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West African bloc backs military ‘standby’ force for Niger

West African leaders have approved the deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" in Niger, an intervention that will take place as soon as possible, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Thursday.

West African bloc backs military ‘standby’ force for Niger

West African leaders have approved the deployment of a "standby force to restore constitutional order" in Niger, an intervention that will take place as soon as possible, Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara said Thursday.

Colorful world of Cuban movie posters added to UNESCO’s world list

Colorful, abstract, pop or comic, Cuban movie posters have recently been inscribed on UNESCO's Memory of the World list, an attempt to preserve the documentary heritage of mankind.

C.African president says ‘not against France’ despite tensions

The president of the Central African Republic said his country wanted good relations with France, in an interview that followed years of tension fuelled by the CAR's rapprochement with Russia.

Rugby increasingly popular in South Africa’s townships

It’s not easy to win over township youths to rugby from the traditional favourite, football, but some who have embraced the sport are now big fans.

‘Sugar Man’ Sixto Rodriguez dies aged 81

U.S. singer and songwriter Sixto Diaz Rodriguez better known as Rodriguez, has died at the age of 81. His socially conscious lyrics and unique blend of psychedelic folk rock also rose to popularity in South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Tunisia, Libya to share responsibility for migrants stranded on border

Tunisia and Libya announced they had agreed to share responsibility for providing shelter for hundreds of migrants stranded at their border, many of them for over a month.

What’s the role of ECOWAS?

The constitutional crisis in Niger has once again brought ECOWAS to the limelight. The 15-nation group was first set up in 1975 to promote economic development among its members, it has since stepped in in conflicts from Sierra Leone to Mali.

Ivory Coast: The N’zrama festival aims to industrialise artisanal labour

The Lake District has enormous cultural and economic potential. The initiators of the N'Zrama Festival at the stadium in Toumodi, a town in the center of Ivory Coast, see it as a cultural showcase but most importantly as an economic pillar providing a ...

Juan Branco urges Senegal’s government to release political prisoners

Branco gained notoriety in Senegal after joining the legal team of Sonko, a firebrand politician and President Macky Sall's fiercest critic, who has faced a series of legal troubles since 2021.