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Ghana Seeks to Mediate Between Sahel Alliance and ECOWAS
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama concluded a tour of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso on March 10, aiming to mediate between the Sahel Alliance (AES) and ECOWAS, focusing on security cooperation and economic benefits through Ghana's port access, following the AES's January exit from ECOWAS.
Ghana Seeks to Mediate Between Sahel Alliance and ECOWAS
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama concluded a tour of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso on March 10, aiming to mediate between the Sahel Alliance (AES) and ECOWAS, focusing on security cooperation and economic benefits through Ghana's port access, following the AES's January exit from ECOWAS.
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36% Bias Score
Kouyaté's "Katanga" Wins Top Fespaco Prize
Burkinabe filmmaker Dani Kouyaté won the Étalon d'or de Yennega award at the 2025 Fespaco film festival for his film "Katanga, la danse des scorpions," a black and white adaptation of Macbeth, costing one million euros, marking Burkina Faso's third win since 1997.
Kouyaté's "Katanga" Wins Top Fespaco Prize
Burkinabe filmmaker Dani Kouyaté won the Étalon d'or de Yennega award at the 2025 Fespaco film festival for his film "Katanga, la danse des scorpions," a black and white adaptation of Macbeth, costing one million euros, marking Burkina Faso's third win since 1997.
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24% Bias Score
Ghanian Fighters in Burkina Faso Conflict: Mixed Motivations and Regional Instability
Three Ghanian men admitted to the BBC fighting alongside Islamist insurgents and the Burkina Faso army since 2018, citing mixed motivations including family ties, religious zeal, and financial gain from stolen livestock sold across the porous border; one admitted to attacking civilians supporting th...
Ghanian Fighters in Burkina Faso Conflict: Mixed Motivations and Regional Instability
Three Ghanian men admitted to the BBC fighting alongside Islamist insurgents and the Burkina Faso army since 2018, citing mixed motivations including family ties, religious zeal, and financial gain from stolen livestock sold across the porous border; one admitted to attacking civilians supporting th...
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44% Bias Score
Ghana's Growing Jihadist Recruitment Risk
Despite bordering terrorism-plagued Burkina Faso, Ghana faces a growing threat of its citizens being recruited by jihadist groups due to poverty, marginalization, and ethnic conflicts, prompting the government to prioritize conflict resolution and strengthen regional alliances.
Ghana's Growing Jihadist Recruitment Risk
Despite bordering terrorism-plagued Burkina Faso, Ghana faces a growing threat of its citizens being recruited by jihadist groups due to poverty, marginalization, and ethnic conflicts, prompting the government to prioritize conflict resolution and strengthen regional alliances.
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40% 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
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
Ivory Coast and Ghana Urge Sahel Countries to Rejoin ECOWAS
The presidents of Ivory Coast and Ghana called on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin ECOWAS after their January 2025 departure, citing concerns about regional security and the need for democratic transition in the Sahel region.
Ivory Coast and Ghana Urge Sahel Countries to Rejoin ECOWAS
The presidents of Ivory Coast and Ghana called on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to rejoin ECOWAS after their January 2025 departure, citing concerns about regional security and the need for democratic transition in the Sahel region.
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40% Bias Score
Kéré Designs Sankara Mausoleum in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's first national hero, Thomas Sankara, will have a mausoleum designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré, who is using traditional earth-based building techniques and local labor in Ouagadougou to create a sustainable and community-focused memorial.
Kéré Designs Sankara Mausoleum in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso's first national hero, Thomas Sankara, will have a mausoleum designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré, who is using traditional earth-based building techniques and local labor in Ouagadougou to create a sustainable and community-focused memorial.
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28% Bias Score
Ghana Faces Growing Threat of Jihadist Recruitment Amidst Socioeconomic Challenges
Despite bordering Burkina Faso's jihadist-affected regions, Ghana faces a growing threat of extremist recruitment driven by poverty, marginalization, and weak border security, with analysts highlighting the nearly one million people in multidimensional poverty in Northern Ghana in 2024 and the explo...
Ghana Faces Growing Threat of Jihadist Recruitment Amidst Socioeconomic Challenges
Despite bordering Burkina Faso's jihadist-affected regions, Ghana faces a growing threat of extremist recruitment driven by poverty, marginalization, and weak border security, with analysts highlighting the nearly one million people in multidimensional poverty in Northern Ghana in 2024 and the explo...
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48% Bias Score
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
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
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