Is France’s influence in West Africa over? | Explained
French troop withdrawal in West Africa signals the end of 'Françafrique' and shifts geopolitical dynamics with Russia and China.
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Weedie Braimah - Djembefola, Educator, Visionary [interview]
Weedie Braimah is a djembefola (a master of the djembe drum), and a force of nature. Born in Ghana and raised in East St. Louis by two world-class drummers, his father Ghanaian and his mother American ...
West Africa's junta-led nations announce deployment of a joint force as extremist violence spikes
Niger’s defense minister says the junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region to face rising extr ...
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President Mahama Calls for Closer Collaboration in Combatting Insurgence ...Visits the Gambia, Senegal
President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the need for closer collaboration between West African countries to fight the canker of insurgency and extremism.According to President Mahama, though not ...
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From Mali to Oxford, Ole Miss freshman Sira Thienou blazing a trail with talent, hard work
European explorers heard about Timbuktu and tried to make the long and treacherous trek to visit the city. Although not as ...