Africa Matters

Economic and Diplomatic Shifts as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Move Away from ECOWAS

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Junta Leaders in West Africa Grow Less Isolated Just 18 months ago, West African leaders were contemplating military action to prevent Niger from falling under the influence of a junta following a coup. Fast forward to today, and some of these same nations are beginning to embrace Niger and its junta-led allies, Mali and…

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88-year-old Australian doctor freed 7 years after kidnapping by Islamic extremists in West Africa

An 88-year-old Australian doctor held captive by Islamic extremists in West Africa for more than seven years has been freed CANBERRA, Australia — An 88-year-old Australian doctor held captive by Islamic extremists in West Africa for more than seven years has been freed and has returned to Australia. Ken Elliott was safe and well and was reunited with his…

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