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ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency in West Africa Amid Growing Instability

ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency in West Africa Amid Growing Instability

ECOWAS has declared a regional state of emergency following a wave of coups, attempted coups, and military mutinies across West Africa. The bloc says the rise in instability poses a serious threat to democratic governance and regional security, prompting the need for an immediate, coordinated response. According to ECOWAS, the

Ghana Begins Preparations to Deploy Troops for ECOWAS Mission in Benin

Ghana Begins Preparations to Deploy Troops for ECOWAS Mission in Benin

Ghana has started the steps to get its troops ready for a mission in Benin. This is part of an ECOWAS standby mission after a recent attempted coup in the country. The move forms part of a broader regional effort aimed at reinforcing constitutional governance and supporting Benin’s legitimate

Benin Coup: Soldiers Announce the Dissolution of the Government

Benin Coup: Soldiers Announce the Dissolution of the Government

Soldiers in Benin made a dramatic appearance on the country’s state television on Sunday, announcing that they had taken control of the government. The group declared the dissolution of all state institutions and revealed that they were forming a new ruling body known as the Military Committee for Refoundation.