Burkina Faso’s government foiled a coup plot targeting Captain Ibrahim Traoré, involving soldiers and terrorist groups aiming ...

Burkina Faso's military government has said it foiled a "major plot" to overthrow junta leader Capt Ibrahim Traoré, with the ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria has not announced new cash denominations of 5,000 ($3.12) and 10,000 ($6.25) naira, contrary to ...

President John Mahama says the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West Africa States ...

Burkina Faso’s military govt says it has foiled a “coup plot” to overthrow Ibrahim Traoré, junta leader, accusing soldiers of ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has advised Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to reconsider their decision ...

PREMIUM TIMES reports that the three junta-led countries made their official exit from ECOWAS earlier in the year.

Consumer goods as well as fuel and cocoa are all crossing Ghana’s northern border illegally, and in large volumes. It's costing the government billions of dollars in lost revenues. Ed Butler looks at ...

Africa is no longer a peripheral arena—it’s becoming a central platform for Moscow’s global strategy. The West should beware.

Since its founding in 1975, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been a cornerstone of regional ...

President John Mahama has called for renewed diplomatic engagement with the Alliance of Sahel States, following the ...

The Economic Community of West African states (Ecowas) is set to mark 50 years in May 2025. It was established in 1975 by 16 member states. Though se ...