Guinea’s ex-president Alpha Conde leaves country
Conakry – Guinea’s former president Alpha Conde left the West African state on Monday, two officials said, after being deposed... Read more
18 Jan
Economist arrested in Mali for ‘subversive remarks’, his lawyer says
Bamako – A leading Malian economist has been arrested in Bamako, taken to a police station and questioned about “subversive and... Read more
17 Jan
12 in custody in Burkina over ‘destabilisation’ plot
Ouagadougou – Twelve people, including a senior army officer, are in custody in Burkina Faso after a suspected plot... Read more
14 Jan
Guinea’s deposed leader Alpha Conde authorised to leave country
Conakry – Guinea’s ex-president Alpha Conde, who has been detained since his ouster in a September coup, obtained authorisation on... Read more
1 Jan
‘I’m surprised, displeased,’ says Guinea PM as he offers rare rebuke to junta over airport renaming
Conakry – Guinea’s transitional prime minister has said he is “displeased and overwhelmed” at a decision to rename the... Read more
18 Dec, 2021
Europe builds up Mali force as France draws down troops
Ménaka – France’s military camps in Mali are going quiet as Paris winds down its security presence in the... Read more
16 Dec, 2021
Mali leader promises election timetable by Jan 31
Abuja – The head of Mali’s military-dominated government on Sunday promised west Africa’s regional bloc he would provide it with... Read more
12 Dec, 2021
Guinea police fire tear gas to disperse pro-Alpha Conde protesters
Conakry – Guinea police fired tear gas on Saturday to disperse dozens of protesters in the capital Conakry demanding freedom... Read more
12 Dec, 2021
Guinea junta returns ex-leader’s residence to family
Conakry – Guinea’s ruling military junta has returned the residence of the west African country’s first post-independence leader to his... Read more
11 Dec, 2021
DRC to allow Uganda to pursue rebels on its territory
Kinshasa – The Democratic Repubic of Congo will allow armed forces from neighbouring Uganda to enter its territory to chase... Read more
28 Nov, 2021
