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Wagner PMC declares retraction from African nation
The Russian private military company Wagner Group announced on Thursday that it has finished its mission in Mali and is withdrawing its fighters from ...
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ECOWAS Commission urges speedy reforms amid member exit, organisational crisis
The Vice President, Commission for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission), Damtien Larbli ...
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ECOWAS urged to cut reliance on foreign aid
The Economic Community of West African States has been called upon to chart a new course toward financial independence and institutional reform by reducing its reliance on foreign aid and development ...
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Bill Gates praises Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger’s strong health systems, urges Nigeria to catch up
US philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has commended the Sahel nations of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger for ...
Wagner’s final chapter in Africa
Wagner’s operation in Mali commenced in late 2021 following a military coup that ousted the civilian government. The coup ...
All 9 countries on the UK Foreign Office ‘no go’ travel list
The FCDO shares guidance on 226 countries or territories. Of these, 73 are currently flagged as having ‘no-go’ zones. The ...