In a move that has raised eyebrows both domestically and internationally, Colonel Assimi Goïta, the leader of Mali’s ruling junta, has promoted himself to the highest rank in the country’s armed forces. This decision, announced […]
In an unprecedented move, a coalition of West African military juntas has formally petitioned the United Nations to investigate Ukraine’s alleged support for rebel groups operating in the region. This request marks a significant escalation […]
The junta in charge of Niger has intensified its demands for the withdrawal of US soldiers, undermining Washington’s security objectives in the Sahel. General Abdourahamane Tiani, who ended a military pact, gave the order for […]
The military administration of Burkina Faso claims the country’s security and intelligence services stopped a coup attempt on Tuesday. Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the military leader and now temporary President, has been in charge for over […]
Hundreds of pro-coup demonstrators gathered in Niger’s capital, Niamey, denouncing sanctions imposed on the country’s new military regime by Ecowas, west Africa’s regional bloc led by Nigeria. The march fell on the 63rd anniversary of […]
The military junta currently in charge of Niger has detained a leading official in the ousted president’s party as well as two more government ministers, the party has said. Five ministers are now being held […]
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