Ghanaian president Nana Akufo Addo has warned that West Africa is in great danger as a result of recent coups in the region. At a key meeting of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nana Akufo-Addo who chairs of the regional bloc described last year’s military takeover in …
Read More »ECOWAS condemns coup in Guinea and orders the immediate release of Alpha Condé
The Economical Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea’s membership on Wednesday following the military coup that ousted President Alpha Conde. During a virtual summit, leaders from the West African political and economical bloc demanded a return to the constitutional order and Conde’s immediate release. They also agreed to …
Read More »Cholera epidemic kills at least 83 in Niger
Cholera disease continues to wreak havoc in West Africa. The epidemic has killed 83 people in Niger, where authorities have recorded more than 2,300 cases since March 13. Out of Niger’s eight regions, six are said to have been affected by the outbreak, which has been worsened by floods. Read …
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