West African leaders lift economic sanctions on Mali
Leaders from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) gathered to assess efforts to secure timetables for restoring civilian rule in Mali, Guinea and Burkina…
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Sahel insecurity, post-coup sanctions loom large at ECOWAS summit
The Western African leaders are expected to discuss efforts to restore civilian rule in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea.West African leaders are meeting in Ghana’s capital for a…
Guinea issues charges against deposed leader Alpha Conde
The charges against the 84-year-old former president and his allies range from complicity in murder and assault to destruction of property, according to a document signed by the…
Guinea opposition condemns 39-month move to civilian rule
Colonel Mamady Doumbouya says on state television after political consultations he is considering a transition of 39 months.Opposition leaders in Guinea have roundly condemned the…
Guinea govt: At least 18 people were killed in gold mine collapse
Monday’s accident is the latest in a series of such incidents at artisanal mines in the country.At least 18 people have been killed as an informal gold mine collapsed in western…