West Africa and the Sahel Archives

ECOWAS at 50: Regional Leaders Call for Unity, Development, and Democratic Renewal

A high-level roundtable commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was held in Lagos on May 28, spotlighting urgent regional issues such as poverty,…

Africa News Now June 3, 2025

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Mali Tops Irregular Migration to Spain as Sahel Exodus Surges via Atlantic Route

A new Spanish national security report reveals a dramatic shift in irregular migration trends, with Mali emerging as the top country of origin for migrants arriving in Spain by sea—a…

Africa News Now May 26, 2025

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French President Macron Visits Madagascar to Strengthen Ties.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Madagascar on Wednesday for a two-day state visit aimed at revitalizing France’s strategic and diplomatic engagement in the Indian Ocean region, as the country…

Africa News Now April 23, 2025