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Infographics: Mapping Areas Under Jihadist Control In Burkina Faso
On January 24, 2022, the military in Burkina Faso seized power and overthrew President Roch Kaboré on grounds of the deteriorating security situation in the country. In the televised address, the military cited Kaboré’s inability to unite the West African nation and effectively respond to Islamist insurgency and other brewing conflicts that have burdened the…
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Which Are The Strongest African Currencies?
Factors such as interest rates, economic policies and stability influence the strength of any currency according to financial experts. Currencies with relatively higher interest rates attract foreign investors, increasing demand and price, thereby making them more robust and tradable. In Africa, some currencies fall in this category. A country’s economic policies also help to keep…