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Alliance of Sahel States Adopts Anthem to Bolster Regional Identity

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) — comprising Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger — has officially adopted its first anthem on May 10, just a month after launching a public…

Africa News Now May 12, 2025

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Togo Opposition Condemns Expanded Presidential Powers as “Constitutional Coup”

In a move drawing fierce criticism from opposition groups and civil society, Togo’s Parliament on Saturday formally appointed President Faure Gnassingbé as President of the newly established Council of Ministers,…

Africa News Now May 6, 2025

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African Union Lifts Sanctions on Gabon Ahead of Oligui’s Inauguration

The African Union (AU) has officially lifted its suspension of Gabon, nearly two years after the country was sidelined following a military coup in August 2023. In a statement issued…

Africa News Now May 1, 2025

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Thousands Rally in Burkina Faso to Back President Traoré Amid U.S. Accusations and Coup Plot Claims

Thousands of Burkinabè citizens rallied in Ouagadougou on Wednesday, voicing strong support for transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré in the wake of allegations by a top U.S. military official and…

Africa News Now May 1, 2025

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Sahel States Back Morocco’s Atlantic Corridor to Bypass ECOWAS Sanctions and Boost Trade

The Sahel nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have formally endorsed Morocco’s Atlantic Initiative, a strategic infrastructure project granting them access to global markets through Moroccan ports, amid regional…

Africa News Now April 29, 2025

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Tensions Grip Burkina Faso After Foiled Coup Plot Against Junta Leader Traoré

One week after an attempted coup in Burkina Faso, tensions remain high in the capital Ouagadougou, particularly within the armed forces, amid growing political instability. According to reports from Radio…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Timbuktu Institute Warns of Growing Jihadist Threat in Mali-Senegal-Mauritania Border Region

Jihadist violence by the al-Qaida-linked group Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has expanded significantly into Mali’s Kayes region between 2021 and 2024, according to a new report by the Timbuktu…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Twelve Nigerien Soldiers Killed in Tillabéry Ambush Amid Ongoing Anti-Jihadist Operations

Twelve Nigerien soldiers were killed after a terrorist ambush targeted a military patrol in the volatile Tillabéry region, the government announced. The attack, carried out by insurgents hiding among civilian…

Africa News Now April 28, 2025

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Côte d’Ivoire Rejects Burkina Faso’s Coup Allegations, Demands Evidence Amid Rising Tensions

The Ivorian government has firmly denied allegations of involvement in a recently foiled coup attempt in neighbouring Burkina Faso, calling on Burkinabè authorities to present concrete evidence to support the…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025

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ECOWAS Adopts Emergency Plan to Navigate Sahel States’ Withdrawal, Urges Unity Amid Regional Turbulence

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has finalized a comprehensive emergency response plan following the formal withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc on…

Africa News Now April 24, 2025