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Sahel States Advance Customs Integration, Cut Trade Delays and Boost Regional Commerce

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES)—comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—has concluded a high-level three-day mission in Bamako, focused on accelerating regional customs harmonization as a key pillar of their…

Africa News Now May 16, 2025

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Majority of Togolese Favor Alliance of Sahel States Over ECOWAS, Survey Finds

More than half of Togolese citizens support joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) over remaining in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), according to an Afrobarometer survey…

Africa News Now May 15, 2025

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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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Senegal and Gabon Forge Strategic Alliance to Redefine Regional Cooperation in Africa

In a significant shift toward pan-African diplomacy, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Gabonese transitional leader General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema have launched a strategic partnership aimed at overhauling traditional…

Africa News Now May 5, 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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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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Mahama Urges ECOWAS to Embrace Unity and Reintegration at 50th Anniversary Summit

Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has called on the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to mark its 50th anniversary with a renewed vision of inclusive regional integration, urging…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025

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Guinea’s Political Shift as Opposition Leaders Defect to Support Military Regime

Guinea’s political landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as several prominent opposition leaders have defected to support the ruling military junta. The defections, which have sparked intense debate, come amid…

Africa News Now April 22, 2025

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ECOWAS Delegation Urges Unity to End Liberia’s House of Representatives Crisis

An ECOWAS delegation, led by Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, has called for unity and respect for the rule of law in resolving Liberia’s ongoing House of Representatives dispute. The mission engaged…

Africa News Now March 28, 2025

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George Weah Urges UN Oversight Amid Reports of Voter Intimidation in Liberia’s Nimba County

Former Liberian President George Weah has expressed deep concern over allegations of voter intimidation and political interference in Nimba County ahead of the upcoming senatorial by-election. Weah has called on…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025

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Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Officially Withdraw from ECOWAS in Historic Move

In a significant development on Wednesday, the military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso officially announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This decision…

Africa News Now January 29, 2025