Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced a 0.5% levy on imported goods to finance their newly formed three-state union, following their withdrawal from ECOWAS. The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), initially a security pact in 2023, has since evolved into an economic and military alliance. The levy, agreed on Friday, takes immediate effect and…
Niger has announced its withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional military coalition fighting armed groups in the Lake Chad region, as the government shifts focus to protecting key oil infrastructure within its borders. The MNJTF, which includes troops from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger, was established in 2015 to combat Boko…
Burkina Faso’s transitional president has granted amnesty to over twenty soldiers convicted or prosecuted in connection with the September 15-16, 2015 events. A decree issued on March 24, 2025, states that the pardon extends to disciplinary sanctions, but those reinstated in the military will not be entitled to career reconstruction or compensation. The decision follows…
The Togolese National Assembly has adopted a new intelligence bill aimed at consolidating national sovereignty, protecting vital state interests, and ensuring citizen security, while upholding fundamental rights. Approved on Friday, the bill provides legal tools to help Togo counter growing security threats, including terrorism and cyberattacks. Authorities emphasize that the law strikes a balance between…
Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has expressed disappointment after a letter from Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was leaked on social media before reaching his desk. The President’s concerns were outlined in an official statement signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President. The letter, dated March 27, 2025, was widely circulated online before the President had…
