ECOWAS To Resume Negotiations With Niger Junta, Threatens to Use Force If Junta Fails to Meet Demands

During the 64th ordinary session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS in Abuja on Sunday, December 10, President Bola Tinubu chaired a meeting where it was decided that talks with the military junta in Niger Republic would be resumed.  A committee of heads of state

Niger: ECOWAS Court Rejects Request to Lift Military Sanctions

The ECOWAS Court of Justice on Thursday, December 7, dismissed Niger's junta's plea to lift sanctions imposed by neighboring countries. The court declared the junta unconstitutional, hence invalidating their authority to make such a request.  After the July coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum, ECOWAS, the

Mauritania and Chad Pave Way For Dissolution of G5 Sahel Anti-Jihad Alliance

Mauritania and Chad acknowledge and honor the independent decision of Burkina Faso and Niger to withdraw from the G5 Sahel alliance, in line with Mali's previous announcement of withdrawal. This paved the way for the dissolution of the established alliance in 2014 to address jihadism and other challenges

UK Signs New Asylum Deal with Rwanda After Court Ruling

James Cleverly, the British Home Secretary, has approved a new treaty to relocate asylum seekers to Rwanda following the ruling of the UK's highest court that deemed the deportation program illegal. Cleverly journeyed to Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, and signed the agreement alongside Vincent Biruta, the Rwandan

Russia Officials Visit Niger to Strengthen Ties

A delegation from Russia headed by Deputy Defense Minister Colonel-General Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, held a meeting with military leaders in Niamey on Monday, December 4. This was revealed by the Nigerien authorities on national radio. This visit marks the first official visit by a Russian government member since the coup in

Niger, Burkina Faso Follow Mali Step of Leaving the G5 Anti-Jihad Force

On Saturday, December 2, the military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger announced their decision to withdraw from the G5 anti-jihadi force in the Sahel region of Africa. This move further weakens efforts to combat insurgents in this troubled area.  The G5, established in 2014, has not achieved significant success,

Joe Biden Hosts Angolan President to Show Strengthened Ties, Plans Intention to Visit The Country

On Thursday, November 30th, President Joe Biden welcomed the Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to the Oval Office to reinforce his dedication to Africa, despite the ongoing conflicts that dominate his administration's foreign policy agenda.  The meeting at the White House comes after Angola decided to establish

Niger Junta Revokes Law Aimed at Slowing Migration

The junta in Niger on Saturday, November 25 invalidated a law from 2015 that aimed to control the transportation of migrants from African nations through Niger as they make their way to Europe. This decision was announced on Monday evening on state television. Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani, the leader of Niger&

Sierra Leone: President Julius Maada Announces Restoration of Peace After Attack

Sierra Leone's President, Julius Maada Bio, announced on Sunday evening, November 26 that peace has been restored after a day of armed clashes in Freetown. He characterized the events as an attempt to destabilize the state. According to him, most of the individuals responsible for the clashes have

Sierra Leone: Authorities Say Attack Was a Failed Coup, ECOWAS Team Arrives

According to government officials and the police in Sierra Leone, a failed coup attempt took place over the weekend with a series of attacks on military barracks and prisons.  13 military officers and 1 civilian have been arrested in connection with the incident. The intention behind the attack was to

Nigeria: President Tinubu Says Budget Is set to Offer Reforms

The Nigerian president revealed his inaugural budget, aiming to address the country's escalating cost of living crisis. The proposed expenditure for the upcoming financial year is 27.5 trillion naira ($34.85bn; £27bn).  Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed confidence that these plans would stimulate investment and provide hope amidst

Ghana Announces a 46-Day Visa-on-Arrival Opportunity For Christmas Visitors

Ghana has implemented a visa-on-arrival program that will be effective for 46 days, from December 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. This initiative is a component of the Ghana government's 'Beyond The Return' campaign, which aims to inspire Africans in the diaspora to discover and reconnect