A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — For a foreign correspondent in Mali, the assignment seemed like a dream: as Islamic extremists upended the region, Olivier Dubois, a French journalist, secured a rare interview ...
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Two men close to Benin’s president sentenced to 20 years in prison for coup plot
Two men close to Benin’s president have been sentenced to 20 years in prison for plotting a coup in the small West African ...
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Moroccan pasta and couscous gain growing popularity in West African markets
The import of Moroccan pasta and couscous into West African markets is experiencing significant growth. According to data shared by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) on January 23, ...
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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger launch new passport after leaving ECOWAS
The passport, set to be available from January 29, is part of their new alliance, the Confederation of Sahel States (AES).
Thousands rally in Burkina, Mali and Niger to cheer ECOWAS exit
Thousands of people rallied in junta-led Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali on Tuesday to back their withdrawal from the Economic ...
W.African Bloc's Future Uncertain As Three Key Members Quit
The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States takes effect on Wednesday after a year of political tensions, fracturing the region and leaving the ...