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The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...

Two West African nations, after military takeovers, are reportedly taking steps to rejoin ECOWAS within the six-month ...

Continental integration in Africa may remain far-fetched as only five countries provide 100 per cent visa-free intra-travel access. While 28 per cent of intra-Africa travel is visa-free for Africans, ...

Some West African nations who asked to leave the Economic Community of West African States after recent military takeovers are reportedly taking steps to reengage with the regional bloc within the six ...

West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit ...

The defense chiefs from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) countries excluding Mali, Burkina Faso, Chad, Guinea and Niger, pose for a group photo during their ...

Kenya’s backing of opposition leader Raila Odinga for AU Commission chair has intensified the 2025 election. With strong ...

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported Tuesday that the official withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) raises concerns over access to ...

Lack of military coordination and tension among countries in Africa's Lake Chad region are hindering efforts to end a more ...

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, having ...

Boima S. Kamara, the newly appointed Director General of the West African Monetary Agency (WAMA) and two-time Finance Minister of Liberia, has pledged to leverage his new position to enhance Liberia’s ...