Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
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Senegal : After Burkina Faso and Madagascar, GreenYellow sells its solar assets in Senegal
GreenYellow is continuing to withdraw from Africa. The French company has just sold its assets in Senegal to Afreenergy, an ...
What’s ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.
After a Wave of Coups, 3 African Nations Leave Decades-old Alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military ...
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Niger's Security Crisis: Rising Threats Near Burkina Faso Border
An ambush by a group of criminals resulted in the deaths of at least 10 Nigerien soldiers near the Burkina Faso border. The ...
Burkina Faso's nature reserves are worth protecting—but people have to be part of the plan
Burkina Faso is a west African dryland country known for its diverse ecosystems, including savannas, forests and wetlands.
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U.S. Aid Freeze Puts Vital Programs at Risk, Especially in West Africa
The Trump administration's decision to suspend American aid to foreign countries for 90 days has caught many African governments off guard. In the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU), ...
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France’s bitter retreat from west Africa
Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request ...
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What's next for ECOWAS after three members leave?
West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three countries formally quit the group ...