R ecently updated travel advisories urge Americans to take extra precautions or avoid travel altogether. Colombia in South ...

The Central Bank of Nigeria has not announced new cash denominations of 5,000 ($3.12) and 10,000 ($6.25) naira, contrary to ...

The military government of Burkina Faso says it foiled a "major plot" to overthrow Ibrahim Traoré, junta leader, last week.

Burkina Faso’s government foiled a coup plot targeting Captain Ibrahim Traoré, involving soldiers and terrorist groups aiming ...

Burkina Faso’s military govt says it has foiled a “coup plot” to overthrow Ibrahim Traoré, junta leader, accusing soldiers of ...

The Economic Community of West African states (Ecowas) is set to mark 50 years in May 2025. It was established in 1975 by 16 member states. Though seven of the founding leaders had ascended to power ...

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has advised Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to reconsider their decision ...

President John Mahama says the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West Africa States ...

Since its founding in 1975, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been a cornerstone of regional ...

PREMIUM TIMES reports that the three junta-led countries made their official exit from ECOWAS earlier in the year.

President John Mahama has called for renewed diplomatic engagement with the Alliance of Sahel States, following the ...

But his spirit lives on in Burkina Faso’s latest military ruler, Ibrahim Traoré, an army captain who took power in a coup in ...