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President Barrow Bids Farewell to Senegalese ECOMIG Troops After Years of Peacekeeping in The Gambia

Adama Barrow has officially bid farewell to the Senegalese contingent of the ECOWAS Mission in The Gambia (ECOMIG), marking the end of their deployment after several years supporting peace and…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

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ECOWAS Begins Pre-Election Assessment Mission in Cabo Verde Ahead of 2026 Polls

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a pre-electoral fact-finding mission in Cabo Verde as the island nation prepares for its 2026 legislative and presidential elections. The…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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ECOWAS Plans 2,000-Strong Regional Force to Tackle Rising Jihadist Threat

Military chiefs from the 12 member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have agreed in principle to establish a new regional force to combat jihadist insurgencies…

Africa News Now March 4, 2026

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ECOWAS Warns Middle East Escalation Could Trigger Energy and Food Shocks Across Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that intensifying military action in the Middle East could have far-reaching economic consequences for Africa, citing risks to energy supplies,…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Guinea-Bissau Opposition Calls for Talks With Junta as Political Deadlock Deepens

Guinea-Bissau’s two main opposition parties have publicly called for dialogue with the military junta that seized power in a coup in late November 2025, as the country grapples with a…

Africa News Now March 2, 2026

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Mali Orders Ministries to Buy Local, Sets CFA 100m Procurement Quota for 2026

The Mali has ordered all government departments to prioritize locally manufactured goods in public procurement, requiring each ministry to set aside CFA 100 million in its 2026 budget for purchases…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Burkina Faso and Ghana Sign Seven Agreements to Boost Security, Trade and Border Cooperation

Burkina Faso and Ghana have signed seven legal instruments in Ouagadougou during the 13th Joint Commission meeting, marking renewed momentum in bilateral relations between the two West African neighbours. The…

Africa News Now February 23, 2026

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Mali Endorses Year II Roadmap of Sahel Confederation After Ratifying New Protocols

The Malian government has reviewed and endorsed the Year II consensus roadmap of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), reinforcing regional coordination just days after approving new legal instruments for…

Africa News Now February 19, 2026

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ECOWAS and Sweden Meet in Abuja to Strengthen Labour Migration Policies

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) held a high-level meeting with Sweden in Abuja to review progress and set priorities for managing labour migration and implementing the ECOWAS…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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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