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Niger: National Committee Proposes Five-Year Transition to Civilian Rule, Recommends Naming Tchiani President
A consultative body appointed by Niger’s junta has proposed a five-year transition to civilian rule and the possibility of military leaders contesting elections....
Malian Armed Forces Denounce Disinformation Campaigns Against FAMa
The General Staff of the Malian Armed Forces (EMGA) has warned against disinformation campaigns to tarnish the reputation of the Malian Armed Forces...
Barrick Gold Agrees to $438 Million Deal to Restart Mining in Mali, Report Says
Barrick Gold has agreed to pay $438 million to settle its long-running conflict with the Malian government. The Canadian mining company has reportedly...
Nigeria Sues Binance, Demands $81.5 Billion for Economic Losses and Back Taxes
The Nigerian government has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to order Binance Holdings Limited to pay $79.5 billion in damages for...
Chimamanda Adichie’s Vogue Essay, The Guardian Feature, And Upcoming Book Stir Online Buzz
Acclaimed Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is making waves again with recent revelations: her deeply personal Vogue essay, an insightful Guardian feature, and...
Commuters Say Niger Republic Has Begun Restricting Travellers with Only ECOWAS Passport
Niger Republic has started imposing restrictions on Nigerians using the ECOWAS passport, requiring a valid international passport for entry. The restriction follows its...
Mali and Morocco Strengthen Military Cooperation with Joint Expert Commission
Mali and Morocco have reinforced ties by launching a Joint Military Commission. The initiative was officially inaugurated on Monday at the Malian Ministry...
Trump Suspends Funding for CIA Regime Change Cutout NED
The Trump administration has suspended funding for the National Endowment for Democracy (NED). This US-funded organisation has reportedly been involved in political activism...
France to Hand Over Military Base in Cote d’Ivoire on February 20
France is set to transfer control of its only military base in Cote d’Ivoire to the Ivorian government on February 20, according to...
Sahel Ban On RFI, France 24 Cost France Médias Monde 7 Million Viewers
France Medias Monde (FMM), the French public media group that operates RFI and France 24, has lost seven million listeners and viewers in...
Mali Strengthens Military Ties With Senegal Despite Leaving ECOWAS
Mali and Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening military cooperation, particularly in the fight against terrorism and cross-border crime, despite Mali’s recent...
France Hands Over Three Military Bases to Senegal as Sept 2025 Withdrawal Deadline Draws Near
France has officially begun the withdrawal of its military forces from Senegal, with three military bases in the capital, Dakar, being returned to...