Tag: West Africa
Guinea junta leader Doumbouya cleared to run for president
Guinea junta leader Mamady Doumbouya has been officially cleared to run in the December presidential…
Ericson Mangoli
November 10, 2025
African Union demands urgent action to Mali’s worsening security
The African Union has demanded urgent international action, including intelligence-sharing, to address Mali’s worsening security…
Ericson Mangoli
November 10, 2025
Trump adds Nigeria to U.S. religious persecution watchlist
President Donald Trump has announced the placement of Nigeria on a special watchlist for religious…
Ericson Mangoli
November 1, 2025
Petrobras set to return to Nigeria’s Deepwater sector
Brazilian oil giant Petrobras is poised to make a return to Nigeria’s oil sector, focusing…
Ericson Mangoli
June 13, 2025
How promises of wealth risk lives in Burkina Faso’s mines
In recent years, the allure of wealth from Burkina Faso’s burgeoning gold mining industry has…
Ericson Mangoli
June 11, 2025
Niger: There is more to troubled country than coups
For the last few weeks, Niger’s reputation has been associated with turmoil and chaos due…
Editor
August 4, 2023
Ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum calls on US for help after coup
Niger’s ousted leader has urged the US and “entire international community” to help “restore constitutional…
Editor
August 4, 2023
Coups in Africa: Role of State failure, elite corruption
Africa has long been plagued by political instability and the frequent occurrence of military coups.…
Ericson Mangoli
July 28, 2023
Mali Drops French as its Official Language after 63 Years
In a historic move, Mali has made the decision to drop French as its official…
Ericson Mangoli
July 28, 2023
US affirms support for Niger democracy amidst coup crisis
The recent coup in Niger has sent shockwaves through the international community, with concerns growing…
Ericson Mangoli
July 28, 2023