Benin President Patrice Talon Claims to Defeat Coup d’Etat One Week After Government of Guinea-Bissau Falls
The Interior Ministry of Benin announced on Sunday that an attempted military coup against President Patrice Talon had been thwarted.
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Dramatic Coup d’Etat Sweeps Guinea-Bissau
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Friday suspended the nation of Guinea-Bissau from all decision-making roles after its civilian government was overthrown in a coup.
China Defends Nigeria, Claims Trump Using Slaughter of Christians as ‘Excuse to Interfere’
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning expressed support for the government of Nigeria on Tuesday, and claimed President Donald Trump was only interested in the slaughter of Christians as an “excuse” to interfere in Nigerian politics.
West African Juntas Build Joint Anti-Jihadi Force Following Decline in U.S. Influence
The military juntas ruling Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali announced on Tuesday they will deploy a joint task force of 5,000 troops to fight terrorism and organized crime in the Sahel region.
China Buys into Niger Junta to Secure Oil Supply
China’s state-owned oil company CNPC, the China National Petroleum Corporation, has signed a $400 million deal with the military junta that controls Niger, providing a much-needed infusion of cash after the coup damaged relations with Niger’s previous big oil customers, the United States and France.
Vladimir Putin Embraces Mali Coup Regime, Offering ‘Free’ Wheat and Counter-Terrorism Aid
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Assimi Goita, the interim president of Mali, to talk about building a closer relationship.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for Deadly Ambush on Niger Military Convoy
The Islamic State claimed responsibility for a deadly ambush on a military convoy in Niger, in which 23 soldiers were killed and 17 wounded.
West Africa Drops Sanctions Against Niger, Ceding to Coup Regime
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced it will lift sanctions against the Niger junta.
Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso Quit Economic Community of West African States
The military juntas ruling the nations of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso issued a joint statement on Sunday announcing their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
West African Coup Regimes Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso Create Defense Alliance
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso signed a mutual defense agreement called the “Alliance of Sahel States” on Saturday, committing all three juntas to defend each other if any of them is attacked. The pact also requires each country to help suppress armed uprisings in the others.
Niger Junta Accuses France of Positioning Troops for Invasion
The military government of Niger on Sunday claimed France is positioning troops in surrounding countries and preparing an invasion to reverse the coup that forced President Mohamed Bazoum out of power in July.
Massive Protests in Niger Demand French Troops Withdraw After Coup
A massive protest on Saturday in Niger’s capital city of Niamey drew tens of thousands of angry demonstrators who demanded France withdraw all of its forces immediately. France has been critical of the July 26 coup, but the public has demonstrated a great deal of support for the junta, and attitudes towards France soured even before the civilian government was overthrown.
Burkina Faso President ‘Resigns’ in Pro-Russia Coup, Second This Year
Burkina Faso President Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba resigned on Sunday, wiping out the government of the West African nation in the second coup of the year and bringing it closer to Russia’s dangerous orbit.
Two Muslim-Majority African Nations to Dispatch Ambassadors to Israel for First Time
The Algemeiner reports: JNS.org – Senegal and Guinea, two Muslim-majority West African nations, will be sending their first-ever full-time ambassadors to Israel this week. Ambs. Talla Fall of Senegal and Amara Camara of Guinea are scheduled to present their credentials to Israeli
Netanyahu to Attend West African Summit to Expand Support for Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed Israel Saturday night to take part in a summit of West African nations in Liberia’s capital of Monrovia, saying that he would use the trip to try and garner their support for Israel at the UN and other international forums.
World View: Senegal’s Troops Enter The Gambia to Force the Ruler to Step Down
Contents: Senegal’s troops enter The Gambia to force the ruler to step down; Why you have to say ‘The Gambia’, rather than just ‘Gambia’
World View: The Gambia’s President Prepares for War with Senegal on January 19
Contents: The Gambia’s president prepares for war with Senegal on January 19; Congo’s president Joseph Kabila refuses to step down after losing election
