Algeria seeks improved multilateral ties with ECOWAS
Algeria says it is seeking to strengthen economic, trade, political, diplomatic, and security relations with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Algeria’s Minister...
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Burkina opposition candidate alleges ‘massive fraud’ ahead of Sunday vote
Burkina Faso opposition candidate Zephirin Diabre said President Roch Kabore is orchestrating a “massive fraud” to secure re-election in Sunday’s presidential vote, and that he...
AU, EU vow continued support to peace, security efforts in Sahel region
The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) have strongly condemned attacks against civilian populations, armed and security forces of the countries of the...
Ivory Coast clashes kill 11 in pre-election violence
At least 11 people died in intercommunal clashes in an Ivory Coast port town this week as tensions rise before an October election with President...
ECOWAS: Mali on track to normal after interim appointments
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) regional bloc considers the appointment of Mali’s interim president and vice president to be a step towards...
Mali military junta appoints interim president
Mali’s former Defence Minister, Ba N’Daou, has been named as president of the country’s new transition government. The new president is meant to lead the...
Junta says Mali faces ‘total embargo’ from West African countries
The military junta that seized power in Mali last month said Wednesday that the country could face a “total embargo” from West African countries if...
ECOWAS Mali deadline unrealistic – experts
Leaders of West African states and Mali’s military coup failed to agree on a transfer to civilian rule in talks this week, raising concerns about...
Mali junta moves toward selecting interim president after embargo threat
Mali’s ruling junta said on Wednesday that it had started the process of naming an interim president, after West African presidents threatened a total embargo...
West Africa bloc fails to reach agreement with Mali junta
West African mediators failed to persuade leaders of a military coup in Mali to immediately hand over power to a civilian government during talks on...