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ECOWAS is pressing West Africa to unite after deadly attacks across Mali on April 25.
ECOWAS condemned terrorist attacks carried out across Mali on Saturday, April 25, 2026, warning that the violence threatens regional peace and stability. In a Sunday, April 26 statement, the bloc urged West African states to strengthen unity and coordinated security action.
Why does a former High Commissioner think the current approach to South Africa's xenophobic attacks is not enough?
Charles Owiredu, a former Ghana High Commissioner to South Africa, addresses the South African Police Ministry's statement on xenophobic attacks- violence against foreign nationals. He suggests a more decisive approach is needed.
Accusations of terrorism sponsorship are flying between West African nations - but who is being accused?
At a forum in Senegal, Niger and Mali's foreign ministers made accusations against unnamed neighboring countries. These accusations threaten to further complicate efforts to curb jihadist violence across the Sahel- but why now?