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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WFP warns that 52 million in West and Central Africa will face hunger during the lean season due to war, inflation, and worsening climate impacts.
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The military in Mali has suspended political party activities to prevent further unrest, following a rising demand for constitutional order.
Mali suspends political party activities to preserve public order Read More »
Togo’s leadership shifts to a parliamentary system as Faure Gnassingbe is set to be sworn in amid controversy.
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Speaking in Accra, Mahama urges African leaders to engage in diplomacy following the exit of three countries from ECOWAS.
Ghana’s president urges unity as ECOWAS faces new challenges Read More »
A decree in Burkina Faso grants amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted in the 2015 coup attempt while generals behind the plot remain in prison.
Burkina Faso junta leader pardons 21 soldiers for failed 2015 coup Read More »
Ghana’s navy is investigating after suspected pirates boarded a fishing vessel, leaving three Chinese crew members missing.
Ghana navy investigates piracy after three Chinese go missing Read More »
The WFP warns that without $620 million in urgent funding, it will halt food aid for over 2 million people in Nigeria and the Sahel region, exacerbating hunger as the lean season approaches.
WFP urges urgent funding to prevent food aid cuts in West Africa Read More »
Clashes in northern Benin left ten gunmen and one soldier dead as the military launched an operation against rising insurgent-linked attacks near the Niger border.
Ten gunmen and one soldier killed in clashes in Benin Read More »
Mali’s renowned Festival sur le Niger, a celebration of Malian arts and culture, took place amidst significant political shifts in West Africa.
Segou Festival reflects West Africa’s political shifts Read More »
