Is Nigeria in danger of a coup? What the country should do to avoid one – political analyst
African countries have had nine successful military coups since 2020. In west and central Africa, there have been at least 10 coup attempts in the same period. Those of Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, ...
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ECOWAS pledges to ‘keep door open’ after 3 coup-hit West African nations exit regional bloc
The junta-led West African nations of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have formally withdrawn from the regional bloc known as ECOWAS, the body said Wednesday. The previously announced withdrawal ...
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Wagner PMC Convoy Ambushed in Mali
According to RFI, the Malian military and Wagner mercenaries were attacked by jihadists while escorting a column of gold ...
Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traoré is making waves in west Africa. Who is he?
Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim leader of Burkina Faso, having taken over the position following a coup which he led ...
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AU Must Address Malian Junta's Crackdown on Enforced Disappearances
The Commission is urged to promptly investigate the enforced disappearances and arbitrary arrests of political figures by the ...
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3 coup-hit West African nations formally leave ECOWAS in an unprecedented disintegration
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
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Resolute Mining generating cash despite Mali limbo
New Resolute Mining (RSG) chief executive Chris Eger will not be travelling to Mali any time soon. This is understandable ...
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Niger Junta Plans Five-Year Transition to Democracy
Niger's military-led government suggests a five-year transition to democracy after a 2023 coup. The proposal alters a previous three-year timeline, leading to the country's exit from ECOWAS and ...
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Gold mine collapse kills at least 42 people and injures several others in Mali
A gold mine has collapsed in the east of Mali, leaving a preliminary death toll of 42 and many injured, according to Malian national television and local authorities BAMAKO, Mali -- A gold mine ...
Mali and Canadian miner fail to reach deal in payment dispute - Bloomberg
Barrick Gold and Bamako have been at odds since the military-led government adopted a new extraction code in 2023 Read Full ...
The defiant broadcaster
Military strongmen have silenced their critics and muzzled the media, threatening, arresting and exiling those who speak out ...