West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Senegal declares public holiday to celebrate football team’s win at Afcon
Senegal's President Macky Sall has declared Monday a public holiday to celebrate the national football team's win at the Africa...
Read moreDetailsGermany mulls ending its military mission in Mali
Germany's defence minister has suggested it is unlikely that the country will be able to maintain its troops in Mali,...
Read moreDetailsMali could set new election date after review of post-coup charter
Mali could set a new date for elections after leader Assimi Goita asked lawmakers to review a transitional charter adopted...
Read moreDetailsCoups, COVID and row over Israel test African leaders at summit
Leaders gathered at an African Union (AU) summit called on Saturday for the continent to have a bigger role on...
Read moreDetailsAU Chair Macky Sall lists ambitions for Africa
During a visit to Egypt late last week, President Macky Sall of Senegal, who takes over the chairmanship of the...
Read moreDetailsGhana hosts another Extraordinary Summit on Political Situation in Burkina Faso
The Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will hold another...
Read moreDetailsFrench Foreign Minister says It would take time for France to leave Mali
France is discussing with its European and African partners whether it should stay in Mali after the junta in power...
Read moreDetailsSix killed in failed coup in Guinea-Bissau, president sees link to drugs
At least six people were killed in a failed attempt to overthrow Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, state radio said...
Read moreDetailsMali says it has defaulted on bonds, blames sanctions
Mali has defaulted on bonds worth 2.7 billion CFA francs ($4.67 million), its finance ministry said on Wednesday, blaming sanctions...
Read moreDetailsEU to blacklist five members of Mali’s junta, diplomats say
The European Union has agreed to impose travel bans and asset freezes on five members of Mali's junta after the...
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