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Violence Mars Protest Against Militancy in Burkina Faso
Demonstrations turned violent in Ouagadougou on Saturday after police shot tear gas to disperse a march against the…
ECOWAS Imposes Fresh Sanctions on Mali Junta over Delayed Elections
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) imposed sanctions on Sunday against Mali’s transitional leaders after they…
Guinea Junta Names Figures from Conde Administration as Ministers
An ex-general and three other former associates of ousted president Alpha Conde are among the first ministers named…
Guinea Opposition Leader Backs Coup Against Alpha Condé
Guinea’s main opposition leader, Cellou Dalein Diallo, has welcomed the ouster of President Alpha Condé describing it as…
Mali’s Roadmap for Lasting Peace Has Laudable Goals: But It Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Stephen L. Esquith, Michigan State University Prior to the military coup in 2012, Mali was praised for its…
Ivory Coast Frees 69 People Detained over Election Violence
No fewer than 69 people Ivoriens arrested and detained in the violence that marred the 2020 presidential election…
Benin Court Frees Igboho’s Wife, Adjourns Yoruba Nation Agitator’s Hearing
A court in the Benin Republic has ordered the release of Ropo, the wife of one of the…
Nigeria’s Senate Okays 20-Year Jail Term for Ballot Snatchers
A bill seeking to establish a National Electoral Offences Commission (NEOC) as well as jail ballot snatchers for…
President Buhari Set to Meet Nigerian Senators Tonight
President Muhammadu Buhari will tonight at 8pm host 109 Senators of the National Assembly at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
ECOWAS Parliament Backs Mali’s Transition to Democracy
The ECOWAS Parliament has pledged to support the people of Mali people as their country embarks on transition…