Alliance of Sahel States
Sierra Leone’s Maada Bio appointed ECOWAS chairman amid security and political turmoil
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has been named the new chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), at a time when the regional bloc is grappling with one of the most turbulent periods in its history. His appointment was announced on Sunday during a high-level ECOWAS meeting, with the organization under…
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Mali political activist released after month-long detention, family blames intelligence services
A prominent opposition figure in Mali has been freed after disappearing for nearly a month...
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Is press freedom under attack? A look at actions taken against some media outlets by Malian authorities
Mounting pressure on the media in Mali has sparked growing concern over the state of press...
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Armed ambush near Niger’s western border leaves 12 soldiers dead, army reveals
Twelve soldiers were killed in a deadly ambush by armed men in western Niger, the army announced...
