Burkina Faso axes BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage
Burkina Faso has suspended the radio broadcasts of BBC Africa and the U.S-funded Voice of America (VOA) for two weeks...
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U.S. slaps sanctions on militant groups in West Africa over hostage taking
The U.S. Treasury and State Departments have imposed sanctions on leaders of militant groups in West Africa over the taking...
ECOWAS allots $25 million to fight terrorism in Nigeria, Mali, others
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says it allocated $25 million in 2024 to fight terrorism in Nigeria,...
Burkina Faso’s military junta expels three French diplomats
Burkina Faso's military junta has expelled three French diplomats, accusing them of "subversive activities". France said there were "no grounds"...
Hundreds rally in Niger, demand expulsion of US troops
Hundreds marched through Niger's capital on Saturday to demand the expulsion of US troops. The rally came after the ruling...
US expresses deep concern as Mali junta’s issues decree halting political party activities
The United States is deeply concerned by a decree issued by Mali's junta halting political party activities, the U.S. State...
Senegal: President Faye appoints mentor Ousmane Sonko as prime minister
Barely some hours after he was sworn in as the new president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed his...
Mali: Several political parties demand elections timeline from ruling junta
More than 80 political parties in Mali have demanded a timeline for presidential polls after the ruling junta failed to...
Pentagon breaks silence on movement of US forces from Niger
The United States says no decision has been made on the movement of US forces from Niger. This was disclosed...
Burkina Faso records outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) says Burkina Faso has reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu...
