France’s bitter retreat from west Africa
Following the ignominious end in 2022 of Barkhane, the multi-country anti-terrorism operation it launched at Mali’s request in 2013, France has given up most of its military footprint across west ...
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Foreign interest in Africa comes with damaging disinformation tactics
Digital propaganda and manipulated information by external actors erode public confidence in democracy on the continent.
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Nigeria: Back On the Front Burner
One of the most heart-warming stories in Nigeria last week was that seven governors, only three of them from Nigeria, met in Maiduguri to push forward with concerted efforts to salvage the Lake Chad ...
What’s ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.
Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
How two former employees are driving Mali's hardball talks with Barrick
Two former company executives with inside knowledge of Barrick Gold's operations in West Africa are helping to drive Mali's ...
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How two former employees are driving Mali's hardball talks with Barrick
(Reuters) - Two former company executives with inside knowledge of Barrick Gold's operations in West Africa are helping to drive Mali's demands for a payment of around $200 million from the ...
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ECOWAS: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger’s Exit Unhealthy For West Africa –Experts
Following the official exit of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), political experts have described the move as unhealthy for the region.