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Mali opposition forms exile government to challenge military rule

Mali opposition forms exile government to challenge military rule

In defiance of the military regime, exiled Malian politicians create a rival government abroad, intensifying the power struggle.

Burkina Faso junta plans to rule for five more years

Burkina Faso junta plans to rule for five more years

Burkina Faso’s ruling junta to remain in power until 2029, delaying the transition to democracy and raising concerns about the state of democracy in West and Central Africa.

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to create counter-insurgency military force

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso to create counter-insurgency military force

The three countries led by juntas have already formed a security alliance after severing military ties with neighbours and Western nations such as France.

At least 170 villagers killed in Burkina Faso

At least 170 villagers killed in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso has been struggling to contain violence by various armed groups in recent years.

What does lifting of ECOWAS sanctions on Mali, Niger and Guinea mean?

What does lifting of ECOWAS sanctions on Mali, Niger and Guinea mean?

ECOWAS's sudden announcement of lifting sanctions on military-ruled Mali, Niger and Guinea has put a seemingly lost cause back into repair mode, spelling hope for a civilian population bearing the brunt of its bruising measures.

Guinea junta freezes bank accounts of sacked government ministers

Guinea junta freezes bank accounts of sacked government ministers

Guinea's junta also ordered their travel documents taken away and their service vehicles, bodyguards and assistants be removed.

Guinea's government dissolved

Guinea's government dissolved

The West African country has been under military rule since a junta seized power in a September 2021 coup.

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso reject ECOWAS demand for one-year exit notice

Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso reject ECOWAS demand for one-year exit notice

The three countries, all governed by juntas that came to power through military coups, say they do not intend to wait for one year before their exit from ECOWAS.

ECOWAS sets conditions for lifting sanctions on Niger

ECOWAS sets conditions for lifting sanctions on Niger

The West African regional body says if the Niger junta fails to comply with the outcomes of a new engagement process, it will maintain the sanctions.

West African leaders hold summit amid frequent coups

West African leaders hold summit amid frequent coups

The 64th Summit of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS is expected discuss recent coups and security problems in the region.

Sierra Leone buries soldiers killed in 'attempted coup'

Sierra Leone buries soldiers killed in 'attempted coup'

During the early hours of November 26, armed attackers stormed a military armoury, two barracks, two prisons and two police stations, clashing with security forces.

Guinea-Bissau president calls security forces' clashes 'attempted coup'

Guinea-Bissau president calls security forces' clashes 'attempted coup'

Guinea-Bissau's army orders National Guard forces back to barracks, following unrest that left at least two people dead and brought condemnations.