West Africa
News and analyses on the countries located in the westernmost region of Africa.
Former Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita dies aged 76
The family of Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has announced the death of the former President at the age of 76. “President IBK died...
Read moreDetailsMali: MINUSMA suspend flights amid sanction restrictions
The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali (MINUSMA) has temporarily suspended its flights, a spokesperson said. “MINUSMA has to temporarily...
Read moreDetailsASECNA accuses France of sanctions violation over Mali flight
Francophone West Africa's regional aviation authority has accused a French military plane of violating sanctions imposed by West African states...
Read moreDetailsNigeria lifts Twitter ban after seven months
Nigeria has lifted its ban on Twitter - seven months after clamping down on the social networking site. Nigeria's government...
Read moreDetailsMali Debt Sale Cancelled Because of Sanctions Over Election Delay
Mali will not be able to complete a 30 billion CFA franc ($52 million) sale of T-bills this week because...
Read moreDetailsEight soldiers arrested in Burkina Faso over alleged coup plot
The authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the arrest of eight soldiers who are accused of plotting a coup. Among...
Read moreDetailsFrench official says 300-400 Russian mercenaries operate in Mali
From 300 to 400 Russian mercenaries are operating in central Mali, a senior French armed forces ministry official said, challenging...
Read moreDetailsMali faces isolation as neighbours cancel flights to the country
Airlines from neighbouring countries and former colonial ruler France cancelled flights to Mali on Monday, helping isolate a military junta...
Read moreDetailsAPC Chieftain and former governor of lagos state delares ambition for Nigeria’s presidency
Bola Tinubu, former governor of Lagos state and a leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party, delcared on...
Read moreDetailsEcowas leaders sever links with Mali over election delay
West African leaders have imposed sanctions on Mali after the country’s military government announced a long delay to elections originally...
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