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West Africa Has A Small Arms & Light Weapons Crisis – Why Some Countries Are Better At Dealing With It Than Others

Global UpfrontMay 12, 2023May 12, 20230

By Daniel Banini Research has found that globally, small arms and light weapons increase the likelihood, intensity and longevity of conflict. Small arms and light

Terrorism In Africa “Especially Concerning,” Says UN Boss, Antonio Guterres

Global UpfrontMar 30, 2023March 30, 20230

No region in the world is immune to terrorism according to United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres who told the UN Security Council (SC) this

NDLEA Trains 6 West African Countries On How To Dismantle Clandestine Drug Laboratories

Global UpfrontMar 30, 2023March 30, 20230

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has conducted a regional training for six West African countries on how to dismantle clandestine laboratories with a

Ahead Of May 29, 2023 Exit From Power, ECOWAS To Confer Democracy Icon Award On President Buhari

Global UpfrontMar 7, 2023March 7, 20230

As he prepares to leave office upon the conclusion of his two-term tenure, the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS says it has made

Yes To ECOWAS Standby Force, But

Global UpfrontJan 20, 2023January 20, 20230

During its December 19, 2022 meeting of the heads of the armed forces of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Bissau, the

Buhari At Ground-breaking Ceremony Of China-aided New ECOWAS Headquarters Building, Laments Unconstitutional Changes In Sub-region

Global UpfrontDec 4, 2022December 4, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari has called on the new management team at ECOWAS Commission led by Dr. Omar Alieu Toure to complete the review and harmonisation

Buhari Says Insecurity, Political Instability, Russia-Ukraine War Biggest Threat To West Africa, Tasks ECOWAS Member-States On Keeping Faith With Founding Fathers’ Vision

Global UpfrontNov 28, 2022November 28, 20220

President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday in Abuja said that insecurity, political instability and the Russia-Ukraine war pose the biggest threat to the West Africa sub-region. President

Guinea Junta Agrees Return To Civilian Rule In 2 Years

Global UpfrontOct 23, 2022October 23, 20220

Guinea’s ruling junta has agreed to restore civilian rule in two years, after facing sanctions over its original plan for a three-year transfer of power,

Burkina Faso’s Military Leader Ousted In Second Coup This Year

Global UpfrontOct 1, 2022October 1, 20220

Armed soldiers in fatigues and masks appeared on television in Burkina Faso on Friday night to confirm the ouster of President Paul-Henri Damiba, the second

How West Africa Can Stem The Jihadist Wave

Global UpfrontSep 19, 2022September 19, 20220

Jihadist conflicts are now a part of West Africa’s political makeup, as militant Islamist groups resist numerous campaigns to counter them. In 2021, three of