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Joint military action between Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Nigeria suppressed Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. But the fragmentation of the ECOWAS multinational grouping and difficulties in the countries' ability to protect civilians has led to a resurgence of the Islamist group in northern Cameroon.

Majalisar dokokin ƙungiyar ƙasashen ECOWAS ta gudanar da taron ta a Lome da ke ƙasar Togo, wanda ya mayar da hankali kan tsadar sufurin jiragen sama a yankin. Bayan taron, Bashir Ibrahim Idris ya tattauna da Sanata Ali Muhammed Ndume, daya daga cikin shugabannin taron. Ku latsa alamar sauti don jin cikakkiyar tattaunawar tasu.............

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De Sahel-regio raakt geopolitiek steeds meer ondergesneeuwd door de oorlog in Oekraïne, Trumps onnavolgbare politiek en de conflicten in het Midden-Oosten. Toch is meer aandacht voor de Sahel-regio broodnodig. Het behoort immers tot de achtertuin van Europa. Als geopolitiek microkosmos weerspiegelt de Sahel de grote geopolitieke veranderingen in de wereld, onder andere: Frankrijk verliest terrein en een agressief Rusland rukt op.In deze aflevering behandelen wij deze geopolitieke microkosmos met Mirjam de Bruijn, hoogleraar Afrikanistiek. Wij zijn erg blij en trots dat Mirjam de Bruijn zich zal verbinden aan Haagsch Instituut GeopolitiekNu, en regio-updates over de Sahel zal schrijven en vaker langs zal komen in de podcast.Link naar Voice for thoughts: https://voice4thought.org/Meer weten over Afrika? Dan bevelen we De Africast van harte aan! Te beluisteren via: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jJpzd7TxJJTyYHz5LqhHo?si=RdQV8Ul5Sq2h90TcqCdRMgAl jarenlang bespreken zij de grote ontwikkelingen op het gebied van economie, cultuur en politieke in Afrika.

ECOWAS, West Africa's regional bloc, is 50 years old. To mark the historic milestone, Ghana's capital, Accra, hosted an event. However, the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the bloc has been considered a blow. So, how can ECOWAS make amends and remain relevant? DW's Josephine Mahachi talks to Dr. Samuel Afriyie, a political analyst, and DW's Isaac Kaledzi in Accra.

Join us this Thursday morning for an enlightening experience with the Master Teacher, Ashra Kwesi. Brother Kwesi will delve into the story of the Resurrection from a Kemetic perspective, revealing how many narratives surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection have deep roots in the traditions of our ancestors. He will also explore intriguing rituals associated with Easter, including the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs, shedding light on their significance and origins. Before Brother Kwesi’s presentation, we’ll hear from Lincoln University Professor Gnake Lagoke, who will provide critical updates on the recent developments in the Sahel nations and ECOWAS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rikici tsakanin Mali da Aljeriya na cigaba da ɗaukar saban salo, tun bayan da Aljeriya ta kakkaɓo wani jirgin sojin Mali mara matuƙi a kan iyakar ƙasashen biyu a farko makon jiya. Sai dai wani batu da ya baiwa kowa  mamaki shi ne, yadda Nijar ta shigo cikin rikicin a matsayinta na mamba a ƙungiyar  AES, wato saban kawance da ƙasashen  Mali, Burkina Faso da Nijar suka kafa bayan ficewrasu daga ECOWAS.Umar Sani ya tattauna da Abdoul Moumouni Abass mai sharhi kan siyasar ƙasa da ƙasa.Shiga alamar sauti, domin sauraron cikakkiyar tattaunawar.

Somalia offers the US full control over the airbase and port of Berbera in SomalilandThe juntas in West Africa impose tariffs on imported goods from Ecowas countries - what effect will this have.Can music cheer up Sierra Leone - reportedly one of the most unhappy places on the globe? Rapper Drizilik thinks so.Presenter: Wahiga Mwaura Producers: Bella Hassan, Daniel Dadzie and Yvette Twagiramariya Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Jack Graysmark Editors: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard

West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS, has introduced a standby force that could serve as a regional shield, ready to respond to crises. But what does this really mean for West Africa? Josey Mahachi talks to a Nigerian Lawyer, Kajit John Bagu, the Chief Executive Officer of Foundation for the Movement for Cognitive Justice in Kaduna Nigeria and DW's Correspondent Ben Adam Shemang in Abuja.

Yayin da ƙungiyar ECOWAS ke cika shekaru 50 a wannan mako, mun shirya muku rahotanni da hirarraki daban-daban dangane da gudunmawar da ƙungiyar ta bayar a cikin waɗannan shekaru. Daga cikin su akwai rawar da dakarun ECOMOG suka taka wajen magance rikice-rikice da aka samu a ƙasashen Liberia da Saliyo.Dangane da wannan Bashir Ibrahim Idris ya tattauna da Air Commodore Tijjani Baba Gamawa mai ritaya, ɗaya daga cikin sojojin da suka yi aikin samar da zaman lafiyar. ga kuma yadda tattaunawarsu ta gudana.Ku latsa alamar sauti don sauraron cikakkiyar hirar.

In January, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States, or ECOWAS, having already established the Alliance of Sahel States, or AES, as an alternative regional grouping. The move has had a multitude of consequences, including ongoing diplomatic spats between the AES states and those that remain committed to ECOWAS, as well as challenges to trade and freedom of movement across the region. But the security implications of the fracturing of ECOWAS as a regional bloc are also important to consider, as West Africa faces an array of challenges that are increasingly affecting what are usually thought of as the region's more stable coastal countries, such as Senegal, Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. All three of the military-run AES states face long-running jihadist and domestic insurgencies, including armed groups with links to the Islamic State and al-Qaida. Most prominent among them are the Islamic State-Sahel Province and Jamaat Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin, or JNIM, which is affiliated with al-Qaida and is also active in northern Cote d'Ivoire, Benin and Togo. These groups have been active throughout the Sahel for over a decade, typically exploiting local grievances and intercommunal tensions, particularly between farmers and pastoralists as well as against the Peuhl community, which is often portrayed as being sympathetic to the jihadists. The jihadists mobilize these tensions to stoke conflict and recruit among marginalized communities in a broader effort to seize territory and create an Islamic caliphate in the Sahel and West Africa. These groups have targeted civilians and government forces alike, and their attacks have often been tactically sophisticated and significant in impact. In August 2024, for instance, an attack by JNIM in Barsalogho, in northern Burkina Faso, killed around 600 people. And in November 2023, an ambush in Niger's Tillaberi region killed at least 200 soldiers and wounded at least 34 others. Jihadist violence has increased at an accelerating rate in recent years, killing 11,643 people across the Sahel in 2023, a 43 percent increase from the previous year and a threefold increase since 2020, according to the African Centre for Strategic Studies. It has also increasingly spilled over into coastal West African states, with Ghana, Togo, Benin and Cote d'Ivoire all now threatened by these groups as well, albeit to a much lesser extent than the Sahelian states. In Togo, an attack on an army barracks last year killed 12 soldiers, for instance, and JNIM is increasingly fortifying its positions near the borders of Togo and Benin. The problems posed by insecurity are exacerbated by the refugee crisis that violence in the Sahel is causing. By early 2025, nearly 87,000 people had fled their homes in the Sahel into coastal countries. This has put a strain on local communities, especially in Cote d'Ivoire, where nearly 58,000 of the refugees have fled. The rampant insecurity has also fueled political instability, with the three AES states having experienced a combined five coups between 2020 and 2023. The ECOWAS split could exacerbate many of these security challenges, not least because it has created or exacerbated tensions between many countries that have remained in ECOWAS and those that have left. In the past 12-18 months, for instance, Cote d'Ivoire, known as a staunch defender of ECOWAS, and neighboring Burkina Faso have engaged in repeated diplomatic spats linked to mutual fears of destabilization as well as Burkina Faso's rejection of the region's and ECOWAS' historical pro-Western leanings. Gun battles and disputes at the border between Burkinabe and Ivoirian troops have become common, with Ivoirian gendarmes having even been detained in Burkina Faso. Earlier this year Burkina Faso withdrew its diplomatic personnel from Cote d'Ivoire. These disputes have increased instability on the two countries' shared border, exacerbating tensions driven by an inflow of Burk...

Mazungumzo ya ana kwa ana kati ya DRC na waasi wa M23 wanaosaidiwa na Rwanda kuanza jumanne ya Marchi 18, SADC kusitisha operesheni zake mashariki mwa DRC, mapigano kule Sudan Kusini kati ya wanajeshi wa serikali na wapiganaji waliotiifu kwa makamu wa kwanza wa rais Riek Machar, juhudi za kikanda kuyahamasisha mataifa ya Mali, Burkina faso na Niger kurejea tena kama wanachama wa ECOWAS, na sitisho la mapigano kwa muda mfupi kati ya Urusi na Ukraine, ni miongoni mwa yaliyojiri wiki hii

Shirin Mu Zagaya Duniya'na wanan makon tareda Micheal Kuduson ya kuma duba batun watsi da wasu kungiyoyin farar hula a Jamhuriyar Nijar suka yi da rahoton taron ƙasa da ta shawarci shugaban mulkin sojin ƙasar ya  ci gaba da zama kan karagar  mulki har nan  da shekaru biyar. Latsa alamar sauti domin jin cikakken shirin....

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Shugaban Ƙasar Ghana John Dramani Mahama ya ƙaddamar da wani shirin diflomasiya domin shawo kan ƙasashen Nijar da Mali da Burkina Faso, wadanda suka fice daga cikin ƙungiyar ECOWAS.A ƙarshen makon da ya gabata, shugaban ya ziyarci waɗannan ƙasashe guda uku, inda ya gaba da shugabannin su.Dangane da tasirin wannan ziyarar, Bashir Ibrahim Idris ya tatauna da Dr Elharun Muhammad na Cibiyar kula da manufofin ci gaban ƙasashe dake Kaduna, kuma ga yadda zantawarsu ta gudana.

President John Dramani Mahama arrived in Burkina Faso today as part of his ‘good neighbourliness' tour, aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties with the three nations that have recently withdrawn from the ECOWAS and established the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).

The Ecowas countries are aiming to roll out a regional single currency - the Eco - in 2027. But past launch dates have come and gone, so will they meet the new target date and will a single currency work?Malawi's agriculture minister refutes the claim that a global decline in tobacco use is affecting farmers in the country. But is his government also helping tobacco farmers to diversify?And South Africa is running out of snake antivenom. What does that mean not only for South Africa, but other countries on the continent?Presenter: Charles Gitonga Technical Producer: Philip Bull Producers: Sunita Nahar and Nyasha Michelle in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

Three West African countries - Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso - have finalized their exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). Another thing they have in common? All three countries are under junta rule after military coups that took place in recent years. They have since formed their own union - the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).   Why have these three countries exited ECOWAS, and is this a crisis point for the regional bloc? Catherine Nzuki is joined by Beverly Ochieng, Senior Analyst for Francophone Africa at Control Risks, and a Senior Associate with the CSIS Africa Program, to unpack these questions and more.   They discuss the state of politics and security in Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso (1:30); why the leaders of these military juntas are popular at home and across Africa (4:40); what drove the decision to exit ECOWAS and what this means for unity in the region (7:37); how the AES is using arts, culture, and media to self-legitimize; (20:00); how the pan-African, decolonial rhetoric of the leaders of AES is translating into their governance choices (24:11); if the AES confederation is strong enough to weather rough international winds on their own (28:49); the state of Africa's legacy institutions today and how responsive they are to shifting regional politics and the collapsing post-WWII order (37:15).

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) has withdrawn its mediation team from Guinea Bissau. Its mission was to help reach a political consensus on the elections, which were postponed by President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. So will voting, pushed back to later this year, still go ahead?A BBC investigation finds that young women in Kenya are being lured into sexual exploitation on TikTok. Is the social media platform doing enough to keep users safe?And former South African football star, Benni McCarthy, is Kenya's new head coach. Is the appointment of Africans to lead African teams now an established trend?Presenter: Audrey Brown Technical Producer: Gabriel O'Regan Producers: Sunita Nahar, Bella Hassan and Nyasha Michelle in London. Blessing Aderogba in Lagos Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

On Daybreak Africa: M23 fighters have abducted at least 130 people from hospitals in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's city of Goma, the United Nations said. Plus, Gabon's military leader announces a run for the presidency in April's elections. Namibia lays to rest its founding president. Guinea's government tries to reduce prices of foods during Ramadan but without success. Humanitarian organizations are looking for non-traditional funding to ease the pain of those in conflict areas. ECOWAS explains the reason for a weekend mission to Guinea Bissau. We'll hear the views of some Nigerians on what they say President Trump and U.S law makers should know about Africa. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

An official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has been explaining the purpose of a delegation to Guinea Bissau over the weekend. Abdel Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs and Security, says the delegation's purpose was to seek a consensus between President Omaro Sissoco Embalo and the opposition on when to hold peaceful and credible elections. He tells VOA's James Butty, the bone of contention is the legality of what opponents say is Embalo's continuous stay in power

In this episode, Loye and Fola discuss the crisis in Goma, Congo; ECOWAS turning 50 and its future; and Nigeria shooting itself in the foot.01:12 The Crisis in Goma15:41 ECOWAS @ 50 and the Alliance of Sahelian States28:11 Nigeria – one step forward, two steps backhttps://www.instagram.com/thebrief.xyz/

The military-led governments of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso have officially left ECOWAS. We look at what led to the fallout, how ECOWAS tried to get them back, and why this matters for the future of West Africa. DW's Eddy Micah Jr. talks to Dr Abdel-Fatau Musah, who is the ECOWAS commissioner for political affairs, peace and security.

Erin & Jake break down Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, and who these tariffs actually punish in the end. Then they look at the meeting of European leaders in Brussels to iron out some defense spending things before Trump's Tariff Train comes to town. They close out the big stories talking through what it means that military-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger just left ECOWAS, and its impact on West African politics. Then in Have You Heard headlines, they go through the rest of the week's stories to keep you in the know about what else is happening out there in the world. This podcast turns into an article summary at each week's episode over on Substack. We'd love for you to subscribe! You can also follow us on Instagram (@staywithmeherepod), Facebook, or Bluesky (@swmhpod.bsky.social).Stay With Me Here is an independent project, and all views and opinions expressed in this show, and in this writeup, represent our personal views and not that of any organization we're affiliated with. Erin Flanagan is a former U.S. Coast Guard intelligence officer and Agence France-Presse digital investigations journalist.Jacob Shropshire is an editorial intern at Worldcrunch and the managing editor of Peacock Media at the American University of Paris. He spent two years working for Democratic political campaigns in the US.

The military governments of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

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Despite Europe's largest economy shrinking again in 2024, Sam Fenwick hears from the boss of toymaker Ravensburger, which is bucking the wider trend. Plus, what does leaving ECOWAS mean for Mali's economy? We ask a former foreign minister. Also, an American business lobbyist gives her take on whether or not President Trump will introduce tariffs on 1 February.

An official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says democracy remains a core value of the regional body. At the same time, Abdel Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs and Security, says the regional body wants to understand what drove Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger to military rule. The three countries formally withdrew from the organization on Wednesday. Fatau Musa tells VOA's James Butty, ECOWAS, which celebrates 50 years of its founding this year, vows to review its policies and improve its successes and challenge

On Daybreak Africa: Congo says it will seek to recover lost territory as Rwanda-backed rebels take more cities. Plus, the city of Goma in eastern DRC was slowly returning to some normalcy on Wednesday under M23 control. The AU demands a halt to fighting in eastern DRC amid regional peace efforts. Guinea's military junta demands a January 31st deadline for political parties to hold conventions or be banned. A look at the impact on Africa of the U.S. pause in foreign aid for 90 days. ECOWAS vows to review its policies and improve its successes and challenges as three members leave the sub-regional body. President Trump pushes to end birthright citizenship. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough questions from senators at his confirmation hearing Wednesday to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. President Donald Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. has started a legal and political debate about the 14th Amendment and executive power. The West African regional bloc ECOWAS has formally recognized the withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, after more than a year of diplomatic tensions.

#AFRICA: ECOWAS crumbles; Rwanda attacks; Africa Alone. Gregory Copley, Defense & Foreign Affairs 1962 Rwanda

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AP correspondent Karen Chammas reports on the official exit of three west African nations from the ECOWAS group.

World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 30th January 2025.Today: India festival stampede. Australia antisemitic attack. S Korea plane fire. UK runway plan. Sweden prison. S Sudan plane crash. Congo mercenaries. ECOWAS leavers. Colombia deportees. Mexico Sheinbaum Google. US Venezuelans protection. NASA Bennu discoveries.With Juliet MartinSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week. Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week. We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Ben Mallett and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

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Happy New Year and welcome to the latest episode of AfriCan Geopardy. In this episode, we discuss the evolution of ECOWAS as it marks 50 years of fostering regional integration and development in West Africa. The discussion explores the transition from an "ECOWAS of States" to an "ECOWAS of the People," with our guest, Her Excellency, Ambassador Josephine Nkrumah highlighting the strides made in promoting economic cooperation, peace, and security. We examined the challenges of making ECOWAS more people-centered, its role in addressing pressing regional issues, and the vision for the next 50 years. The discussion would not have been complete if we did not talk about the decision by Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to leave the Community. Join us for an engaging conversation about the past, present, and future of this vital regional bloc.#ECOWASofthepeople

As 2025 begins, Africa confronts significant challenges to its growth and development. Instability in the Sahel highlights the waning influence of ECOWAS and France's diminished military presence, while conflicts in Eastern DRC are intensified by Rwanda and Uganda's backing of the M23 rebel group. In Sudan, the U.S. has recognized the severity of the crisis through a genocide declaration and sanctions, but doubts linger about its long-term commitment. Meanwhile, Mozambique grapples with an insurgency in Cabo Delgado and election-related violence, further adding to the continent's volatility. These pressing issues await the incoming Trump administration, as U.S. policy toward Africa continues to struggle with a gap between rhetoric and action. Addressing this requires a practical approach—one that engages flexibly with Africa's diverse governments and navigates the complexities of the continent's evolving geopolitical landscape. Such a shift is vital to effectively tackling Africa's challenges and capitalizing on its opportunities. Mvemba and Julian Pecquet, United States correspondent for the Africa Report, examine the complexities of U.S.-Africa relations amid pressing geopolitical challenges and a transition to a new U.S. administration. The discussion underscores Africa's growing strategic importance, shaped by both its crises and opportunities.

Join us for an insightful session with Clinical Psychologist Dr. Jerome E. Fox, returning to our classroom! Dr. Fox is the author of the acclaimed workbook, "Addicted to White: The Oppressed in League with the Oppressor - A Shame-Based Alliance," where he reveals the antidote for overcoming this addiction. Before Dr. Fox takes the mic; Central Florida Investigative Reporter Jeff Gallop will provide updates on his latest stories and engage us in a vital conversation about national politics. We’ll also hear from Dr. Gnaka Lagoke, a respected Lincoln University professor who will discuss the ongoing rift between the Sahel nations and certain ECOWAS countries. The Big Show starts at 6 am ET, 5 am CT, 3 am PT, and 11 am BST Listen Live on WOL 95.9 FM & 1450 AM, woldcnews.com, the WOL DC NEWS app, WOLB 1010 AM or wolbbaltimore.com. Call 800 450 7876 to participate on The Carl Nelson Show! Tune in every morning to join the conversation and learn more about issues impacting our community. All programs are available for free on your favorite podcast platform. Follow the programs on Twitter & Instagram and watch your Black Ideas come to life!✊

Argentina, for a long time one of the world's most troubled economies, has seen its economy grow. Could this be the end of years of economic crisis? We'll take a look at whether that growth is sustainable and delve into how much of it is to do with the radical policies of the country's president Javier Milei. Also today, we consider what the future holds for the ECOWAS trading bloc in West Africa, as three countries formally file to leave.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We'd love to hear from you!

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has given the military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger six months to reconsider their decision to leave the regional bloc. The decision came Sunday at the end of an ECOWAS summit in Abuja, Nigeria. The three countries formed their own confederation and were slated to withdraw on January 29, 2025. Abdel Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs and Security. tells VOA's James Butty ECOWAS wants to give diplomacy another try.

On Daybreak Africa: A gang of gunmen kidnapped more than 50 women and children in a raid on Kakin Dawa village in Nigeria's northwest Zamfara state, police and residents said. Plus, Zambia's Constitutional Court declares former President Lungu ineligible to run in the 2026 presidential elections. The Zambian government says it has no role in the Constitutional Court's decision. The dispute in Liberia's divided House of Representatives over the speakership took a dramatic turn on Monday. A UN program empowers Africa's public workers to use online technology to improve government services. An ECOWAS official says the conduct of Ghana's December 7 election marks the beauty of democracy in the subregion. Traditional healers embrace technology in South Africa. For these and more, tune in to Daybreak Africa!

An official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has described the conduct of the December 7 election in Ghana as the beauty of democracy. Abdel Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs and Security, tells VOA's James Butty, recent elections in Ghana, Liberia, and Senegal are proof that the people of the sub-region prefer democracy over military rule

In this episode of The Horn, guest host Murithi Mutiga is joined by Hanna Tetteh, former UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa. They discuss the challenges of peacemaking in Africa amid regional conflicts and a shifting global order. They talk about the state of the African Union and how it can become more effective in resolving conflicts across the continent. They discuss why mediation efforts have yielded little success in Sudan and ways to strengthen diplomatic initiatives to end the conflict. They discuss ECOWAS as a model for regional integration and how the West African bloc can preserve unity amid recent tensions with Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. They touch on the implications of a second Trump presidency on UN funding and U.S.-Africa policy. They also reflect on Ghana's successful transition from military rule to a stable democracy. This episode is produced in partnership with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.For more on the topics discussed in this episode, check out our Hold Your Fire! podcast episode Trump in Africa, and our Africa program page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An official of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) says the regional body has confidence in the democratic tradition of Ghana. Abdel Fatau Musah, ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs and Security, says all parties have assured ECOWAS that the December 7 general election will be free, fair and credible. Ambassador Musa tells VOA's James Butty, Ghana's years of democracy include nine unbroken regular elections and the peaceful transfer of political power

At least 13 people were killed and others kidnapped in eastern Congo by extremist rebels linked to the Islamic State group, local authorities said Saturday. Plus, voters in Gabon overwhelmingly approved a new constitution, authorities said Sunday, more than one year after mutinous soldiers overthrew the country's longtime president and seized power in the oil-rich Central African nation. A Gabonese activist will explain why he voted ‘no' in the weekend constitutional referendum. Senegalese await results from Sunday's parliamentary election. World marks Cervical Cancer Action Day with the disease threatening vulnerable groups. The two sides in Liberia's divided parliament debate the outcome of an ECOWAS mediation. South African police set up a taskforce to rescue trapped illegal miner. U.S. House speaker says Trump's Cabinet picks will shake up the status quo. For these and more tune in to Daybreak Africa!

A member of the minority bloc in Liberia's parliamentary impasse says he thinks the majority has shown disrespect to the Economic Community of West African States parliamentary mediation delegation. For weeks now, a group of lawmakers claiming to be the majority in the House of Representatives have been calling for Speaker J. Fonati Koffa's removal for alleged conflict of interest. Eugene JM Kollie, member of the minority bloc, which supports Speaker Koffa, tells VOA's James Butty, removing the speaker must follow the constitution and the rules of the House of Representatives

It appears the Economic Community of West African States parliamentary delegation to resolve the impasse in the Liberian House of Representative was unsuccessful. The delegation said over the weekend that the parties were not able to arrive at a favorable conclusion. But it promised to remain fully engaged with the parties. A group of lawmakers claiming to be the majority in the House have accused Speaker J. Fonati Koffa of conflict of interest and want him removed. The Speaker has refused to step down. Representative Foday Edward Fahnbulleh, chair of the Good Governance and Reform Committee and a member of the majority calling for Speaker Koffa's removal, tells James Butty, ECOWAS delegation understood the majority's position.

A delegation from the Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is due in Liberia Monday on a mediation mission. This comes as one group in the Liberian House of Representatives, which claims to have the majority, is demanding the removal of Speaker J. Fonati Koffa. Speaker Koffa has refused to step down. Representative Foday Edward Fahnbulleh, a member of the Good Governance and Reform Committee and a member of the group calling for Speaker Koffa's removal, tells VOA's James Butty, Speaker Koffa is conflicted.

On Daybreak Africa: Russia has opened the first ministerial conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in the city of Sochi, seeking to deepen ties with African nations and dispel a notion that it's isolated by Western sanctions. Plus, results from Mauritius parliamentary elections are expected Monday. The UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) gets underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. A delegation from the Parliament of ECOWAS is due in Liberia on a mediation mission. We'll hear the two views in the effort to impeach the Speaker of the House of Representatives. A civil society group in Nigeria calls a halt in giving cars and houses to judges. Americans wonder how Trump will govern, as the left reflects on last week's election loss. For these and more tune in to Daybreak Africa!