Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them

The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
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Further Crackdowns By Military Juntas

Sahel Leaders Solidify Hold on Power; Warring Forces Attack CiviliansLeaders in several West African countries increased crackdowns on freedoms as they strengthened their hold on power in 2025, Human ...
Vanguard

West Africa inaugurates roadmap to ensure access to Lassa fever vaccines

West African countries have taken a major step toward strengthening regional epidemic preparedness by inaugurating the first ...
Stars and Stripes

US-led exercise in West Africa aims to help thwart growing sophistication of maritime crime

PRAIA, Cabo Verde — West African countries are adapting their interdiction strategies as drug traffickers and other criminals turn to sophisticated technology to evade detection, U.S. officials said ...

From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars

Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.
The Nation Newspaper

Top 19 most powerful countries in Africa

Senegal Senegal is the westernmost country in the mainland of the old world . Culturally influential (Music and Arts), they’re politically stable and a respected voice in west Africa diplomacy. The ...
The Africa Report

Which African countries are tomorrow’s mining leaders?

In this second edition of our exclusive 25 Top Mining Destinations ranking, Southern Africa and Morocco dominate the top ...
WRAL

Why some African countries are prone to military takeovers

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — It had become a familiar scene in West Africa. A group of soldiers appeared on state television in Benin on Sunday to claim they had seized power. A few hours later, the ...