Why African countries are ousting France’s military, one by one Paris’s influence on the continent faces the biggest challenge in decades The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
West Africa regional bloc approves exit timeline for 3 coup-hit member states West Africa’s regional bloc, ECOWAS, has approved an exit timeline for three coup-hit nations after a nearly yearlong process of mediation to avert the unprecedented disintegration of the grouping The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024
Vote counting under way in Senegal’s delayed presidential election The polls take place following a period of uncertainty after President Macky Sall sought to delay the election. Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2024
Senegal's parliament delays presidential election until December Opposition lawmakers were forcefully removed from the chambers as they debated President Macky Sall's decision to delay the election. Authorities blocked mobile internet access amid growing protests. WEKU · Feb 6, 2024
How fighting in Sudan’s Darfur could worsen W Africa insecurity Conflict poses threat to Chad and wider Sahel amid fears over arms proliferation and returning fighters, analysts say. Al Jazeera · May 31, 2023
Vice President Harris pledges aid to Ghana amid security and economic concerns Vice President Harris opened her weeklong trip to Africa by vowing support for Ghana, a democratic pillar in the region that's being squeezed by an economic crisis and security concerns. WEKU · Mar 28, 2023
Harris to meet Ghana's president as she begins Africa trip U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris begins her first full day in Africa on Monday as she meets with Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023
Attacks on electoral commission spark concerns for Nigeria polls Experts say the new wave of attacks takes insecurity in Nigeria into uncharted territory ahead of the elections. Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023