How Sahel states ditched Western mining interests
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso no longer orient themselves towards France or Western business interests. As demand for raw materials grows, this pivot may have significant consequences for Europe’s ...
Royal United Services Institute1dOpinion
Morocco as a Strategic Partner in Supporting the Sahel Region’s Security
Morocco’s strategic role in promoting stability in the Sahel is central to tackling transnational threats, with initiatives ...
The Africa Report2d
Nigeria’s north has more e‑commerce potential than further Africa expansion, says Jumia boss
The pan-African New York-listed e-commerce company Jumia is focused on consolidation in the nine countries where it operates ...
businessday2d
How France, other powers hindered ECOWAS’ aspirations – Prof. Otubanjo
"For most of its existence, ECOWAS has had to deal with the manipulation of other powers, particularly France," Otubanjo ...
businessday2d
Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso’s ECOWAS exit may worsen Nigeria insecurity
The recent withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised ...
The Punch Newspapers2d
With China, Trump can’t be aggressive towards Africa – Ex-Ambassador, Igali
In all these countries, the biggest foreign population is Nigeria. So, Nigeria will need to strengthen our cultural ties, and ...
Times of Swaziland3d
TUTSI, HUTU CONFLICT IN DRC CONTINUES PART 2
While the Tutsi and Hutu ethic rivalry seem to be the geneses of the great lakes conflict, there are more sinister players which have benefitted from this on-going conflict. The fact that millions of ...
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President Mahama working to bring Mali, others back to ECOWAS – Ablakwa
Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama is working ...
Medafrica Times6d
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 ...
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What's next for ECOWAS after three members leave?
The defence chiefs of ECOWAS countries, except for Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea, and Niger, in Accra on August 17, 2024.
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 ...