Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military juntas. Negotiations failed to change their minds.

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The three junta-led West African nations, who have come together to form the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS) after their coups, formally left the Economic Community of West African States, after a year of diplomatic moves to avert their withdrawal.

Recent coups in Africa highlight the continent’s democratic fragility. In countries such as Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea, military leaders have taken power, justifying their actions by pointing to their predecessors’ corruption and economic mismanagement.

A prosecutor appointed by the military junta of Guinea announced the initiation ... A court in Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso, sentenced former President Blaise Campaore to life in ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has decided to still recognise Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger despite the withdrawal of the three countries from the West African regional body which took effect today (Thursday, January 29, 2025).

Ghanaian tactician, James Kwesi Appiah and his Sudan side will face a tough test at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament .

Host nation Morocco have been drawn alongside Mali, Zambia and Comoros in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). It was confirmed in June that the next edition of AFCON will take place between December 21,

The draw for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has been held. The event was held at the Theatre Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. Helped by former African stars like Nigeria’s Joseph Yobo and La Cote d’Ivoire’s Serge Aurier,

Sudan head coach Kwasi Appiah says his team is not afraid of any opponent following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) draw, which sees his Sudan in Group E alongside Algeria, Burkina Faso, and Equatorial Guinea.

The draw for the Africa Cup of Nations is complete, with defending champions Ivory Coast facing rivals Cameroon in Group F

Sudan head coach, Kwesi Appiah remains confident in his side making an impact at the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament .