Senegal navy intercepts 201 migrants off coast
Authorities in Senegal stopped a group of 201 migrants in a recent operation as the Atlantic route remains the most dangerous path to Europe.
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West Africa
Mali’s council approves bill granting Goita renewable five-year term
A new bill passed by Mali’s transitional council enables Assimi Goita to remain in power for renewable five-year terms beginning in 2025.
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Senegal raises 2025 budget deficit forecast amid fiscal strain
Senegal has raised its 2025 budget deficit forecast to 7.82% of GDP due to lower revenue expectations and revised GDP figures, amid ongoing fiscal pressure.
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Sierra Leone’s leader takes helm of ECOWAS amid rising instability
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio was elected ECOWAS chair as leaders met to tackle rising violence and instability in the region
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Militants overrun Mali base, kill dozens of soldiers: sources
“Many men fought, some until their last breath, to defend the Malian nation,” the army said, without disclosing casualties
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Guinea-Bissau coastguard stops 55 migrants headed for Spain
Guinea-Bissau officials are tracking down organisers after stopping 55 migrants heading to Spain through the Atlantic Ocean route.
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Ecowas advances regional force to fight Sahel insurgents
As extremist violence surges in West Africa, Ecowas accelerates plans for a regional anti-terror force despite tensions with breakaway Sahel nations.
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WFP: Food crisis deepens in West, Central Africa
Conflict and extreme weather are driving 52 million people into hunger across West and Central Africa, with thousands facing emergency or catastrophic levels.
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Military suspends political party actions in Mali to maintain peace
Mali suspends political activities indefinitely to maintain public order amid growing unrest and protests against military rule.
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Gnassingbe to lead Togo’s reformed government
Faure Gnassingbe will take office under Togo’s new system despite opposition criticism over constitutional reform.
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