How Sahel states ditched Western mining interests
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso no longer orient themselves towards France or Western business interests. As demand for raw materials grows, this pivot may have significant consequences for Europe’s ...
Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits
China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.
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Morocco as a Strategic Partner in Supporting the Sahel Region’s Security
Morocco’s strategic role in promoting stability in the Sahel is central to tackling transnational threats, with initiatives ...
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The Black Sheep in ECOWAS
Given its achievements as a foremost Regional Economic Community in Africa, the authoritarian tendencies and disregard for ...
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West Africa: Scenarios of Ecowas-AES Relationships - Nigeria's Strategic Autonomy As a Major Dynamic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is currently pained by the establishment of the Alliance des États du Sahel (AES: Alliance of Sahel States, ASS).
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ECOWAS urged to engage in exiting members to enhance regional security
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been urged to maintain engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, and ...
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Power Vacuum In West Africa's Sahel: 3 Ways China Could Fill The Gap As West Exits
Ecowas even threatened Niger with a military invasion. The three countries then decided to leave Ecowas to form the Alliance of Sahel States. As a neutral actor whose non-interference policy ...
Why Ghana faces a growing jihadi threat
But analysts have warned Ghanaians risk being recruited by jihadis. For years, Burkina Faso has struggled to contain ...
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Conflicts in DR Congo and across Africa
Some of the key issues lined up for discussions include the ongoing conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the ...