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AU Special Sahel Envoy Engages in High-Level Talks with Mali’s Goita
The newly appointed Special Envoy of the African Union (AU) for the Sahel region, President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi, held a telephone conversation...
Tinubu Is Fanning Flames of Tribalism—At Home and Across Borders
President Bola Tinubu came to office with the promise of a united and prosperous Nigeria. But two years into his presidency, his policies...
Ukraine Attempts To Export Geopolitical Conflict To West Africa, Falsely Claims “Drone Agreement” Reached With Ghana
The Ukrainian government has been accused of attempting to export its geopolitical conflict with Russia to West Africa, by falsely claiming to have...
Burundi’s President Ndayishimiye Appointed as African Union Special Envoy for Sahel Region
The Chairman of the African Union (AU), H.E. João Lourenço, has appointed President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi as the AU Special Envoy for...
Côte d’Ivoire Arrests, Extradites Beninese Journalist to Cotonou
A Beninese journalist, Comlan Hugues Sossoukpè, known for his criticism of President Patrice Talon’s government, has been arrested in Côte d’Ivoire, forcibly extradited...
Africa World Airlines Launches Direct Accra-Ouagadougou Flights, Boosts Connectivity with Sahel Region
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially launched its new direct flight route between Accra, Ghana and Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. The...
Fast Fashion’s Dumping Ground: How West Africa Is Drowning in Second-Hand Clothing Waste
Every week, massive shipping containers filled with used clothing arrive at West African ports, including Accra, Lagos, and Dakar. Market traders eagerly unpack...
Mali to Host Second AES Heads of State Summit
Mali will host the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in Bamako, one year after the first meeting was held...
Since 2023, Seven Public Institutions Have Been Named After Tinubu — Latest Is Abuja International Conference Centre
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has another federal institution named after him, adding to the growing list of national assets bearing his name. The Abuja...
Confederation of Sahel States Moves to Establish Joint Judicial Body
The Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, has announced plans to establish a joint judicial body aimed at...
DR Congo Senate Strips Former President Kabila of Immunity Over Support for M23 Rebellion
The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo has voted to lift former President Joseph Kabila’s immunity, opening the door to his prosecution...
Burkina Faso Distributes $179 million Worth of Agricultural Equipment to Farmers Using Funds from Nationalised Gold Mining Operations
Burkina Faso has launched a major agricultural campaign funded by internally generated revenues. On 22 May 2025, President Ibrahim Traoré handed over more...