West Africa

Russian group Wagner provides new security items to Malian army

Wagner provides new security items to Malian army

Malian military leaders received new military equipment from Moscow, Defense Minister Sadio Camara announced on Tuesday during a ceremony in Bamako, in the presence of some Russian diplomats. Mali’s defense minister said L39 and Sukhoi 25 fighter jets and Mi 24P attack helicopters had been supplied. The terms of purchase …

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Ghana: President Akufo-Addo denies endorsing Nigeria’s Peter Obi

Ghana: President Akufo-Addo denies endorsing Nigeria's Peter Obi

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has denied endorsing the presidential bid of Nigerian politician Peter Obi, following claims on social media in the two West African nations. President Akufo-Addo termed the claims “completely false and mischievous”. “Ghana and Nigeria boast of decades of cordial, strong and brotherly relations, and I am …

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