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Africa

May 31, 2021

ECOWAS suspends Mali as military junta ignores Jonathan-led mediation

Amid mediation efforts by ECOWAS envoy Goodluck Jonathan, a Malian court on Friday declared coup leader Colonel Assimi Goita as president.

Jonathan, Ndaw, Ouane, Goita
May 29, 2021

Mali: Buhari to attend ECOWAS emergency summit on Sunday

The one-day summit will focus on the recent coup that took place in Mali.

Buhari waving
May 29, 2021

Another volcanic eruption occurs in DR Congo

The Mount Nyiragongo volcano erupted on May 22, killing at least 32 people, according to the local government.

May 28, 2021

Osinbajo hosts Liberian vice president

“Essentially, it was just a courtesy visit,”

Osinbajo and Howard-Taylor
May 28, 2021

West Africa doesn’t deserve terrorist reputation; Ghana urges Nigeria to root out terrorism

Akufo-Addo has urged Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders in the ECOWAS region to root out terrorism, saying West Africa does not deserve a terrorist reputation.

May 27, 2021

Detained Mali’s president, prime minister released

“The release of Ndaw and Ouane early Thursday morning came three days after they were detained and stripped of their powers.”

Jonathan, Ndaw, Ouane, Goita
May 27, 2021

Green Grids: SEFA gives $1 million to African countries

Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa has extended a $1 million-dollar grant to African countries for the transition to flexible green grids.

Akinwunmi Adesina
May 26, 2021

Foreign herdsmen crossing into Nigeria to be profiled, says Immigration

“Every migrant will be stopped and their luggage thoroughly searched, stating their mission and destination.”

Herdsman
May 26, 2021

Arrested Malian president, prime minister resign

Mali’s interim Vice President Assimi Goita said they were ousted for violating the transition charter.

Mali President Bah Ndaw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane
May 26, 2021

Buhari, Libyan PM meet in Aso Villa

Buhari is currently hosting the Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh in the Presidential Villa, Abuja.