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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Condemn Ukraine’s Support For International Terrorism

Global UpfrontAug 21, 2024August 21, 20240

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger condemn the Ukrainian authorities’ open support for international terrorism, in particular in the Sahel region, according to a letter from

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 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

ECOWAS Summit: 6 Steps The Leaders Can Take To Restore Stability And Growth in West Africa

Global UpfrontJul 8, 2024July 8, 20240

Olayinka Ajala, Leeds Beckett University This year’s summit of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) takes place against a challenging environment for the

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,

Niger Army Says Over 100 ‘Terrorists’ Killed After Deadly Attack

Global UpfrontJul 4, 2024July 4, 20240

Niger’s Army on Thursday said it had killed more than 100 “terrorists” during air and ground operations in response to a deadly attack against soldiers

Burkina Faso Takes Over From Afghanistan As Most Terrorism-affected Country, Nigeria Ranks 8th Among Top 10 Countries

Global UpfrontJun 13, 2024June 13, 20240

Last year Burkina Faso surpassed Afghanistan as the country most impacted by terrorism, with nearly 2 000 deaths as the global terrorism epicentre shifts from

Lavrov In Burkina Faso, Says West Seeks To Exploit Africa For Its Own Gain

Global UpfrontJun 5, 2024June 5, 20240

The West is stuck in a neo-colonial mindset, thinking that it can dictate terms to African countries and exploit them as it pleases, Russian Foreign

International Rescue Committee Statement On All-time High Food Insecurity Nigeria, 5 Other West and Central African Countries

Global UpfrontMay 11, 2024May 11, 20240

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is extremely concerned about escalating food and nutrition insecurity in West and Central African countries. Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali,