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ECOWAS to Launch Cybersecurity Advancement Platform in West Africa
The Joint Platform for Advancing Cybersecurity in West Africa will be introduced by the Economic Community of West…
Burkina Faso’s Transitional President Addresses Franco-African Relations
Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, emphasised that his country is not an “enemy” of the “French…
Separatist Rebels Blamed for Fatal Attack in Cameroon’s Southwest
At least three individuals lost their lives in an assault attributed to separatist rebels that occurred in the…
Five Burkina Faso Police Officers, 40 Terrorists Die in Clashes
According to the army, at least 40 of the terrorists were neutralised when the authorities launched a counterattack,…
West African Militaries Meet to Finalise possible Niger intervention
In order to work out the specifics of a potential military intervention in Niger should diplomacy fail to…
Mali, Burkina Faso Warn Against Foreign Military Intervention in Niger
Mali’s military Junta declared on Monday that they stand to assist the coup leaders in Niamey, in what…
12 Dead, Dozens Injured as Building Collapses in Cameroon
At least 12 people have died, and dozens have been injured in Douala, Cameroon’s business hub, after a…
ECOWAS Nations Discuss Democratic Transitions, Security in Abuja
Four countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Nigeria on Tuesday to discuss…
(Video) Bola Tinubu’s Speech as New Chairman of ECOWAS at 63rd Ordinary Session
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has been elected as the Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and…
Unknown Assailants Kill Dozens of Burkina Faso Troops
Security officials in Burkina Faso report that unidentified assailants have killed three members of the Homeland Defense Volunteers,…