Guinea-Bissau crisis deepens as Embaló barred from return
Embaló challenges the military ban on his return as Guinea-Bissau heads toward December elections
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Benin president to make first France visit since taking office
Wadagni will visit Paris for two days and meet Macron as Benin and France deepen political, economic and security cooperation
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Burkina Faso’s Traore defends four years in power
Traore defends his four-year record, pledges action on rising prices and warns of a possible break with the EU
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Guinea mass grave raises fresh questions over missing persons
Six unidentified men were found bound and blindfolded in a mass grave in southwestern Guinea, prompting calls for an independent probe
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Gambia appoints prosecutor to pursue Jammeh-era crimes cases
Special prosecutor named in Gambia to lead prosecutions linked to Yahya Jammeh era abuses following years of legal and political preparation.
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Ecowas lifts all remaining sanctions on Guinea after election
Ecowas has lifted all remaining sanctions on Guinea and restored it to full membership after the bloc recognised the country’s recent referendum and election that returned Mamady Doumbouya to power.
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ECOWAS deploys regional troops as Benin counters coup attempt
Ecowas and Nigeria deployed military support to Benin after authorities foiled a coup attempt by a small group of soldiers.
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ECOWAS appoints Sierra Leone’s Bio amid growing challenges
West African bloc ECOWAS chose Julius Maada Bio as new chair during talks addressing growing unrest and extremist violence in the Sahel
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Ecowas steps up anti-terror force plans amid attacks
Ecowas is building a regional force to fight insurgent attacks as internal rifts with Sahel states complicate security cooperation across West Africa.
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Ghana’s president urges unity as ECOWAS faces new challenges
Speaking in Accra, Mahama urges African leaders to engage in diplomacy following the exit of three countries from ECOWAS.
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