At least 20 Nigerian soldiers killed in attack on remote army base
At least 20 Nigerian soldiers have been reportedly killed in a suspected attack by fighters from the ISIL affiliate in West Africa Province (ISWAP). The attackers targeted an army base in the remote Malam-Fatori town in the northeastern Borno state on Friday, with a surviving soldier saying the attack lasted for more than three hours. […]
Alliance of Sahel States to form 5,000-troop military unit
Three junta-ruled countries in Africa’s Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for years plagued the nations, officials said on Tuesday. Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali will create a “unified force” within weeks, Niger’s defence minister said. The three nations are former French colonies where […]
Alliance of Sahel States present unified front in negotiations with ECOWAS
Foreign minister from the Alliance of Sahel States met on Sunday to discuss formalities associated with their exit from the regional bloc, ECOWAS. Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali are due to withdraw officially from the grouping of West African states on Tuesday 28 January. At the gathering in Ouagadougou, they agreed to favour a “global […]
Sahel States to Participate in 2025 African Prosperity Dialogues
The Alliance of Sahel States, comprising Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, will participate in the 2025 African Prosperity Dialogues, despite their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The African Prosperity Network (APN), convener of the Dialogues, disclosed this at a press briefing ahead of this year’s event, set for January 30 and […]
Burkina Faso’s Prolonged Transition: Failed Promises and Governance Shortcomings
July 2024 was expected to mark the end of Burkina Faso’s transition back to civilian rule, with a presidential election intended to restore constitutional order after two years of political uncertainty. However, as many had anticipated, worsening security situation, coupled with other challenges would become a pretext for the junta to consolidate its hold on […]
Togo Considers Joining the Alliance of Sahel States
Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey has announced that the country is exploring the possibility of joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The decision, he noted, rests with President Faure Gnassingbé, while public sentiment appears supportive of the move. Joining the AES could strengthen regional cooperation and provide the landlocked member states, such as Mali, […]
At Least Seven People Killed by Army at Ghana’s AngloGold Ashanti Mine
A Ghanaian small-scale miners’ association on Sunday said soldiers killed nine unarmed people at an AngloGold Ashanti (AU.N), opens new tab mine on Saturday night, while the army said seven illegal miners had been killed in a firefight. Kofi Adams, local chairman of the Ghana National Association of Small Scale Miners, told Reuters that nine people had […]
H Kwasi Prempeh to Lead Mahama’s Constitutional Review Committee, Recommendations Expected in 5 Months
President John Mahama has established a Constitutional Review Committee to fulfill his commitment to implementing the Constitutional Review Process. The committee, composed of distinguished experts and professionals, will review Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and recommend amendments to enhance democratic governance. Read more… Source: MyjoyOnline
West Africa Bloc Urges Burkina, Niger and Mali not to Withdraw
The West African regional bloc ECOWAS urged junta-led Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali to reconsider their decision to quit the political and economic alliance, it said on Thursday, warning of the hardships the move would force on their citizens. The three countries’ self-appointed military leaders jointly announced on Jan. 28 they were abandoning the bloc after it […]
Why do Civilians often Die in Nigerian Military Strikes that Target Rebels?
The Nigerian military has mistakenly killed hundreds of civilians in airstrikes targeting armed groups in the nation’s conflict-battered north over the years, many of them locals bombed in their villages. The latest misfire was on Saturday when the Nigerian air force bombarded rebels in the conflict-battered northwestern Zamfara State but ended up erroneously killing civilians […]