Burkina Faso

West African chief vows support for jihadist-torn Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou – The head of West Africa’s regional bloc has expressed support for jihadist-hit Burkina Faso less than five... Read more

13 Jan, 2023

Countries

West African bloc tells Mali to free 46 Ivorian troops

Abuja – West African leaders on Sunday told Mali’s ruling junta to release 46 Ivorian troops taken prisoner in... Read more

5 Dec, 2022

Countries

West African bloc backs ’30 by 30′ biodiversity pledge

Sharm el Sheikh – West African nations vowed on Monday to protect 30 percent of their land and seas... Read more

8 Nov, 2022

Countries

Ivory Coast president sees progress in Mali troop spat

Abidjan – Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Friday hinted at a possible breakthrough in a bitter dispute with... Read more

8 Oct, 2022

Countries

Guinea opposition spurns talks with junta

Conakry – Opposition forces in Guinea on Monday spurned the ruling junta’s offer of dialogue, accusing it of authoritarian... Read more

4 Oct, 2022

Countries

Calls for more funding as pre-COP27 climate talks open in DRC

Kinshasa – Warning “no-one will escape” a worsening crisis, Democratic Republic of Congo led calls on Monday for a... Read more

4 Oct, 2022

Countries

Clashes erupt during Guinea independence celebrations

Conakry – Celebrations on Sunday to celebrate the 64th anniversary of Guinea’s independence descended into clashes between protesters and... Read more

3 Oct, 2022

Business

Guinea junta faces West African asset freeze, travel ban

Conakry – West African leaders slapped an assets freeze and travel ban on Guinea’s junta, a statement seen by AFP... Read more

24 Sep, 2022

Countries

West Africa bloc chief warns Guinea risks ‘heavy sanctions’

Dakar – The acting head of West Africa’s regional bloc on Wednesday warned Guinea’s ruling junta that the country... Read more

22 Sep, 2022

Countries

West Africa mediators discuss transition with Guinea junta

Conakry – West African mediators met Guinea’s ruling junta on Wednesday for talks on a return to civilian rule,... Read more

21 Jul, 2022