The United Nations (UN) has removed its peacekeepers from a camp in northern Mali ahead of schedule due to safety concerns. The UN, on Saturday stated that their final convoy departed from the Tessalit camp. Mali's military leaders, who previously instructed the withdrawal of all UN and French
Former President Mohamed Bazoum's attempt to flee detention has reportedly been thwarted, according to the military government in Niger. An official from the military stated that the former president made an attempt to escape during the night along with his family, cooks, and security. He said there were
The European Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Thursday, October 19 signed seven financial agreements worth €212.5 million to stabilize West Africa and also promote development. The signing took place at the ECOWAS Commission in Abuja, Nigeria. The signed agreements cover renewable energy, trade,
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Wednesday, October 18 met with China's President, Xi Jinping in Beijing. The meeting took place during the ongoing Third Belt and Road Forum. In the meeting, President Xi Jinping stated that China is ready to finance and complete some railway projects in Nigeria.
Following the near completion of vote counting in Liberia's election, President George Weah and his primary competitor Joseph Boakai remain in a close race, indicating that a run-off is likely. Provisional results reveal that Mr. Weah presently holds 43.8% of the vote, while Mr. Boakai trails closely