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
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
Mali welcomes lifting of ‘illegal, inhumane’ sanctions
Bamako – Mali’s junta said on Monday it was “satisfied” by the lifting of “illegal and inhumane” sanctions imposed... Read more
5 Jul, 2022
West African states review post-coup sanctions at key summit
Accra – West African leaders on Sunday will weigh the future of sanctions imposed against three countries where the... Read more
2 Jul, 2022
West Africa stability force begins deploying to Guinea-Bissau
Bissau – A bloc of West African nations began deploying a stabilisation force to Guinea-Bissau on Monday after the... Read more
21 Jun, 2022
State controls only 60% of Burkina Faso, says mediator
Ouagadougou – The authorities in Burkina Faso only control 60% of the country, West Africa’s mediator for the country... Read more
19 Jun, 2022
Ecowas mediator in Burkina for talks with junta
Ouagadougou – West Africa’s mediator for Burkina Faso, Mahamadou Issoufou, arrived in Ouagadougou on Friday for talks with the... Read more
18 Jun, 2022
Mali’s neighbours criticise junta extension but talks continue
Bamako – Mali’s neighbours have criticised the country’s junta for formally extending military rule by two years but said... Read more
9 Jun, 2022
West African leaders keep sanctions on Mali, offer way out
Accra – West African leaders said on Sunday they were maintaining sanctions on Mali but could lift them if... Read more
5 Jun, 2022
West African leaders put off sanctions on juntas
Accra – West African leaders on Saturday failed to agree what action to take against military juntas in Mali,... Read more
5 Jun, 2022
