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Mali: 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 ...
The Street Journal1h
Niger Red Cross ban comes amid ‘dire humanitarian’ situation
This week's announcement by Niger's Foreign Affairs Ministry to effectively ban the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) came unexpectedly, apparently without any prior warning. ICRC Niger ...
Medafrica Times12m
ECOWAS faces uncertain future after three ex-members form new alliance
Formed in 1975 to promote economic integration and regional cooperation, ECOWAS has long been a pillar of political and economic authority in West Africa. The departure of these three Sahel countries ...
El País in English1h
‘The tsetse fly is attracted to the color blue’: How Guinea has managed to eliminate sleeping sickness as a public health problem
A comprehensive strategy that combines pharmacological advances, vector control, public outreach to raise awareness and ...
Mining8h
Gold and silver prices are pushing higher. Here’s why
High debt levels weigh on the US dollar and are gold-supportive. However, Trump’s tariff raises could be inflationary and ...
How GPS Jamming & Airspace Closures Are Affecting Airline Routes
GPS spoofing is a serious risk for airline operations . It can cause an aircraft to report an incorrect position and blindly ...
Niger: ICRC ban sends shockwaves and raises questions
Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to cease operations, and for its foreign staff to leave ...
Conflicts in Africa | Rising tensions in the Great Lakes Region
The ongoing insurgency in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo by M23 rebels threatens to ignite renewed conflict in the ...