The Panafrican Press

Free movement challenges for AES trade and travel

January 28, 2026 - by thepanafricanpress

The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was framed as an assertion of sovereignty—yet it has created significant hurdles for …

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Us maintains security ties with Sahel military regimes despite tensions

January 26, 2026 - by thepanafricanpress

The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—nations governed by juntas that seized power through coups. This ongoing collaboration …