South Africa’s trade with Sahel military coup regimes is flourishing – That’s not a bad thing
The 1990s brought some positive changes. With the end of the Cold War, dozens of African countries experienced ...
France’s bitter retreat from west Africa
Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request in 2013, France has given up most of its military footprint across west ...
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Presidency: Two West African Nations Seek Return to ECOWAS After Military Takeovers
Two West African nations, after military takeovers, are reportedly taking steps to rejoin ECOWAS within the six-month ...
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What's next for ECOWAS after three members leave?
West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three countries formally quit the group ...
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Raila Odinga's Bid to Be AUC Chair Imminent as 28 Heads of State Back Him Ahead of Polls
Raila Odinga's bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship gains momentum as the government announces the number ...
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ECOWAS Economic Report Predicts Drop In Regional Inflation From 18.8% To 11.9%
Says Diversification, Human Capital Development Will Reduce Economic Disparities In Nigeria, Others The President of the ...
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What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
Widely seen as West Africa’s leading political and regional authority, the 15-nation bloc was formed in 1975 to “promote economic integration” among its member states. The bloc has also often ...
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U.S. Aid Freeze Puts Vital Programs at Risk, Especially in West Africa
The Trump administration's decision to suspend American aid to foreign countries for 90 days has caught many African governments off guard. In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), ...