Spanish Archaeologist Rescued from Mali by Tuareg Fighters
Spanish archaeologist Joaquín Navarro, kidnapped in southern Algeria on January 14th, was rescued from northern Mali by Tuareg fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) who negotiated his release after preventing his sale to terrorists affiliated with ISIS; the FLA delivered Navarro to Algeria...
Spanish Archaeologist Rescued from Mali by Tuareg Fighters
Spanish archaeologist Joaquín Navarro, kidnapped in southern Algeria on January 14th, was rescued from northern Mali by Tuareg fighters from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) who negotiated his release after preventing his sale to terrorists affiliated with ISIS; the FLA delivered Navarro to Algeria...
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52% 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
Malian Parties Demand Clear Electoral Roadmap Amidst Political Uncertainty
Malian political parties, in a March 31st declaration, voiced concerns over the ongoing political uncertainty, demanding inclusive dialogue with the transitional authorities to establish a clear timeline for the return to constitutional order by the first quarter of 2025, encompassing electoral cale...
Malian Parties Demand Clear Electoral Roadmap Amidst Political Uncertainty
Malian political parties, in a March 31st declaration, voiced concerns over the ongoing political uncertainty, demanding inclusive dialogue with the transitional authorities to establish a clear timeline for the return to constitutional order by the first quarter of 2025, encompassing electoral cale...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Hostage Released by Malian Separatist Group
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced the release of a Spanish citizen kidnapped on July 15th in southern Algeria and taken to northern Mali; the man, identified as Navarro Giane Gilbert, is expected to be handed over to Algerian authorities shortly.
Spanish Hostage Released by Malian Separatist Group
The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) announced the release of a Spanish citizen kidnapped on July 15th in southern Algeria and taken to northern Mali; the man, identified as Navarro Giane Gilbert, is expected to be handed over to Algerian authorities shortly.
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40% Bias Score
Spanish Hostage Freed by Malian Rebels After Algeria Kidnapping
A Spanish man kidnapped in southern Algeria on January 17th was freed by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Mali on January 22nd and will be returned to Algerian authorities; the FLA claims a "transnational mafia" was responsible for the abduction.
Spanish Hostage Freed by Malian Rebels After Algeria Kidnapping
A Spanish man kidnapped in southern Algeria on January 17th was freed by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in Mali on January 22nd and will be returned to Algerian authorities; the FLA claims a "transnational mafia" was responsible for the abduction.
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40% 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
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
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
FLA Frees Spanish Hostage Kidnapped in Algeria
A Spanish citizen kidnapped in southern Algeria was freed on Monday by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in northern Mali after being moved there by his captors; the FLA acted to prevent the captors from selling him to ISIS for a ransom between 150,000 and 380,000 euros.
FLA Frees Spanish Hostage Kidnapped in Algeria
A Spanish citizen kidnapped in southern Algeria was freed on Monday by the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) in northern Mali after being moved there by his captors; the FLA acted to prevent the captors from selling him to ISIS for a ransom between 150,000 and 380,000 euros.
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44% Bias Score
Diverse Development Initiatives Across Africa
The Nigerien FSSP raised over $38 million; Madagascar signed a €1 billion EU development agreement; Senegal launched a public sector modernization conference; UN and Libyan officials discussed elections; and Mali announced plans for a modern weapons factory.
Diverse Development Initiatives Across Africa
The Nigerien FSSP raised over $38 million; Madagascar signed a €1 billion EU development agreement; Senegal launched a public sector modernization conference; UN and Libyan officials discussed elections; and Mali announced plans for a modern weapons factory.
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28% Bias Score
Ghana and Mali Strengthen Ties to Counter Jihadist Threat
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga met in Accra on January 16th to discuss strengthening bilateral ties to counter the growing jihadist threat and instability in West Africa, with discussions including increased security cooperation and support for Mali'...
Ghana and Mali Strengthen Ties to Counter Jihadist Threat
Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama and Malian Prime Minister Abdoulaye Maïga met in Accra on January 16th to discuss strengthening bilateral ties to counter the growing jihadist threat and instability in West Africa, with discussions including increased security cooperation and support for Mali'...
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32% Bias Score