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Japan hands over 22 road machines to Burkina Faso in first delivery

By Kabir Isa

Japan has handed over a first batch of 22 road maintenance machines to Burkina Faso, valued at over 3 billion FCFA. The equipment, received by Minister Mikaïlou Sidibé from Ambassador Nagashima Jun, is part of a project to improve road maintenance capabilities and support regional integration.

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ECOWAS Opens New Abuja Headquarters to Journalists, Briefs Media on Excellence Awards

By Kabir Isa

The ECOWAS Commission received journalists from its Member States at its new Abuja headquarters on 18 September 2026, where Director of Communications Joel AHOFODJI briefed them on the institution's structure and the upcoming ECOWAS Media Excellence Awards. Vice President H.E. Anthony Oluwatosin Ogunjimi also addressed the visiting journalists, who later toured the newly completed complex.

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ECOWAS Committee Reviews €17 Million Clean Cooking Drive for 750,000 West Africans

By Kabir Isa

ECOWAS convened the second Steering Committee meeting for the Regional Clean Cooking Action in West Africa in Abuja on 18 September 2026. The €17 million programme, funded by the EU and the Netherlands, aims to reach 750,000 people with clean cooking solutions. Partners reviewed technical progress and discussed national ownership, gender equity and market development.

Diamond Platnumz Returns with Playful New Single “Mtoto Kasimama”

By Kabir Isa

Diamond Platnumz’s new single, "Mtoto Kasimama," is a high-energy Bongo Flava track that fuses traditional East African rhythms with modern pop, creating an instantly danceable, festive atmosphere. The song’s core value lies in its clever lyrical metaphor—translating to "The Child Stands"—which frames female allure and confidence as a magnetic, commanding presence, delivered through Platnumz’s signature smooth yet confident vocals. By blending playful romance with vibrant percussion and synth melodies, the track is engineered for broad commercial appeal, bridging cultural authenticity with global pop accessibility. The key takeaway is that this release is not just a song but a strategic celebration of attraction and charisma, designed to reinforce Platnumz’s dominance in the genre while inviting listeners into an uplifting, irresistible groove.

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