November 21
Mali: Terrorists From Mali, Burkina Faso Now in Northwest, Niger State - Senate
The Senate yesterday raised the alarm that terrorists from Mali and Burkina Faso, who operate under the aegis of Lakurawa, have invaded Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, other states in the… Read more »
May 27
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Exit Threat Heartbreaking - Ecowas VP
The Vice President of ECOWAS Commission, Damtien Tchintchibidja, has described the threat of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to quit the bloc as sad and heartening. Read more »
February 20
West Africa: West Africa's Troublesome Trio
THE decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Republic, three landlocked sub-Saharan African countries, to pull out of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has… Read more »
January 28
West Africa: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Announce Pull Out from Ecowas
The military regimes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announced Sunday their immediate withdrawal from the West African bloc ECOWAS, saying it has become a threat to member states. Read more »
January 23
Angola: Angola Beat Burkina Faso to Top Afcon Group As Algeria Crash Out
Angola are through to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as winners of their group after goals by Mabululu and Zini gave them a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso on… Read more »
December 10, 2023
West Africa: Coups - Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso Alliance Won't Weaken Ecowas Resolve for Democracy - Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday said the Sahel Alliance by Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso which are under military dictatorship would not lessen the resolve of the Economic… Read more »
December 06, 2023
West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Coups Fuelling Insecurity in West Africa - Ecowas
The Economic Community of West African States said the military coups in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger are fuelling insecurity in the region. Read more »
October 20, 2023
Nigeria: U.S. Issues Travel Alerts for African Countries During Israeli War on Palestine
United States citizens travelling abroad have been told to "exercise increased caution" in light of the heightened global tensions spurred by Hamas' terror attack on Israel and the… Read more »
