Tag: Sahel region

Experts remain concerned over the inevitable impact of the trade and security disruptions in the Sahel region on Ghana’s economic stability.

Ghana and Germany have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership and agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, renewable energy, vocational training, peacekeeping, and governance. This follows a high-level bilateral meeting between President ...

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Ghana’s role as a stabilising force in West Africa as political instability continues to engulf the sub-region. The EU Ambassador ...

The African Union (AU) has taken a decisive step toward addressing the worsening security and humanitarian crises in the Sahel region by appointing President Évariste Ndayishimiye of Burundi as Special ...

The military-led government of Burkina Faso has announced it thwarted a coup plot, marking yet another alleged attempt to unseat junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré since he seized power in ...

The President of Ghana, John Dramani Mahama, has wrapped up his visit to the Sahel region with a final stop in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.  The tour, which also included visits ...

Niger’s military government has accused global human rights organizations, including Human Rights Watch (HRW) and Amnesty International, of publishing reports that undermine the nation’s image. The junta claims these accounts ...

In a powerful message delivered at a summit in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged unwavering support for Africa in areas ranging from counter-terrorism to sustainable development.  His speech, read ...

Illegal mining, or "galamsey" as it is known in Ghana, has evolved into more than an environmental disaster; it has become a national crisis with far-reaching consequences.  The phenomenon of ...

In recent weeks, the eastern regions of Burkina Faso have witnessed a surge in violent attacks on civilians by non-state armed groups, driving thousands to seek refuge in neighboring Niger.  ...