Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is making waves in west Africa. Who is he?
Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led ...
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ECOWAS: Nigerian passport weakens as Mali, B. Faso, Niger withdraw
Following the withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS, there are now fewer countries that Nigerian passport ...
Niger junta to consider proposal for 5-year transition to non-military rule
Niger's National Conference has submitted a proposal to return the country to non-military rule after a five-year transition ...
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Barrick Gold reaches agreement to end mining dispute with Mali Government
Canadian miner Barrick Gold has reached a new agreement with the Malian Government, potentially resolving a nearly ...
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Mali filmmaker Souleymane Cisse, ‘father of African cinema’, dies at age 84
Trailblazer of African cinema was the winner of the jury’s prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival for his film, Yeelen.
Ivory Coast takes control of last remaining French base as French military departs
Ivory Coast has officially taken control of the last remaining French military base in the country as the majority of French ...
Is Nigeria in danger of a coup? What the country should do to avoid one – political analyst
African countries have had nine successful military coups since 2020. In west and central Africa, there have been at least 10 ...
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Emancipation and self-determination grow in Africa, despite imperial terrorism
On Saturday 15 February 2025, the first official presentation of the new and 40th book by the French-Cameroonian ...
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Regional convergence of repression of human rights defenders in the Sahel
In the Sahel, human rights defenders are being targeted more than ever by the various states, while civic space is ...
Niger’s national committee proposes a return to civilian rule after five years
A national committee to chart Niger’s future has proposed that the junta-ruled country return to civilian administration in five years under new rules that strictly limit the number of political ...
Souleymane Cissé, African Cinema Pioneer, Dies at 84
Souleymane Cissé, the African cinema pioneer known for masterpieces such as "Yeleen" and "Timbuctu," has died at 84.
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Niger Junta Plans Five-Year Transition to Democracy
Niger's military-led government suggests a five-year transition to democracy after a 2023 coup. The proposal alters a previous three-year timeline, leading to the country's exit from ECOWAS and ...