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ECOWAS at a Crossroads: Senegal’s Diplomatic Challenge to Preserve West African Unity

ECOWAS at a Crossroads: Senegal’s Diplomatic Challenge to Preserve West African Unity

by afrikanfrontier | Jul 10, 2024 | News, Politics

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) finds itself at a critical juncture as it faces the potential exodus of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso from the regional bloc. The decision to entrust Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye with the delicate...
Niger’s Uranium Gambit: A Calculated Embrace of Russian Interests

Niger’s Uranium Gambit: A Calculated Embrace of Russian Interests

by afrikanfrontier | Jun 7, 2024 | News, Politics

The timing of these developments, following the coup d’état in Niger last July that ousted the nation’s Western-allied leader, is no coincidence. The new regime in Niamey appears to be pivoting towards closer ties with Russia, joining a growing list of...
ECOWAS Extends Olive Branch: Lifting Sanctions in Guinea and Mali Marks Shift in Sahel Strategy

ECOWAS Extends Olive Branch: Lifting Sanctions in Guinea and Mali Marks Shift in Sahel Strategy

by afrikanfrontier | Feb 26, 2024 | News, Politics

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a significant step towards re-engaging with the military regimes in the Sahel region. Following similar decisions for Niger, Guinea and Mali have seen the lifting of financial and economic sanctions an...
Russia’s Africa Corps: Mercenaries Out, Military In, Influence Expanded?

Russia’s Africa Corps: Mercenaries Out, Military In, Influence Expanded?

by afrikanfrontier | Jan 30, 2024 | News, Politics

Russia’s strategic ambitions in Africa are taking on a new form with the creation of the Africa Corps, a state-sanctioned force designed to replace the Wagner Group’s mercenary operations. This move signifies a significant shift, marking Russia’s...
ECOWAS Extends Olive Branch: Lifting Sanctions in Guinea and Mali Marks Shift in Sahel Strategy

West Africa in Turmoil: Military Juntas Exit ECOWAS, Raising Fears of Isolation and Instability

by afrikanfrontier | Jan 30, 2024 | News, Politics

Military rulers in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have thrown the West African region into turmoil with their dramatic decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). This move, defying pressure from wealthier coastal nations for a...
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