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Ghana’s President-Elect Mahama Invites Mali’s Goïta To Inauguration, Hints At Ghana-Mali Cooperation Amid ECOWAS-AES Rift
Ghana’s newly elected President, John Mahama, has invited the Mali’s President and leader of the transitional government, General Assimi Goïta, to attend his...
ICYMI: Mali Renames ECOWAS Square to Confederation of Sahel States Square
Mali has renamed ECOWAS Square in its capital, Bamako, as Confederation of Sahel States (AES) Square, according to an announcement from the office...
ICYMI: France Hands Over Faya Military Base To Chadian Army As Troop Withdrawal Continues
The Faya-Largeau military base in northern Chad has been officially transferred to the Chadian army, marking a step in France’s withdrawal. The handover...
Senegal to Shut Foreign Military Bases to Reduce Dependence on External Powers
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the imminent closure of all foreign military bases in the country. During a general policy speech...
Mali’s Army Captures Islamic State Group Leader Ahmad Ditta
The Malian Armed Forces (FAMa) have captured Ahmad Ag Ditta, a senior leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS), during...
Niger Donates $2 Million to World Health Organisation
Niger has contributed $2 million to the African branch of the World Health Organisation (WHO), demonstrating its commitment to supporting global health initiatives....
FEC Approves Tinubu’s 2025 Budget of N47.96 Trillion, to Be Presented Wednesday
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a N47.96 trillion budget for 2025. President Bola Tinubu is set to present it to the...
Guinea Extends Transition Period Beyond December 31
Guinea’s transition period, initially set to conclude on December 31, will be extended, according to Ousmane Diallo, the country’s Minister of Transport and...
Mali Inaugurates Goulamina Lithium Mine
Mali has officially launched the Goulamina lithium mine, one of the world’s largest deposits of this critical mineral. The project, inaugurated on December...
AES Border Remains Visa Free for ECOWAS Nationals Despite Withdrawal from Bloc
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has declared its borders open to nationals of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), creating...
ECOWAS Parliament Advocates for Extended Withdrawal Deadline of AES
The Bureau of the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has issued a press release advocating for an extension...
Niger Government Issues 3 Month BBC Ban For Misinformation and Destabilisation
Niger’s Ministry of Communication, Posts, and Digital Economy has ordered the suspension of BBC broadcasting within the country for three months, accusing the...