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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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 leave one ...
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It’s ECOWAS of people, not coup plotters
The Economic Community of West African States announced recently that the three-member nations where coup plotters overthrew elected governments had finally exited the community. Issues related to ...
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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 ...
The Maravi Post19h
Burkina Faso Unveils Africa’s First Locally Assembled Electric Car Brand, ITAOUA
In a groundbreaking ceremony held in Ouaga 2000, a district in Burkina Faso, the West African nation unveiled its first ...
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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), ...
The EastAfrican23h
EU recognises limits in Africa as it seeks to protect ties
The EU will remain the world's largest provider of Official Development Aid, accounting for more than 40 percent of aid. This ...
Mining Technology23h
Mali’s new mining law needs review to attract investment, CEOs say
CEOs of gold mining companies have noted that Mali's new mining code will require adjustments to encourage gold companies to invest.