Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Exit ECOWAS
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, after a year-long process following their 2024 announcement, citing unmet security and development needs as reasons for their departure.
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso Exit ECOWAS
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, after a year-long process following their 2024 announcement, citing unmet security and development needs as reasons for their departure.
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44% Bias Score
Three West African Nations Exit ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, following political disputes and sanctions after military coups, creating a new Sahel Alliance of States (AES) and launching a new passport.
Three West African Nations Exit ECOWAS
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, 2025, following political disputes and sanctions after military coups, creating a new Sahel Alliance of States (AES) and launching a new passport.
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40% Bias Score
Sahel States Leave ECOWAS Amidst Tensions
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, reducing the bloc's size and population significantly; the move follows coups in these nations and sanctions imposed by ECOWAS, amidst accusations of insufficient representatio...
Sahel States Leave ECOWAS Amidst Tensions
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, reducing the bloc's size and population significantly; the move follows coups in these nations and sanctions imposed by ECOWAS, amidst accusations of insufficient representatio...
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36% Bias Score
International Lawyers Denounce Arbitrary Detention of Burkinabe Lawyer
A group of 15 international lawyers denounced the arbitrary detention of Burkinabe lawyer Guy Hervé Kam, imprisoned for almost a year for alleged participation in a plot against the military regime led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, highlighting a pattern of repression against political opponents.
International Lawyers Denounce Arbitrary Detention of Burkinabe Lawyer
A group of 15 international lawyers denounced the arbitrary detention of Burkinabe lawyer Guy Hervé Kam, imprisoned for almost a year for alleged participation in a plot against the military regime led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, highlighting a pattern of repression against political opponents.
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40% Bias Score
Burkina Faso's Displacement Crisis: A Contradiction of Security Narrative
Over 2.1 million people are displaced in Burkina Faso due to extremist violence and government actions, seeking refuge in Ouagadougou where they face discrimination and lack of aid, contradicting the government's narrative of improving security.
Burkina Faso's Displacement Crisis: A Contradiction of Security Narrative
Over 2.1 million people are displaced in Burkina Faso due to extremist violence and government actions, seeking refuge in Ouagadougou where they face discrimination and lack of aid, contradicting the government's narrative of improving security.
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60% Bias Score
Burkina Faso's Education Crisis: Islamist Militants Force School Closures
Jihadist violence in Burkina Faso has forced the closure of thousands of schools, impacting millions and creating the world's most neglected displacement crisis; despite the risks, many teachers, like one who was held captive by militants, continue teaching.
Burkina Faso's Education Crisis: Islamist Militants Force School Closures
Jihadist violence in Burkina Faso has forced the closure of thousands of schools, impacting millions and creating the world's most neglected displacement crisis; despite the risks, many teachers, like one who was held captive by militants, continue teaching.
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44% Bias Score
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Leave ECOWAS
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions stemming from military coups in each nation. This decision comes despite ECOWAS offering to keep its doors open.
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Leave ECOWAS
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions stemming from military coups in each nation. This decision comes despite ECOWAS offering to keep its doors open.
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36% Bias Score
Three Sahel Nations Leave ECOWAS After Military Coups
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, after military coups and sanctions, officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29th, 2024, impacting 73 million people and a significant portion of ECOWAS's territory, despite rich natural resources and ancient trade routes.
Three Sahel Nations Leave ECOWAS After Military Coups
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, after military coups and sanctions, officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29th, 2024, impacting 73 million people and a significant portion of ECOWAS's territory, despite rich natural resources and ancient trade routes.
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36% Bias Score
Burkina Faso: Captain Traore Seizes Power in Second Coup of 2022
On September 30, 2022, Captain Ibrahim Traore, a 34-year-old army captain, led a coup in Burkina Faso, overthrowing Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba, the leader of a previous coup in January 2022, amid rising insurgent violence and public dissatisfaction with the government's response. This is t...
Burkina Faso: Captain Traore Seizes Power in Second Coup of 2022
On September 30, 2022, Captain Ibrahim Traore, a 34-year-old army captain, led a coup in Burkina Faso, overthrowing Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba, the leader of a previous coup in January 2022, amid rising insurgent violence and public dissatisfaction with the government's response. This is t...
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40% Bias Score
Release of French Agents from Burkina Faso After Moroccan Mediation
Four French intelligence agents, detained in Burkina Faso since November 29, 2023, were released on December 18, 2024, following successful Moroccan mediation, signifying a potential thaw in Franco-Burkinabe relations.
Release of French Agents from Burkina Faso After Moroccan Mediation
Four French intelligence agents, detained in Burkina Faso since November 29, 2023, were released on December 18, 2024, following successful Moroccan mediation, signifying a potential thaw in Franco-Burkinabe relations.
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40% Bias Score
Russia's Syrian Base Loss Threatens African Influence
The potential loss of Russia's military bases in Syria due to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime could severely impact its influence in Africa, forcing a shift in operations to Libya, which presents significant logistical challenges.
Russia's Syrian Base Loss Threatens African Influence
The potential loss of Russia's military bases in Syria due to the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime could severely impact its influence in Africa, forcing a shift in operations to Libya, which presents significant logistical challenges.
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56% Bias Score
Burkina Faso's Displacement Crisis: A Contradiction of Government Claims
Over 2.5 million people are displaced in Burkina Faso due to extremist violence, contradicting the government's claims of improved security; many in Ouagadougou face discrimination and lack support, while the government restricts international aid and suppresses dissent.
Burkina Faso's Displacement Crisis: A Contradiction of Government Claims
Over 2.5 million people are displaced in Burkina Faso due to extremist violence, contradicting the government's claims of improved security; many in Ouagadougou face discrimination and lack support, while the government restricts international aid and suppresses dissent.
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48% Bias Score