Tag: #SahelCrisis
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ECOWAS SAYS WEST AFRICAN DEMOCRACY IS ON THE BRINK
West Africa’s top regional body is sounding the alarm, warning that democracy across the sub-region is facing a “critical threat” as coups, attempted coups and political unrest continue to spread. At the 55th Session of its Mediation and Security Council in Abuja, ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray said the situation has reached emergency levels, urging…
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SAHEL TERRORISM: GLOBAL THREAT, URGENT ACTION NEEDED
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm over the escalating threat of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, warning that expanding terrorist networks, mass displacement, and the collapse of essential services are now a growing concern worldwide. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Guterres emphasized that the surge in terrorist groups is not…
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MALI, BURKINA FASO, NIGER WITHDRAW FROM ICC, DENOUNCE IT AS NEO-COLONIALIST TOOL
Military-led Sahel states reject ICC jurisdiction amid ongoing conflict and shifting global alliances. Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger declare exit from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of arbitrary prosecutions and neo-colonial repression. Despite facing war crime allegations, the military juntas emphasize human rights under their terms and pivot from Western ties toward Russia amid…
