Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...

With France fast losing its influence in west Africa's Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum?The Sahel region covers 10 countries: Burkina Faso, Cameroon, ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant ... After leaving ECOWAS, Niger, Mali ...

including free movement within the region with an ECOWAS passport. Widely seen as West Africa’s top political and regional authority, the 15-nation ECOWAS was formed in 1975 to “promote economic ...

READ MORE: ECOWAS extends grace in hope of keeping Sahel states ECOWAS denies the allegations and has attempted to persuade Bamako, Niamey, and Ouagadougou to rethink their decision, warning that ...

They will also introduce a shared passport system to allow free movement between their ... the security crisis in the Sahel, particularly in francophone West Africa, played a major role in the ...

With terrorists' attacks still on the rise, across and around the Sahel ... based in the West Darfur, Southern Kordofan, and Blue Nile region, is part of the pro-democracy movement that led ...

The Sahel countries announced their exit plans ... The three nations have also introduced a shared passport system to "allow free movement between their territories". Ecowas has, however, urged ...

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso were to officially quit the West ... of Sahel States (AES), announcing plans to create a joint military force of 5,000 troops to fight terrorism. They will also introduce ...

They will also introduce a shared passport system to allow free movement between their territories ... Amewunou said the security crisis in the Sahel, particularly in francophone West Africa, played a ...

The Economic Community of West African STATES, ECOWAS has officially confirmed ... Citizens of the three affected countries will also continue to enjoy the right to visa-free movement, residence, and ...

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