Despite the bitter exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS and their formation of the rival AES, the destinies of the two blocs remain deeply intertwined.The split between the Economic ...

A new world order is emerging. The United States is no longer the sole force shaping global events; countries like China, ...

ShareChairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has said the military rule ...

While Hausa is the predominant language spoken in Niger, French has held official status since the nation gained independence ...

Afreximbank successfully raised 2.2 billion yuan (around $303 million) with a bond issuance on the Chinese market, showcasing African institutions' growing ability to diversify funding sources. • The ...

The creation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to pursue economic and security ...

The Board of Directors of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a total of €230 million and $10 ...

Diplomatic relations between Algeria and its southern neighbours have been severely strained following the downing of a ...

On average, African citizens can travel visa-free or get a visa on arrival in only half of the continent. Just five countries have fully opened their borders to all other Africans. Lack of reciprocity ...

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, has escalated diplomatic tensions with Algeria ...

Relations between Algeria and the military alliance of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have plunged to historic lows as the two ...