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Last update: 7 hours agoRussia-Africa Push: Russia says it will hold a Russia-Africa summit in October, with preparations already underway and expected deals—reportedly including energy and development cooperation with Mali—aimed at deepening Moscow’s political, military and economic ties across the continent. Burkina Faso Football Hosting: Burkina Faso is confirmed to host the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League WAFU B qualifiers (Aug 23–Sep 5), while Ouagadougou will also stage the Zone 3 FIBA U18 AfroBasket qualifiers (July 4–17). Ghana–Burkina Border Talks: Ghana reiterates cross-border governance and good neighbourliness as a sub-regional consultation brings together border bodies from Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Mali to tackle security threats, smuggling and irregular migration. Humanitarian Funding Warning: WFP and 14 agencies warn COVID-19 aid could “stutter to a halt” as only a quarter of the $2bn appeal has been received, urging donors to close the gap. Sahel Security Spotlight: U.S.-Nigeria strikes against Islamic State militants report 175 killed, as Washington tells lawmakers Africa is now the “epicenter of global terrorism.”
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