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Guinea-Bissau’s new military leader announces one-year transition Sahel Alliance voices disappointment as talks with ECOWAS stall President Tinubu declares National Security Emergency in Nigeria. And in Togo, tensions mount over unresolved alleged harassment of popular activist, Koumayi.

•The military in Guinea-Bissau overthrows incumbent Embalo in a power grab on Wednesday. •Meanwhile, an expert reacts to conditions for the military takeover in Bissau, marked by a controversial electoral season. •Gunmen Abduct 11 Residents in Fresh Attack on Nigeria’s…

•The military in Guinea-Bissau oust incumbent Embalo in a power grab on Wednesday. •Meanwhile, an expert reacts to conditions for the military takeover in Bissau, marked by a controversial electoral season. •Gunmen Abduct 11 Residents in Fresh Attack on Nigeria’s…

•Electional observation mission in Guinea-Bissau commends stakeholders for a peaceful electionsdespites CSOs’ allegeof Vote Manipulation WhilewhileECOWAS Observer Mission urges candidates and parties to refrain from premature announcement of results •Guinea’s Transitional Council Splits Over New Law Governing Political Parties •United…

•Electional observation mission in Guinea-Bissau commends stakeholders for a peaceful electionsdespites CSOs’ allegeof Vote Manipulation While ECOWAS Observer Mission urges candidates and parties to refrain from premature announcement of results •Guinea’s Transitional Council Splits Over New Law Governing Political Parties…

U.S pledges stronger security support to Nigeria as both countries deepen cooperation against terrorism. Bissau Guinean Presidential Candidate, Diaz, violates electoral code to declare victory in Sunday’s presidential election. The Gambia confirms hosting Cameroonian opposition leader Tchiroma on humanitarian grounds…

•Electoral campaigns end in Guinea-Bissau ahead of November 23 presidential and parliamentary elections. •ECOWAS Commissioner on Political Affairs expresses optimism on the return of AES countries to the regional bloc in future •UN Special Envoy to West Africa and Sahel…

•Electoral campaigns end in Guinea-Bissau ahead of November 23 presidential and parliamentary elections. •The Niger State government in Northcentral Nigeria confirms abduction of school children by bandits. •UN Special Envoy to West Africa and Sahel arrives in Mali over rising…

UN Special Envoy to West Africa and Sahel arrives in Mali over rising security threats. U.S Congress begins hearing into alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria. An ICC delegation meets with authorities in Conakry for justice in the September 28 Stadium…

UN Special Envoy to West Africa and Sahel arrives in Mali over rising security threats. U.S Congress begins hearing into alleged Christian Genocide in Nigeria. And, An ICC delegation meets with authorities in Conakry for justice in the September 28…

•A Federal Court in Abuja convicts Kanu, IPOB leader, of seven counts of terrorism. •Insurgents kill at least 17 soldiers during an attack on a gendarme post in Western Niger. •In Mali, social media rumors spark public reaction over terrorist…