Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger juntas confirm plan to form new tri-state confederation

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have confirmed their commitment to form a confederation following their ‘exit’ from the regional bloc ECOWAS and called to “urgently” draft provisions ensuring the free movement of people and goods between the three West African countries. A trilateral meeting of ministerial delegations on 15 February also recommended expanding the Alliance […]

Nigeria election: leading presidential candidate Peter Obi still faces many challenges

With elections in Nigeria are just days away, the country’s politics might be on the verge of total upheaval with Peter Obi, a wealthy businessman, leading most election polls and threatening to reshape the established political order. The more established candidates Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples’ Democratic Party, and Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives […]

Somalia, Turkey leaders reaffirm strategic partnership, bolstering Ankara’s foothold in Horn of Africa

Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met in Ankara this week to reaffirm their countries’ strategic partnership, focusing on enhanced security cooperation and deepening economic ties. The leaders discussed a range of initiatives aimed at bolstering infrastructure, trade, and humanitarian aid, emphasizing Turkey’s role as a critical partner in […]