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West Africa has a small weapons crisis – why some countries are better at dealing with it than others

Research has found that globally, small arms and light weapons increase the likelihood, intensity and longevity of conflict.

The Conversation

African, international news outlets appeal for press freedom in Mali and Burkina Faso

FRANCE 24 and its sister radio RFI have joined a group of 30 African and international news organisations and monitors in an appeal for press freedom in Mali and Burkina Faso. The news outlets and rights groups call on the authorities of these two countries and the international community to…

France 24

Mali postpones constitutional referendum

The delay means the military will miss the first deadline on its own timetable to return the country to civilian rule.

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Mali junta postpones constitutional referendum scheduled for March 19

Mali's transitional government said on Friday it would delay a constitutional referendum that had been set to take place this month, the first in a series of scheduled polls meant to restore democracy after a military takeover in 2020.

France 24

Burkina announces French army operation officially over

Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) (AFP) - Burkina Faso announced on Sunday that operations by the French army in the jihadist-hit West African state were officially over, after bilateral relations soured in recent months.

AFP

AU vows 'zero tolerance' to undemocratic change

Addis Ababa (AFP) - The African Union insisted on Sunday it had "zero tolerance" for undemocratic changes of power and vowed to push through a continent-wide free trade deal as it wrapped up a two-day summit.

AFP

Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali juntas plan three-way partnership

The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Guinea and Mali, all ruled by military juntas, have proposed a regional partnership to facilitate trade and tackle insecurity in the region, they said in a joint statement late on Thursday.

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Gambians Government Says Fugitive Soldier Who Backed Coup Plot Has Fled Abroad

The Gambian government is prosecuting several lower ranking members of the Gambian military for the crime.

Zenger

Ivorian troops on trial in Mali as deadline looms in row

Bamako (AFP) - Forty-six Ivorian troops whose detention by Mali triggered a bitter diplomatic row were brought in for trial at a court of appeal in Bamako on Thursday, an AFP reporter saw.

AFP

France condemns attempted coup d’etat in The Gambia

France’s Foreign Ministry on Friday gave its full support to the Gambian government following the attempted coup in the west African country. "France strongly condemns the recent coup attempt against President Adama Barrow in The Gambia," the Quai d'Orsay said in a statement.

Radio France Internationale

Gambians Wonder If Country’s Former Dictator Behind Recent Coup Attempt.

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Zenger

The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022

A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.

Al Jazeera

West Africa has experienced a wave of coups - superficial democracy is to blame

West Africa has seen coups and military takeovers in three countries in 2022. Like those of the past, they came with promises of a quick return to civilian regimes once socio-economic and political challenges had been met. The challenges are usually listed as inept governance, corruption, rising insecurity and popular…

The Conversation

W.African leaders agree to create regional force

Abuja (AFP) - West African leaders agreed on Sunday to create a regional force to intervene against jihadism and in the event of coups, a senior official said.

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West African leaders plan peacekeeping force to counter 'coup belt' reputation

West African leaders said on Sunday they would establish a regional peacekeeping force to intervene in member states to help restore security and constitutional order in a region that has witnessed several coups in the past two years.

AFP

W.African bloc tells Mali to free 46 Ivorian troops

Abuja (AFP) - West African leaders on Sunday told Mali's ruling junta to release 46 Ivorian troops it has held for months or face sanctions, officials said.

France 24

West African leaders agree to create regional peacekeeping force

West African leaders agreed on Sunday to create a regional force to intervene against jihadism and in the event of coups, a senior official said.

Al Jazeera

Ghana president fires junior finance minister over mining expose

A recent expose alleged that the minister had taken bribes from artisanal mine investors in the West African country.

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Guinea junta agrees with bloc to hold vote in early 2025

West African regional mediators have reached a deal with Guinea's military leader to organize new elections by January 2025

AFP

Guinea junta agrees return to civilian rule in 2 years

Conakry (AFP) - Guinea's ruling junta has agreed to restore civilian rule in two years, after facing sanctions over its original plan for a three-year transfer of power, the West African bloc ECOWAS said Friday.

AFP

Guinea junta agrees return to civilian rule in 2 years: ECOWAS

Reuters

Guinea junta proposes shorter transition timeline of 24 months

Guinea's military junta has proposed a shorter timeline for a transition to elections of 24 months, down from the 36-month timeline that was rejected by West African economic and regional bloc ECOWAS, government spokesman Ousmane Gaoual Diallo said on Friday.

Al Jazeera

Ibrahim Traore declared Burkina Faso president after coup

Captain Traore was named the head of state after the coup that deposed Damiba amid growing violence in the Sahel.

Al Jazeera

Burkina Faso’s coup and political situation: All you need to know

New military leader Ibrahim Traore says Paul-Henri Damiba was removed due to his inability to deal with armed groups.

Reuters

Burkina Faso military leader commits to predecessor's transition timeline

Burkina Faso's new military leader Ibrahim Traore will respect a democratic transition timeline agreed between his predecessor and West Africa regional bloc ECOWAS, he said in a statement late on Tuesday.

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