Ecowas11 Aug 2024Was Ukraine’s role in big Wagner defeat an own goal in Africa?Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.11 Aug 2024World26 Jul 2024How has Niger changed since the coup?A year on since the military took power in Niger, the BBC looks at the changes the junta has overseen. 26 Jul 2024Africa8 Jul 2024West African bloc risks 'disintegration' if juntas quitThe military leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso say they are leaving Ecowas and forming a new alliance.8 Jul 2024Africa10 Feb 2024Why West Africa's united front is in tattersCoups and broken promises test the cohesion of West Africa's regional bloc to breaking point.10 Feb 2024Africa30 Jan 2024Nigeria rebukes states for quitting regional blocIt accuses the military rulers of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger of not acting in good faith.30 Jan 2024Africa28 Jan 2024Military-led West African states leave EcowasThe three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.28 Jan 2024Africa11 Dec 2023Niger junta rejects deal to free ousted presidentRegional bloc Ecowas says it will maintain sanctions on Niger after military leaders refused their offer.11 Dec 2023Africa26 Oct 2023Ecowas sanctions on Niger are 'unjust and inhumane'Niger's PM says that Ecowas sanctions, including cutting off electricity supply, medicines and food, after a military coup are injustice unlike any other.26 Oct 2023Africa25 Aug 2023Niger junta gives French envoy 48 hours to leaveFrance says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly.25 Aug 2023Africa
