Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to launch biometric passports under new alliance
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-16 06:36:08

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to launch biometric passports under new alliance

The three junta-led Sahel neighbours jointly announced in January they would leave the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has sought to persuade them to reconsider their decision.

DRC military court sentences three US citizens to death over failed coup
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-14 07:47:30

DRC military court sentences three US citizens to death over failed coup

All three were found guilty of criminal conspiracy, terrorism and other charges, and sentenced to death in a ruling read on live TV.

UN airlifts a ‘lifeline’ for Burkina Faso’s communities in need
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-08-17 10:22:59

UN airlifts a ‘lifeline’ for Burkina Faso’s communities in need

The West African country faces insecurity and widespread humanitarian needs, making the role of such airlifts crucial to reaching places that are too dangerous to access by road.

Sierra Leone court sentences soldiers to long jail terms for failed coup
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-08-10 19:53:25

Sierra Leone court sentences soldiers to long jail terms for failed coup

Family members of the convicts wailed inside the court as the sentences were read out.

US citizens in Congo coup attempt tell court they were forced to join
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-07-05 22:30:39

US citizens in Congo coup attempt tell court they were forced to join

Speaking for the first time since the trial began, Malanga's son, Marcel Malanga, 22, and Benjamin Zalman-Polun told the court that the coup leader had threatened them.

Kenya clashes and Bolivia's failed coup show perils of economic hardship
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-28 06:22:22

Kenya clashes and Bolivia's failed coup show perils of economic hardship

Rising borrowing costs mean debt service gobbles a growing chunk of revenues. This puts pressure on countries, including Kenya, to raise taxes and cut spending.

US, British citizens among suspects on trial in Congo after thwarted coup
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-07 21:59:08

US, British citizens among suspects on trial in Congo after thwarted coup

All 53 face charges including illegal arms possession, criminal conspiracy, terrorism and attempts to destabilise state institutions and undermine the integrity of the state.

Comoros President sworn in for fourth term after disputed poll
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-26 18:17:53

Comoros President sworn in for fourth term after disputed poll

One person was killed and at least 25 injured in violent protests that erupted after the election body declared Azali Assoumani re-elected to another five-year term with 63 per cent of the vote.

Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-26 08:40:57

Burkina Faso extends junta rule by five years

The new charter also allows Traore to run for president when the elections take place.

Kenya condemns DRC coup attempt
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-05-22 18:24:31

Kenya condemns DRC coup attempt

Nairobi echoed the sentiments of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), a peace and security league comprising most East African Community (EAC) member states.

Mali talks propose junta rule for three more years
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-11 07:59:56

Mali talks propose junta rule for three more years

The West African country has been under military rule since a coup in 2020, and tensions have risen over the junta's failure to stick to a promised timeline for the return to constitutional rule.

Mali military junta 'suspends' activities by political parties
  • Author: AFP
  • Date: 2024-04-11 11:56:42

Mali military junta 'suspends' activities by political parties

The decree came after more than 80 political parties and civil groups called for presidential elections "as soon as possible" and an end to military rule.

West African bloc ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Guinea, Mali
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-26 16:21:34

West African bloc ECOWAS lifts sanctions against Guinea, Mali

ECOWAS said it was lifting financial and economic sanctions against Guinea and ending restrictions on the recruitment of Malians to professional positions within the bloc's institutions.

West Africa bloc ECOWAS says lifting post-coup sanctions on Niger
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-24 20:35:32

West Africa bloc ECOWAS says lifting post-coup sanctions on Niger

The measures to be lifted included the freezing of Niger's assets in ECOWAS central banks and the suspension of financial transactions between ECOWAS states and Niger.

Fractured West African bloc ECOWAS appeals for unity
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-09 12:17:41

Fractured West African bloc ECOWAS appeals for unity

With its reputation at stake, ECOWAS's handling of the latest political upheaval - in Senegal - is being closely watched.

AU expresses 'regret' as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger resign from ECOWAS
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-31 11:41:06

AU expresses 'regret' as Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger resign from ECOWAS

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger were founding members of ECOWAS in 1975, but the bloc suspended all three and imposed sanctions on them following military coups that overthrew elected civilian governments.

Coup trio's exit from ECOWAS shakes region
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-30 14:23:49

Coup trio's exit from ECOWAS shakes region

Withdrawal will hit hard given that ECOWAS guarantees visa-free travel and right of settlement and work in member countries. Losing such benefits will cause concern, as will the potential effect on regional trade.

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger quit West African bloc ECOWAS
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-28 21:50:00

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger quit West African bloc ECOWAS

The leaders of the three Sahel nations issued a statement saying it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States "without delay".

From the Israel-Hamas war to African coup contagion: events that defined the world in 2023
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2023-12-31 11:52:04

From the Israel-Hamas war to African coup contagion: events that defined the world in 2023

The UN says more than 85 per cent of Gaza's 2.4 million people have fled their homes.

Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on barracks
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2023-11-26 11:46:01

Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on barracks

The information ministry said in a statement that it assured the public that "the government and our state security forces are in control".

Join to get instant updates