Civic spaces are shrinking under Goita’s rule, democracy activists say, as the military suspends ‘political activity’.
Decree signed by General Goita suspends activities ‘until further notice’, citing ‘reasons of public order’.
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger recall ambassadors to Algeria amid deteriorating relations and shooting down of Mali drone.
Bagayoko part of blind duo Amadou and Mariam, was among Africa’s best-selling and beloved music industry performers.
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Conflict monitors say Wagner fighters have intensified combat and widened their operation areas since 2023.
Al Jazeera finds that nonexistent writers are spreading anti-France sentiment across West and Central Africa.
The Tuareg independence movement blamed soldiers and Russian mercenaries for the killing of civilians.
Trailblazer of African cinema was the winner of the jury’s prize at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival for his film, Yeelen.
ECOWAS has become a target for military governments that have taken over Burkina, Mali and Niger.
Strained relations between Abuja and Niamey have disrupted joint military patrols and allowed the armed group to expand.
Spain received 63,970 people who arrived through irregular routes last year, including 46,843 in the Canary Islands.
The makeshift boat was carrying about 80 people when it capsized on December 19, Malian authorities said.
Mali is right to demand a greater share of revenues from mining. This is not economic malpractice. It is sovereignty.
The Economic Community of West African States hopes to use this time to convince the three nations to stay in the bloc.
