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Sahel States Form Joint Military Force After Breaking With ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have formally launched a unified regional armed force, marking a new phase in how parts of West Africa are choosing to confront insecurity, sovereignty and external pressure.
The force was inaugurated at an air…
Trump Suspends US Green Card Lottery as Policy Shift Hits Africa Hardest
US President Donald Trump has ordered the suspension of the United States diversity visa program commonly known as the green card lottery a move that immediately affects one of the few legal migration pathways heavily used by Africans.
The…
Sudan’s Military Chief Meets Egypt’s President as Pressure Mounts to End a War Tearing the Nation…
Sudan’s military leader, General Abdel‑Fattah al‑Burhan, has met Egyptian President Abdel‑Fattah el‑Sissi in Cairo as international and regional pressure grows to find a path out of Sudan’s devastating war.
The meeting comes after Burhan…
ECOWAS Rejects Guinea‑Bissau Transition Plan, Threatens Sanctions Amid Rising West African…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has firmly rejected the transition plan proposed by Guinea‑Bissau’s military authorities, escalating diplomatic pressure and signalling possible targeted sanctions as political…
U.S. Expands Travel Ban to African Nations: Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan Face New…
The Biden–Trump era’s most consequential pivot in U.S. immigration enforcement has sent ripples across African governments this week, as President Donald Trump expanded America’s full travel ban to seven additional countries — Burkina Faso,…
South Sudan Grounds UN Aircraft as Tensions Rise Over Alleged Surveillance
South Sudan’s government has grounded four United Nations–registered aircraft after intelligence officials claimed the planes were being used for illegal surveillance and smuggling operations — allegations the UN Mission in South Sudan…
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Launch $895 Million Regional Investment Bank in Push for Financial…
The military‑led governments of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have officially launched a new regional investment bank capitalised at 500 billion CFA francs ($895 million), marking one of the most significant financial collaborations among…
Tunisia’s Opposition Unites as Pressure Intensifies on President Saied
Tunisia witnessed a rare moment of political unity on Saturday as activists, civil society groups and opposition figures marched together in the capital to protest against President Kais Saied. Demonstrators called for an end to one‑man…
Central African Republic Prepares for High Stakes Elections Amid Persistent Instability
The Central African Republic is heading into a decisive moment as citizens prepare to vote on 28 December in presidential, legislative, local, and municipal elections. The vote represents one of the most wide‑ranging electoral exercises in…
Senegal Suspends All Extraditions to France as Diplomatic Rift Deepens
Senegal has halted all extraditions to France after accusing Paris of failing to cooperate on cases involving Senegalese nationals. Justice Minister Yassine Fall made the announcement before parliament, stating that Senegal has repeatedly…