Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
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Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso withdrawal from ECOWAS takes effect Wednesday
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, takes effect on ...
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Ghana's President Appoints Retired Army Officer as Special Envoy to Sahel States
Ghana 39;s President John Dramani Mahama has appointed retired army officer Larry Gbevlo-Lartey as the special envoy to the ...
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ECOWAS future uncertain as Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali quit
This will happen on Wednesday, all three countries having ignored ECOWAS's call to extend the period by six months to try to ...
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Many jubilate in Burkina Faso, Niger over exit from ECOWAS
Scores of people on Tuesday rallied in Niger and Burkina Faso in support of the withdrawal of their countries from the ...
Burkina, Mali, Niger Exit ECOWAS, Thousands Hit Streets to Cheer Decision | Firstpost Africa |N18G
Burkina, Mali, Niger Exit ECOWAS, Thousands Hit Streets to Cheer Decision | Firstpost Africa |N18G Thousands hit streets in ...
At least 10 Nigerien soldiers are killed in an ambush, the army says
Niger’s ruling military junta says that an ambush by a “group of criminals” killed at least 10 Nigerien soldiers near the country’s border with Burkina Faso.
Mali's president urges stronger army against "persistent threats"
The Malian army must adapt its defense strategies to security threats affecting both the country and the West African sub-region to make 2025 a year o ...