Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso
Three Ghanaians have told the BBC of their involvement in the fighting between Islamist insurgents and the military in ...
South Korea and U.S. hold joint live fire drills
South Korean and U.S. militaries held a joint live-fire exercise on Monday in South Korean city of Pocheon. The drills ...
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Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger's New Plan to Tackle Extremist Violence Is Likely to Fail [analysis]
The military-led nations of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) on January 29. They had announced their intention to leave one ...
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Emerging Trends in US Security Engagements in West Africa
nited States security engagements in West Africa cannot be understood without consideration of regional geopolitical challenges spanning political instability, climate change, humanitarian and food ...
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A weakened France bids Africa adieu
The retreat, which comes amid increasing budget pressure and political upheaval in Paris, is another sign that France’s ...