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IN SUMMARY: Benin’s failed coup, Russia’s widening influence and the unsettling state of West African democracy

The brief coup attempt in Benin has renewed concerns about the stability of democratic systems across West Africa.…

SEQUENCE: Guinea-Bissau adds to West Africa’s growing wave of coups

Guinea-Bissau has become the newest West African country to witness a takeover by its armed forces. The announcement…

Emergence Of Lukarawas Terrorists Group And Security Implications On West Africa Sub-Region

Recently, Nigeria Defence Headquarters announced emergence of new terrorists group, Lukarawas, also known as Mujahidin New terrorists group…

Exit of MINUSMA in Mali: Security, political implications on West Africa Sub-region

War in Mali started in January 2012, leading to death of thousands of citizens After decade of MINUSMA…

Coup in Niger and instability of West African Sub-region

Experts accuse Russia of involvement in Niger Coup Defiant junta dares ECOWAS, refuses to hand over to Bazoum…

FEC approves $2m for West African Power Pool

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved Nigeria’s contribution of $2 million to the 2020 budget of the…

University of Ibadan named best in West Africa, ranked globally

Nigeria’s University of Ibadan (UI) has been named West Africa’s best and top 500 in the world in…

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West African mediators jet to Mali seeking reversal of coup

Mediators from West Africa’s regional bloc are due in Mali on Saturday for talks aimed at reversing a…

Ex-president Jonathan to lead West African delegation to Mali to resolve crisis

The West African bloc ECOWAS will send envoys to Mali on Saturday, the new junta said, after it…

ISIS kills three top Commanders in West Africa, 14 others to die after Eid prayers

The new leadership of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) and members of the Shura council…