Scores of people indicted in Seirra Leone over failed military coup attempt
Twelve persons have been indicted in Sierra Leone for their alleged involvement in the failed coup attempt in November. In...
West Africa
Senegalese navy seizes three tonnes of cocaine worth at least $210 million
The Senegalese navy has seized three tonnes of cocaine worth at least $210 million from a seven-crew boat moored off...
Niger military junta fumes, rejects ECOWAS demands to free Bazoum
The military junta in Niger has rejected the call by the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, to release...
Liberia heads for fierce runoff to elect president after keenly contested first round
Liberia’s election management body, the National Election Commission (NEC), is set for the forthcoming presidential election rerun following the inability...
Niger’s military expresses delight over French troop withdrawal, demands “negotiated framework”
The military government in Niger has expressed delight following the decision of the French administration to pull out its forces...
