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Why France cosying up to Nigeria worries West Africa

Why France cosying up to Nigeria worries West Africa

Nigeria and France's relationship was strengthened by President Bola Tinubu's November trip to Paris, alarming those who see it as going against the trend of other countries in the region severing ties with their erstwhile colonial oppressor.

West African social media fizzes with pro-BRICS content

West African social media fizzes with pro-BRICS content

Social media updates in West Africa had a lot of pro-BRICS content on Wednesday.

Is West Africa the new battlefield for Russia and Ukraine?

Is West Africa the new battlefield for Russia and Ukraine?

Russia and Ukraine's war games are spilling over to the African continent under the subterfuge of diplomacy, threatening to turn already restive parts of West Africa into a tinderbox of global conflict.

Why Russia's shadow on Nigeria protests is a red flag

Why Russia's shadow on Nigeria protests is a red flag

The appearance of Russian flags at anti-inflation protests in Nigeria has spawned diverse theories about alleged foreign involvement in the Sahel extending farther into West Africa.

Sahel Alliance: What erosion of ECOWAS portends for West Africa

Sahel Alliance: What erosion of ECOWAS portends for West Africa

More than just ECOWAS's primacy is at stake as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger's exit from the regional bloc spawns a new Sahel alliance that could have far-reaching implications for West Africa.

Mauritania president calls for joint effort in fight against insurgency

Mauritania president calls for joint effort in fight against insurgency

Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has called on West African countries to work jointly in fighting militant insurgency.

Burkina Faso junta suspends more Western media

Burkina Faso junta suspends more Western media

Burkina Faso has suspended more media organisations including French newspaper Le Monde, British The Guardian, German broadcaster Deutsche Welle and French broadcaster TV5 Monde.

Burkina Faso rejects HRW claims of killing civilians

Burkina Faso rejects HRW claims of killing civilians

Tensions rise in Burkina Faso as the government has denied a report by Human Rights Watch alleging civilian killings by the military.

Major internet outage hits West and Central Africa

Major internet outage hits West and Central Africa

A major internet outage has hit West and Central Africa after undersea cables reported failures.

Why are three African countries called Guinea?

Why are three African countries called Guinea?

Although the countries have similar names, each has its unique stories.

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger

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

Mali, Burkina Faso officially submit ECOWAS exit notice

Mali, Burkina Faso officially submit ECOWAS exit notice

Mali and Burkina Faso have officially submitted their application to exit West African regional bloc ECOWAS.