agency] Faso Dan Fani, Burkina Faso's distinctive woven cloth, is evolving with the growth of organic cotton, efforts to combat counterfeiting and improvements in weaving techniques. The women who have sustained this industry for generations are adapting to new qualit...