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A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return

Hindustan Times  

ABUJA, Nigeria — West Africa’s divided regional bloc Sunday asked Senegal’s President Basirou Diomaye Faye to have a dialogue with the three military junta-led member states to try to reunite the region whose stability has been under threat following their decision to leave the group in January. A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway …

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A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A weakened West Africa bloc asks Senegalese leader to try to convince breakaway states to return

The Independent  

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West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions
9 months, 4 weeks ago

West Africa bloc lifts coup sanctions on Niger in a new push for dialogue to resolve tensions

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — West Africa’s regional bloc known as ECOWAS said Saturday that it is lifting travel and economic sanctions imposed on Niger that were aimed at reversing last year’s coup in the country in a new push for dialogue as it also renewed calls on three junta-led nations to rescind their decision to quit the regional bloc. The sanctions …

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ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc
9 months, 4 weeks ago

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Niger amid tensions in West Africa bloc

Al Jazeera  

The West African regional bloc is lifting most sanctions imposed on Niger over last year’s coup, in a new push for dialogue following a series of political crises that have rocked the region in recent months. Speaking in his opening remarks at the start of the summit, ECOWAS chairman and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu said the bloc “must re-examine our …

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West African nations flee quickly from the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers following coups
10 months, 1 week ago

West African nations flee quickly from the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers following coups

Firstpost  

As its ministers convened to discuss the escalating political strain and division in the region, West African regional bloc said on Thursday that the coup-stricken countries of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are swiftly abandoning the body without adhering to its exit regulations. The ECOWAS bloc refuted claims made by the juntas of the participating countries that their unprecedented decision …

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After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — The coup-hit nations of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are in haste to quit West Africa’s regional bloc without following its rules of exit, the body said Thursday as its ministers met to deliberate on growing division and political tension in the region. At the ministerial meeting in the Nigerian capital of Abuja, the bloc known as …

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After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After coups, West African nations hurry to leave the regional bloc that opposed military takeovers

The Independent  

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In coup-hit West Africa, regional leaders recognize Niger’s junta but seek fast return to democracy
1 year ago

In coup-hit West Africa, regional leaders recognize Niger’s junta but seek fast return to democracy

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — West African heads of state on Sunday officially recognized the junta in power in Niger, but said their sanctions to reverse the July coup in the country would remain even as they initiate steps for a “short” period of transition to civilian rule. A team of heads of state would engage with the junta “to agree on …

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Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave
1 year, 3 months ago

Niger’s junta invites Mali and Burkina Faso to aid its defense, asks the French ambassador to leave

Associated Press  

ABUJA, Nigeria — Niger’s junta authorized troops from neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso to come to its defense and asked the French ambassador to leave the country Friday, raising the stakes in a standoff with other West African nations who are threatening force to reinstate Niger’s democratically elected president. Gen. Abdrahmane Tchiani, signed two executive orders authorizing the “security forces …

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Over 1,800 ‘terrorist attacks’ in West Africa in 2023: ECOWAS
1 year, 4 months ago

Over 1,800 ‘terrorist attacks’ in West Africa in 2023: ECOWAS

Al Jazeera  

The West African bloc is set to discuss strengthening a regional standby force to tackle insecurity and threats of coups. Omar Touray told the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday that half a million people in the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States are refugees and nearly 6.2 million are internally displaced. “The reversal of democratic gains runs parallel …

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West Africa recorded over 1,800 terrorist attack in first six months of 2023, regional official says
1 year, 4 months ago

West Africa recorded over 1,800 terrorist attack in first six months of 2023, regional official says

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — West Africa recorded over 1,800 terrorist attacks in the first six months of the year resulting in nearly 4,600 deaths with dire humanitarian consequences, and a top regional official said Tuesday that’s just “a snippet of the horrendous impact of insecurity.” Omar Touray told the U.N. Security Council that half a million people in the 15-nation Economic …

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West African leaders agree to create regional force to intervene against jihadism, coups
2 years ago

West African leaders agree to create regional force to intervene against jihadism, coups

Firstpost  

National armies, largely powerless against the jihadist forces operating across borders, have been cooperating with external actors such as the UN, France and Russia Abuja, Nigeria: West African leaders agreed on Sunday to create a regional force to intervene against jihadism and in the event of coups, a senior official said. Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States …

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We asked 5 students: What inspired you to become a gun control activist?
2 years, 5 months ago

We asked 5 students: What inspired you to become a gun control activist?

NPR  

We asked 5 students: What inspired you to become a gun control activist? Enlarge this image toggle caption March For Our Lives Sean Sugai Prolific Films March For Our Lives Sean Sugai Prolific Films President Joe Biden signed the first major gun reform legislation in decades on Saturday. "They speak about how back in Texas, a lot of people don't …

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Oxford student seeks gun reform: ‘We deserve to feel safe’
2 years, 9 months ago

Oxford student seeks gun reform: ‘We deserve to feel safe’

Associated Press  

LANSING, Mich. — Zoe Touray called for gun reform and school mental health services alongside others Wednesday on the Michigan Capitol steps as she shared her experience at Oxford High School the day of the shooting last November that killed four of her classmates. Members from March for Our Lives, a youth-led gun violence prevention organization and other stakeholders in …

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