Category: Alliance of Sahel States
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🇲🇱 Mali: Assimi Goita could soon be president until 2030 – without an election
Assimi Goita has been president of the transitional government since 28 May 2021. But now, he is likely to continue in this role until at least 2030 – without ever having been elected by the Malian population. Having come to power following two military coups in 2020 and 2021, Goita received political backing from key…
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🇧🇼🇸🇱🇬🇭 Voices of Today: Young African Leaders Reshape Democracy Amid Political Shifts
Across the African continent, a quiet revolution is underway — not one of tanks and barricades, but of ballots, bold ideas, and brave young people stepping into the political arena. Voices of Today, a groundbreaking documentary series by The African Project (TAP), shines a spotlight on the young leaders who are redefining governance and democracy…
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🇧🇫 Inside Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s Elite Security Detail
Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the transitional leader of Burkina Faso, has gained global attention not only for his revolutionary leadership and strong Pan-African stance but also for the formidable security detail that surrounds him. His protection team is no ordinary presidential guard — it’s a meticulously crafted unit, deeply rooted in discipline, loyalty, and elite training.…
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Kehinde Wiley Redefines African Leadership in ‘A Maze of Power’
American artist Kehinde Wiley unveiled a series of large-format portraits of African leaders in Morocco earlier this month, building on his now famous 2018 portrait of former U.S. President Barack Obama sitting casually amid a wild cascade of leaves and flowers. His exhibition, entitled “A Maze of Power,” opened at the Mohammed VI Museum of…
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Thousands of people rallied in Burkina Faso’s capital, Ougadougou, on Wednesday in support of transitional President Captain Ibrahim Traoré.
With placards in hand and whistles blowing, they were angry over remarks made by the head of United States’ military in Africa, General Michaël Langley. Earlier this month, he accused Traoré of using the country’s mining resources to benefit the junta instead of the people. Burkinabé musician, Ocibi Joan, who came to the protest said…
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Algeria expels over 1,800 migrants to Niger in mass deportation
Algerian authorities rounded up more than 1,800 migrants and left them at the Nigerien border in a record expulsion earlier this month, a Niger-based migrant rights group said Thursday. Alarmphone Sahara, which monitors migration across the region, said the migrants were bused to a remote desert area known as “Point Zero” after being apprehended in…
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Assassination Attempt on Ibrahim Traoré Thwarted: Foreign Nationals and Explosives Plot Uncovered in Burkina Faso
On April 6, 2025, Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, survived a significant assassination attempt, marking the 18th such incident since he assumed power in 2022. The plot, involving both military personnel and civilians, was thwarted by Traoré’s close protection team before it could be executed citeturn0search9. Arrests and Foreign Involvement In the aftermath,…
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Burkina Faso’s President Ibrahim Traoré Rejects Saudi Offer to Build 200 Mosques, Prioritizes Schools and Jobs Instead
In a recent development, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has declined an offer from Saudi Arabia to construct 200 mosques in the country. Instead, he has urged the kingdom to invest in essential infrastructure projects that would directly benefit the Burkinabè people, such as schools, hospitals, and job-creating businesses. President Traoré emphasized that Burkina…
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Ditch foreign aid or remain trapped — Okonjo-Iweala warns African leaders
The Director-General, World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on African leaders to stop relying on foreign aids and focus on mobilising domestic resources to attract investments and drive economic growth. Okonjo-Iweala emphasised that African leaders need a mindset shift, saying the continent is blessed with vast untapped financial and natural resources that…
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DGSE Bank Formation: A Game Changer for Sahel States and West Africa’s Banking Industry
Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have recently announced the formation of a common bank, marking a significant development in the financial landscape of the Sahel region. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic ties and enhance financial autonomy among these nations. Implications for West Africa The establishment of this joint bank…
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