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West Africa group meets in which military rulers pledge to step down

December 15, 2024 by Umar

Abuja, Nigeria – West African leaders of the regional group ECOWAS were meeting for a summit on Sunday on an agenda of security and the breakaway of the three military-led governments from the bloc. Ahead of a meeting of the Economic Community of West African States, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger described their decision to … Read more

Cyclone Chido hits Mayotte and heads towards East Africa

December 14, 2024 by Umar

Moroni, Comoros – The French territory of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean suffered widespread damage from Tropical Cyclone Chido, officials said Saturday, as the storm headed toward the eastern coast of the African continent. According to the French weather service, Chido packed winds of more than 220 kilometers per hour, blowing metal roofs off homes … Read more