Sahel States Form Alliance, Sever Ties with ECOWAS
On Saturday, July 6th, military leaders from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso solidified a new era of cooperation by signing a confederation treaty to form an alliance during a summit ...
Tag: Africa
Burkina Faso Delays Return to Civilian Rule, Extends Military Leadership Until 2029
Burkina Faso's military leadership will continue to govern the nation for another five years, following a consensus reached during national discussions to push back the transition to democratic rule. The ...
Stevie Wonder Celebrates Ghanaian Citizenship on His Birthday
Legendary musician Stevie Wonder celebrated a milestone event as he was officially granted Ghanaian citizenship on his 74th birthday. The ceremony, held at the presidential palace in Ghana, was a ...
Undersea Cable Issues Cause Major Internet Outage in East Africa
East African nations, including Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda, are facing internet disruptions, with users experiencing slow connectivity across the region. Telecom providers have acknowledged the issue, attributing the poor ...
Togo Passes Constitutional Reform Amid Controversy and Opposition Claims of a ‘Coup’
On Saturday, April 20th, Togo’s parliament approved significant constitutional reforms that have sparked controversy and widespread opposition, with critics labeling the move as a coup designed to extend President Faure ...
West Africa Under Heatwave Siege as Climate Crisis Intensifies
A recent heatwave in West Africa, described as both intense and unusually early in the year, has underscored the dire implications of the climate crisis. Research indicates that climate change ...
Niger Cuts Military Ties With U.S. Amid Strategic Realignments
On Saturday, March 16th, Niger announced the suspension of its military cooperation with the United States, a move described as a significant blow to U.S. security interests in the region. ...
Undersea Cable Failures Disrupt Internet in West and Central Africa
On Thursday, March 14th, a significant internet outage swept across West and Central Africa, severely impacting connectivity in countries including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Benin, and Burkina ...
West African Bloc Lifts Sanctions, Aims for Reconciliation
On Monday, February 26th, in a significant development within West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced the lifting of most sanctions previously imposed on Niger, Guinea, ...
