General Tchiani is Niger’s new leader after a successful military coup. The coup faced strong regional opposition. This leaves regional implications and tests US and French interests in Africa. General…
Lieutenant Colonel Damiba turned interim President is hot after leading a military coup to power. The coup was driven by discontent for the former government’s inability to control the Islamic State…
Mali’s military junta, led by Goïta, postponed elections promised for this FebruaryDespite sanctions by ECOWAS and France, Goïta remains hot with the support of Russia, China and GuineaRecurring coups in…
ECOWAS announces additional sanctions against Assimi Goïta and his military junta. Guinean President Mamady Doumbouya rejects ECOWAS sanctionsBoth leaders a pressured by ECOWAS to commit to democratic transitions Source: People’s Gazette…
+ Ouattara’s heat level is hot from negotiating the end of the CFA Franc. + Eco, the new currency, will accelerate regional integration. + Ouattara’s actions challenge the region’s leading…