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Türkiye and Nigeria: A Strategic Partnership in Africa The collaboration between Türkiye and Nigeria is centered on shared visions in counterterrorism and regional stability. This partnership highlights the strategic roles both nations play in their respective regions. Türkiye supports Nigeria in battling terrorist groups like Boko Haram. The partnership includes combating the Gülenist Terror Group (FETÖ). Nigeria is crucial to West Africa's stability and the continent as a whole. Strengthening Security and…

ECOWAS Takes Action Amid Rising Security Threats in West Africa In a decisive move to address escalating security challenges and political instability in West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced a series of measures aimed at restoring order. The announcement was made by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray during the organization's 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council. Touray cited a worrying surge in security threats and a deteriorating political landscape as the…

Benin Foils Attempted Coup with Regional Support Amid a surge of military takeovers in West Africa, Benin successfully thwarted an attempted coup with assistance from regional allies. The president assured stability despite an early morning crisis. President Patrice Talon confirmed the situation is under control. Nigerian forces provided critical support to counter the coup. A troubling pattern of coups has developed in West Africa. Swift Response to Crisis On Sunday, Benin experienced a coup attempt when…

ECOWAS Deploys Forces Following Failed Coup Attempt in Benin West African regional group ECOWAS has announced the deployment of forces to Benin after an attempted coup was foiled. This move aims to support the Beninese government in maintaining constitutional order and territorial integrity. Forces from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Ivory Coast, and Ghana will assist the Beninese army. The coup attempt was announced by a group called the Military Committee for Refoundation. Beninese President Patrice Talon condemned the…

Guinea-Bissau Military Coup: A New Leader Installed The political landscape of Guinea-Bissau faced a seismic shift as soldiers installed a new military leader. This forceful takeover followed a contentious presidential election and led to President Umaro Sissoco Embalo fleeing to Senegal. Gen. Horta Inta-A named head of a transitional military government for one year. Embalo safely arrived in Senegal; Dakar coordinates with Guinea-Bissau for constitutional restoration. Controversies surround the Nov. 23…

In an intriguing turn of events, the ECOWAS Parliament has decided to send a delegation to Monrovia. Their mission? To tackle the ongoing political gridlock surrounding attempts by certain lawmakers to unseat Fonati Koffa, the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Now, it's worth noting that while those aiming to displace the Speaker haven't managed to muster the necessary 49 votes as mandated by law, their actions have nonetheless halted legislative activities. They've effectively disrupted the usual proceedings by…

A delegation from ECOWAS is expected this Friday, March 18, 2022 in Bamako. The West African Economic Organization's mediator for Mali, Goodluck Jonathan, will once again try to agree with the transitional authorities on an election timetable for a return to…

The Russian offensive in Ukraine, which began on February 24, has already displaced more than three million people. And its impact on food security is worrying, as Russia and Ukraine account for a third of the world's grain exports. And a significant portion…

Burkina Faso strongman Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba on Thursday appointed economist Albert Ouedraogo as the West African country's new prime minister. Aged 53, Ouedraogo, appointed by decree signed by…

The West African Economic Community Court (ECOWAS) asked Mali to provide a brief justification on August 28 for the house arrest of Moctar Ouane, former prime minister of the transition, and Bah Ndaw, former president of the transition. The two personalities have been deprived of their liberty since May 24 after a military coup that removed them from their posts.…