Political divisions hamper West Africa’s fight against terrorism
Although one of the worst-affected nations by terrorist activity, West African leaders failed to come together to discuss joint action against terrorism. A meeting in […]
West Africa
Blinken pitches US to ‘replace’ Wagner in bid to boost security and support democracy in West Africa
The US top diplomat, on a four-nation tour around Africa this week, is pitching the United States as a better security partner for the continent […]
ECOWAS schedules new Summit about Mali and invites Goïta
The Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is holding an extraordinary summit on Friday in Ghana on the political situation in Mali and has invited […]
Political Change in West Africa: ECOWAS Applauds, Boasts Democracy in Ghana
“The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken note of the announcement of the final result by the Chairperson of […]
Nigeria: WFP Needs $52m to Support Boko Haram Victims
The World Food Program (WFP) on Tuesday said it requires $52 million to continue providing life-saving assistance to people affected by the Boko Haram insurgency […]
West-Africa needs a joint multinational force – Niger president
Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou said recent terrorist attacks in west-Africa means more effort is necessary to combat terrorism in the region. The Nigerien President made […]
Benin Faces Terrorist Threat, Security Measures Reinforced
Benin’s army on Wednesday disclosed that the West African nation faces a terrorist threat and has reinforced security measures. “Following a new alert of a […]
Landlocked Niger Seeks €1 bn to Fight Illegal Migration
Niger’s Foreign Minister on Tuesday said the west-African nation needs €1 billion to combat illegal migration. Landlocked Niger, ranked as the poorest country on earth […]
Nigeria Needs to Collect More Taxes as Growth Dwindles, IMF
The international monetary fund (IMF) has for the second time cut its growth forecast for Nigeria as the west-African nation faces “substantial challenges” from low […]
Benin: ECOWAS Deploys Observers for March 20 Polls
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will deploy a team of 70 observers led by former Guinean Prime Minister Kabine Komara, to monitor […]