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Burkina Faso junta foils plot to 'destabilise' country

Burkina Faso junta foils plot to 'destabilise' country

The military government says former military head of state Lieutenant-Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba was behind the alleged plot.

How the Sahel region’s mineral and energy wealth is being stolen

How the Sahel region’s mineral and energy wealth is being stolen

Despite being the poorest region in the world, the Sahelian zone's mineral-rich subsurface makes it a prized catch for Western foreign companies.

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger

The sanctions were imposed following the country's military coup in July 2023.

Coups, conflicts, political tensions on agenda as AU Summit begins

Coups, conflicts, political tensions on agenda as AU Summit begins

The annual African Union Summit begins on Saturday with most heads of state and government attending.

How Thomas Sankara's legacy continues to shape politics in Burkina Faso

How Thomas Sankara's legacy continues to shape politics in Burkina Faso

It is the duty of the Burkinabé people and all Africans to take the positive ideas from Sankara’s legacy and foster new approaches to good governance, as opposed to supporting military coups with blind hopes of finding a new Sankara.

Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso after more than 30 years

Russia reopens embassy in Burkina Faso after more than 30 years

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to name an envoy for Burkina Faso following the reopening of the embassy which was closed in 1992.

Guinea: Confusion in Conakry amid gunfire, heavy security presence

Guinea: Confusion in Conakry amid gunfire, heavy security presence

Residents say they heard gunfire in the administrative district of the city and that there has been heavy security presence.

Traore: Elections 'not a priority' for Burkina Faso

Traore: Elections 'not a priority' for Burkina Faso

Traore was the world's youngest leader when he was sworn in as interim president a year ago, promising a transition leading to elections in July 2024.

ECOWAS: What is the fate of West Africa’s bloc in wake of coups?

ECOWAS: What is the fate of West Africa’s bloc in wake of coups?

The threat of military intervention to reinstate deposed President Mohamed Bazoum has since raised questions about ECOWAS' methods of crisis resolution and, more generally, the future of the West African bloc as a whole.

Sahel Alliance: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger form regional bloc

Sahel Alliance: Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger form regional bloc

The three countries, all under military-led administrations, say the alliance is aimed at ensuring collective defence and mutual assistance.

ECOWAS military 'ready' to deploy to Niger: Official

ECOWAS military 'ready' to deploy to Niger: Official

Military chiefs from West Africa are meeting in Ghana to decide on possible deployment to reverse Niger's coup.

Coup wave: 'We will not sabotage Nigeria's democracy' - Military

Coup wave: 'We will not sabotage Nigeria's democracy' - Military

The assurance from the Nigerian Defence Headquarters comes as anxiety grows across West Africa over a wave of military takeovers in the region.