Algeria Recalls Ambassadors from AES Countries Amid Rising Tensions with Mali – West African Voice Network

Algeria has recalled its ambassadors from AES countries; Mali and Niger, and suspended the appointment of a new envoy to Burkina Faso, following a rapid fallout with Mali over the destruction of a drone. The crisis began when Algerian forces intercepted and destroyed a Malian drone that reportedly entered Algerian airspace near the border on…

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Mali-Algeria Tensions Escalate After Drone Incident – West African Voice Network

Diplomatic tensions have escalated between Mali and Algeria following the destruction of a Malian drone near the border town of Tinzouatène in the Kidal region. The incident, which occurred overnight from March 31 to April 1, 2025, was condemned by Mali’s transitional government as “blatant aggression.” Malian officials claim the drone, designated TZ-98D, was brought…

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Ghana to Engage U.S. Over New 10% Universal Import Tariff – West African Voice Network

The Government of Ghana is set to hold high-level talks with the United States today, following Washington’s recent imposition of a 10% universal tariff on all imported goods. The measure, which has raised concerns globally, is expected to have significant implications for trade flows and investor confidence between the two nations. A joint delegation comprising…

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AU Proposes Togo’s President to Mediate DRC-Rwanda Conflict – West African Voice Network

The African Union (AU) has proposed Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé as the new mediator in the ongoing conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, following a request by Angolan President João Lourenço to step down from the role. The announcement came during a virtual AU Assembly meeting chaired by Lourenço, who cited…

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