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Traoré Marks Four Years in Power as Burkina Faso’s Sankara Comparison Grows

Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, is marking four years in power, renewing comparisons with revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, who governed the country for roughly the same period before…

Africa News Now September 28, 2026

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Move to Harmonize Energy and Mining Policies

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have opened a high-level meeting in Ouagadougou to coordinate their policies on energy, mining and oil as the three countries deepen economic integration under the…

Africa News Now August 11, 2026

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Senegal Begins ECOWAS Mediation to Restore Constitutional Rule in Guinea-Bissau

Senegal has formally begun its role as ECOWAS mediator in Guinea-Bissau, with a high-level delegation arriving in Bissau to help accelerate the country’s return to constitutional government. The mission, led…

Africa News Now August 10, 2026

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ECOWAS Approves US$250,000 Relief Package for Ghana Flood Victims

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has approved a US$250,000 (approximately GH¢3 million) humanitarian donation to support victims of the recent floods that devastated several communities across Ghana.…

Africa News Now August 3, 2026

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Togo Opposition Demands Return to Previous Constitution Amid Mounting Political Tensions

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Vogan, Togo, on Saturday to demand the restoration of the country's previous constitution, intensifying opposition to constitutional reforms that shifted executive power and extended President…

Africa News Now July 27, 2026

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Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Submit Joint Bid to Host 2032 AFCON

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially launched a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking the first major sporting initiative by the three countries…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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ECOWAS Moves Closer to ECO Single Currency With Phased Rollout Planned for 2027

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reaffirmed its commitment to launching the long-awaited ECO single currency in 2027, with leaders signaling that the common currency will likely…

Africa News Now July 22, 2026

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ECOWAS Calls for Release of Political Detainees in Guinea-Bissau to Support Democratic Transition

West African leaders have called on Guinea-Bissau's military-led authorities to immediately and unconditionally release all detained political figures, saying the move is essential to restoring confidence in the country's transition…

Africa News Now July 21, 2026

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Nigeria and Ghana Condemn Anti-African Protests in South Africa, Seek AU Action

Nigeria and Ghana have jointly condemned what they described as "Afrophobic" protests targeting African migrants in South Africa, calling on the African Union (AU) to urgently address the growing wave…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has been elected the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), succeeding Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio at the regional…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026

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ECOWAS Approves $27 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline to Boost Regional Energy Integration

West African leaders have approved the long-awaited Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP), signing a key agreement during the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, marking…

Africa News Now July 20, 2026