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Lessons From Ejection Of France

Global UpfrontDec 10, 2024December 10, 20240

Daily Trust Editorial of Tuesday December 10, 2024 Fuelled by a mix of historical grievances, contemporary dissatisfaction, nationalistic sentiments and new geopolitical politics and players,

A Splinter In The Sahel: Can The Divorce With ECOWAS Be Averted?

Global UpfrontDec 5, 2024December 5, 20240

What is happening? In September 2023, military-led governments in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger established a new defence and security cooperation body, the Alliance of

Flags at Nigerian Protests Could Signal Russian Plans to Expand Influence

Global UpfrontOct 23, 2024October 23, 20240

By Africa Defense Forum (ADF) After forming alliances with military-led juntas in the Sahel, Russia might be moving its influence campaign south by supporting social

Return Back To ECOWAS, Tinubu Begs Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso

Global UpfrontAug 9, 2024August 9, 20240

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday said ECOWAS will continue to persuade the military leaders of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso to return their

West Africa Is Changing: 5 Essential Reads On Breakaways From ECOWAS

Global UpfrontJul 11, 2024July 11, 20240

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been in the news lately – mostly for the wrong reasons. The bloc is facing its

West Africa Bloc Warns Of ‘Disintegration’ As Juntas Form ‘Confederation Of Sahel States’

Global UpfrontJul 8, 2024July 8, 20240

The West African bloc ECOWAS on Sunday warned the region faced “disintegration” after the military rulers of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso cemented a breakaway

Can ECOWAS Survive The Revolt By The Nascent ‘Alliance Of Sahel States’?

Global UpfrontJul 7, 2024July 7, 20240

By Emman Ozoemena What is the geopolitical implications of the emergent sub-regional by the trio of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in West Africa? Recall

ECOWAS Split: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Junta Leaders Hold First “Alliance of Sahel States” Summit in Niamey

Global UpfrontJul 6, 2024July 6, 20240

The military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will on Saturday hold their first joint summit since seizing power in a series of coups,

Russia’s Wagner Group Is Now Africa Corps. What This Means For Russia’s Operations On The Continent

Global UpfrontFeb 15, 2024February 15, 20240

In August 2023, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died after his private jet crashed about an hour after taking off in Moscow. He had been

ECOWAS: Why Withdrawal Of Mali, Niger And Burkina Faso Signals Fresh Trouble For The Sahel

Global UpfrontFeb 8, 2024February 8, 20240

On 27 January 2024, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their plan to withdraw from membership of the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas),