We begin in Niger where the United States says it is evaluating the evolving situation in the country.
The U.S. remarked barely 24 hours after France announced the immediate withdrawal of its ambassador, and diplomatic staff from Niamey as well as the gradual pull out of its troops.
Last month, America repositioned some of its soldiers and equipment from the Niamey base to Agadez where it has since commenced drone operations.

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Let’s begin with the report from The Burkinabè government confirming that it foiled a coup attempt during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday and announced the arrest of the soldiers involved in this mission.
Minister of Communications and spokesperson for the Burkinabe government Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo in a press release, said at present, officers and other alleged actors involved in this attempt at destabilization have been arrested and others actively sought.

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Le gouvernement Ghanéen veut compter sur l’exploitation de son gisement de Lithium pour renflouer ses caisses.
Face à la crise économique qui touche le pays, tous les secteurs étatiques rentables sont scrutés de très près.

Info Chez Vous 2023 - 09 - 28 Deuxième  Edition

Nigeria's highest economic decision-making body, the National Economic Council, has expressed genuine concerns over the proposed strike by organized labor and the consequences of such actions on the national economy at such a critical time.

NEC therefore urged all members of the council to intensify the options of dialogue with labor leaders in their respective States towards averting the proposed industrial unrest.

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Ghana's Attorney General has criticized the judiciary for the delay in the prosecution and conclusion of high-profile criminal cases describing it as unfair and unjust. 

Ghana has in recent years had many politically exposed cases seeing several postponements, with some lasting for years.

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L’armée Nigérienne frappée par une nouvelle attaque hier jeudi à Kandadji qui a fait une dizaine de mort.
Des sources sécuritaires annoncent par ailleurs que plusieurs hommes armés ont été neutralisé.

Info Chez Vous 2023 - 09 - 29 Deuxième  Edition

WEEKLY TOP NEWS - The Unending Crisis in the Sahel

This edition of Weekly Top News focuses on the current situation in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

Recall Burkina Faso leader Captain Traore survived a counter-coup and made a series of changes. Traore is giving a hint that elections may not hold if the state of insecurity remains the way it is.

In Mali, we will look at the incursion of the CMA as they have continued to take over military bases that were once manned by MINUSMA and other connected issues like the 2015 agreement that has gone south.

We will also look at how the proliferation of firearms is strengthening the capabilities of these armed groups, especially in these three countries.

This is a video edition and it is available on our YouTube channel, @wadrNEWS

Our guests are Dr. Tony Ofoyetan, Director General of the International Institute of Professional Security Nigeria and Dr Oluwole Ojewale the ENACT Regional Organised Crime Observatory Coordinator for Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies in Dakar- Senegal

WEEKLY TOP NEWS - SAHEL CRISIS - MALI, BURKINA FASO AND NIGER

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The Chadian Army hands over eighty people including security personnel captured during a failed coup attempt to the Judiciary service.

The Burkinabe army launches a manhunt for individuals involved in a coup plot against Captian Ibrahim Traore after several arrests of serving and dismissed officers.

The blockade by terrorists in northern Mali worsens the humanitarian crisis for some 45.000 displaced persons.

Stakeholders unveil Africa’s Center for Resilience to Epidemics (CARE) at Dakar’s Institute Pasteur.

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Au Mali, la classe politique réagit ce mardi, à l’annonce du retrait du pays de la CEDEAO. Les soutiens des militaires s’en réjouissent et l’opposition dénonce une volonté de se maintenir au pouvoir

Deuxième jour ce mardi du sommet Italie -Afrique. La cheffe du gouvernement italien Georgia Meloni, a présenté le plan de coopération Italie – Afrique.

En Guinée le FNDC le Front national pour la défense de la Constitution lance le compte à rebours pour la fin de la transition. Un dispositif technique décompte le nombre de jour restant pour un retour à l’ordre constitutionnel sur le site en ligne du mouvement dissout.

Info Chez Vous 2024 - 01 - 30 Troisième Edition

Ghanaian student Gabriel Nomotsu wants Mahatma Ghandi statue in Accra pulled down

West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR), headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, is the main hub for news and information from West Africa and the Sahel. Broadcasting on 94.9 FM in English and French.

West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR) is a trans-territorial radio station set up to facilitate the exchange of development information between and among countries of West Africa, including Mauritania, Chad and Cameroon. WADR’s mission is to promote and defend the ideals of democratic and open societies, advocate for mutual understanding, respect between and among individuals and communities, promote peace and human security, transparency and accountability in governance, regional economic integration, and social and cultural development amongst the peoples of the region.