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Côte d’Ivoire Raises CFA 320.8 Billion in Oversubscribed Regional Bond Auction

Côte d’Ivoire raised 320.77 billion CFA francs on Tuesday through a Treasury bill and bond auction on the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU/UEMOA) regional market, exceeding its initial…

Africa News Now January 7, 2026

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ECOWAS Warns Against Use of Force After U.S. Action Against Venezuela’s Leadership

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed serious concern over the escalating crisis in Venezuela following reports that the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro and carried…

Africa News Now January 5, 2026

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Burkina Faso Frees Detained Nigerian Air Force Crew After Diplomatic Talks

Burkina Faso has released 11 Nigerian Air Force personnel who were detained after their aircraft made an emergency landing in the country earlier this month, Nigerian officials confirmed on Thursday.…

Africa News Now December 18, 2025

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ECOWAS Rejects Guinea-Bissau Military Transition Plan, Warns of Sanctions

West African leaders have rejected a transition timetable put forward by Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities, insisting on a rapid restoration of constitutional rule and warning that targeted sanctions could be imposed…

Africa News Now December 15, 2025

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Fugitive Benin Coup Leader Reportedly Sheltered in Togo

Benin’s alleged coup leader, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, is reportedly taking refuge in the Lomé 2 neighborhood of Togo’s capital, according to multiple West African and international sources, including Beninese…

Africa News Now December 10, 2025

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Benin Foils Early-Morning Coup Attempt as Regional Forces Join Hunt for Fugitive Leader

Benin’s government says “casualties occurred on both sides” during Sunday’s attempted coup, which was quashed within hours but has heightened concerns about rising instability across West Africa. Security forces are…

Africa News Now December 9, 2025

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Benin President Thanks Army for Foiling Coup Attempt

Benin’s President Patrice Talon has praised the country’s military leadership for stopping an attempted coup on Sunday, vowing that those involved “will not go unpunished.” Earlier that morning, soldiers identifying…

Africa News Now December 8, 2025

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AU, ECOWAS and West African Leaders Condemn Guinea-Bissau Coup

The African Union, ECOWAS election observer mission, and several West African leaders have strongly condemned the latest military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, issuing a joint statement just hours after soldiers declared…

Africa News Now November 27, 2025

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Gambia Hosts Cameroonian Opposition Leader After Disputed Biya Election

Gambia has confirmed that it is temporarily hosting Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary following a tense and disputed presidential election in Cameroon that saw 92-year-old President Paul Biya claim…

Africa News Now November 24, 2025

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UN Chief Warns Sahel Terrorism Is Becoming a Global Threat

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that the surge in terrorism across Africa’s Sahel region is no longer a localised crisis but an escalating global threat. Addressing the UN…

Africa News Now November 19, 2025

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Guinea’s Coup Leader Mamadi Doumbouya Enters Presidential Race, Breaking Promise to Hand Over Power

Guinea’s military ruler, Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, has formally entered the December 2025 presidential race, ending months of speculation and drawing criticism for reneging on his 2021 pledge to restore civilian…

Africa News Now November 4, 2025