Browsing: West Africa

Ghana’s president, John Dramani Mahama, says that newly declassified documents from the US archives implicate the CIA in the coup that ousted the nation’s first president,…

Despite what imperialist mouthpieces may claim, Burkina Faso is proving that true independence isn’t just possible—it’s happening. Under President Ibrahim Traoré (@capitaineib226 on X), the country…

As the clock struck midnight on 6 March 1957, the British Union Jack flag was lowered at Accra’s polo grounds and replaced with a new flag…

The new Alliance of Sahel States (AES) flag is flying high over Burkina Faso’s skies. On 3 March, President Ibrahim Traoré spoke during a flag-raising ceremony.…

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) is leading the transformation of Africa by reclaiming its natural resources as part of a decolonial effort. Burkina Faso and…

Following a people-backed 2022 military coup d’état that ousted a Western-aligned leader, Burkina Faso ramped industrialisation to put food sovereignty at the forefront of its development…

Niger is reclaiming control over its natural resources by granting mining permits to two local companies, the Research and Exploitation Mineral Company (Comirex SA) and Aïr…

Malawi has banned mineral exports to boost transparency and reclaim lost revenues, following the steps of African states like Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. This move marks…

On 21 February, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi sent an emissary to Bamako, Mali, to deliver a message to President Assimi Goïta. Goïta (@GoitaAssimi on X) and…

It’s official! The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has placed its official logo on a flag unveiled on 22 February in Bamako, Mali, one of three…