A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way ...
Ecowas react as Alliance of Sahel States launch new passport
ECOWAS say dem go keep di doors open sake of spirit of regional solidarity, but di move by di Sahel State kontris to launch ...
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Sahel States Exit ECOWAS; Launch Regional Passport, Joint Military
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) withdraws from ECOWAS and continues initiatives for independence, regional integration, ...
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Three Sahel nations exit West African bloc as regional politics shift
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were to officially quit the West African bloc Ecowas Wednesday, severing ties after years of ...
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With France’s military influence in Africa gone, can it rely on soft power?
As countries continue to pivot from France, Paris too has begun implementing a new Africa strategy launched in late 2024: There are plans to permanently reduce troop presence in countries that have ...
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CFA franc, passports, joint force: What are the Sahel States’ plans after split with ECOWAS?
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have officially left West Africa’s main political and trade group ECOWAS after more than a year ...
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Thousands take to the streets to mark Niger's departure from ECOWAS
The official departure from the West African body on Tuesday comes after Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali last year formed their ...
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Thousands rally in Burkina, Mali and Niger to cheer ECOWAS exit
Thousands of people rallied in junta-led Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Tuesday to back their withdrawal from the Economic ...
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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially leave W.Africa bloc
Junta-led countries Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso officially left West Africa's main political and trade group ECOWAS on ...
W.African Bloc's Future Uncertain As Three Key Members Quit
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States takes effect on Wednesday after a year of political tensions, fracturing the region and leaving the ...