Exploring a New Semi-Automatic Approach to Map Digitalization
This blog discusses a methodology to extract historical borders from maps.
Source: worldbank.org
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Niamey Nights | Rahmane Idrissa
‘The ebullience of Niamey, Ouagadougou or Bamako in the sixties was the result of states trying to harness their societies to the idea of progress.’
Source: granta.com
Mali, B' Faso, Niger yet to exit formally
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Republic announced that they had quit their membership of the Economic Community of West African States.
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Source: punchng.com
Why We Pulled Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Out Of Tinubu-led ECOWAS Regional Bloc With Immediate Effect –Nations' Military Regimes
The military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger on Sunday announced their immediate withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The declaration was made in Ouagadougou, Bamako and Niamey on January 28, 2024. In their joint statement obtained by SaharaReporters, the military regimes gave their reasons for taking the action. According to them, ECOWAS has deviated from the ideals of the founding fathers and pan-Africanism.
Source: saharareporters.com
Mali, Burkina Faso & Niger Quit ECOWAS - Nigerian Television Authority --Africa's Largest TV Network
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso said on Sunday they are quitting the Economic Community of West African States immediately. FULL STATEMENT: Eager to achieve integration between the States of the sub-region and driven by the ideals de of brotherhood, solidarity, mutual aid, peace and development, Their Excellencies General Aboubacar Sangoulé Lamizana, General Moussa Traoré and Lieutenant
Source: nta.ng
Religious life: A childhood dream becomes reality
"Religious life is a total gift of oneself and a journey toward becoming a genuine Christian," writes Sr. Josephine Gouba, a Sister of the Immaculate Conception from Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
Source: globalsistersreport.org
Africa's Che Guevara: How France pulled off the 'dirtiest trick' to assassinate a popular reformer
More than 30 years after the assassination of the president of Burkina Faso, some of those responsible for his death have still not been punished.
Source: newcoldwar.org
the nobles aren't noble. They are sociopathic murderous bastards....
ONE NEEDS TO REREAD “IL PRINCIPE” DAILY… OKAY, WEEKLY… SURE, MONTHLY… DO IT ONCE A YEAR IF YOU ARE LAZY… AT LEAST ONCE IN A LIFETIME........
Source: yourdemocracy.net.au
Notes on the Ivory Coast
I spent about ten days in the Ivory Coast, mostly in Abidjan, but also Yamoussoukro, Man, and Grand Bassam. (Note – The Ivory Coast is so French in culture and temperament that it insists on officially being called “Côte d'Ivoire.” But I don’t know how to make that accent on my keyboard and I don’t…
Source: mattlakeman.org
Boxing Day travel quiz: put your geography and general knowledge to the test
Give our travel quiz a go with questions on capital cities, general knowledge, cruise secrets and plenty more - let us know how you get on in the comments
Source: mirror.co.uk