Algiers must “play it straight,” by Mamadou Mouth BANE
The author calls on Algeria to “play it straight” in the Sahel security crisis, echoing an expression used by Emmanuel Macron. He argues that Algiers […]
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Mali Defence Minister Killed in Coordinated Jihadist Assault as Nationwide Attacks Intensify
Mali’s Defence minister, Sadio Camara, was killed after sustaining injuries from a suicide truck bombing that targeted his residence in Kati near the capital, Bamako, […]
Dakar Forum Opens with Renewed Call for African-Led Security and Sovereignty
The 10th edition of the International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa opened on Monday April 20 at the Centre International de Conférences Abdou […]
ECOWAS Deploys Long-Term Observer Mission Ahead of Benin Presidential Election
The Economic Community of West African States has authorized the deployment of a long-term election observation mission to Benin ahead of its presidential election scheduled […]
West African Military Chiefs Seek ECOWAS–AES Coordination to Activate Standby Force by 2026
West African military chiefs meeting on Thursday in Freetown, Sierra Leone, underscored the imperative of closer coordination between the Economic Community of West African States […]
Peaceful Polls as Vote Counting Begins in Benin’s Legislative and Municipal Elections
Vote counting commenced across Benin on Sunday after polling stations closed in the country’s combined legislative and municipal elections. Polls opened nationwide at 7:00 a.m. […]
Benin and Niger Expel Diplomats as Bilateral Tensions Deepen
Benin and Niger have exchanged diplomatic expulsions this week, underscoring two years of strained relations between the West African neighbours, diplomatic sources said on Sunday. […]
Senegal Intervenes in Guinea-Bissau Amidst Post-Coup Political Crisis
A Senegalese delegation arrived in Bissau on Sunday, 21 December, to call for the release of political opponents detained following Guinea-Bissau’s coup on 26 November. […]
Talon Dismisses Foiled Benin Coup as Isolated Attack by Rogue Trainees
Benin’s President Patrice Talon said on Thursday, 18 December that the attempted coup of December 7, 2025 lacked backing from any significant segment of the […]
ECOWAS Moves to Eliminate Air Transport Taxes by 2026 to Boost Regional Connectivity
On Thursday, 11 December 2025, the ECOWAS Commission has confirmed that beginning 1 January 2026, all member States will abolish taxes on air transport and […]