Entity Index

West African

5 direct matches plus 4 related mentions across person references, story text, source records, and indexed tags.

General civic government setting without campaign branding or identifiable officials.

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ECOWAS Calls for Release of Jailed Opposition Figures in Guinea-Bissau

The West African bloc urges Guinea-Bissau's military government to free detained politicians to strengthen the country's transitional process.

Jul 21, 2026, 6:07 PM Africanews

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Grounded editorial scene illustrating A series of maritime incidents off Mauritania last week resulted in 144 migrants dead or missing, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic route to Europe.

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UNHCR Reports 144 Migrants Dead or Missing Off Mauritanian Coast in Maritime Tragedy

A series of maritime incidents off Mauritania last week resulted in 144 migrants dead or missing, highlighting the dangers of the Atlantic route to Europe.

UN News | Jul 22, 2026, 2:13 AM

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US Administration Labels Foreign Drug Cartels as 'Unlawful Combatants,' Shifting Drug Enforcement Toward Military Action

The designation of drug cartels as non-state armed groups blurs the line between law enforcement and war, with Customs and Border Protection reporting increased drug seizures despite ongoing violence in Brazil's favelas.

Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 12:11 AM

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Civil Rights Groups Oppose Macky Sall’s Meeting with Senegalese Head of State Amid UN Campaign

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall faces criticism from civil rights groups over his return to Dakar to meet the current Head of State, as he campaigns for the United Nations leadership.

Africanews | Jul 17, 2026, 7:47 AM

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Sierra Leone Drops Treason Charges Against Former President Ernest Bai Koroma

Charges related to a 2023 attempted coup, including treason, have been dismissed, allowing Koroma to return home after exile in Nigeria.

BBC World | Jul 15, 2026, 11:00 AM

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Senegal's Ex-President Macky Sall Returns for Meeting Amid Controversy

Macky Sall, campaigning for UN secretary-general, visits Dakar for first time since leaving office, sparking protests and political resignations.

Africanews | Jul 17, 2026, 8:50 PM

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Morocco and Spain Vie to Host 2030 World Cup Final

With Morocco, Portugal, and Spain co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, the final match venue remains undecided, sparking a competitive bid between Morocco and Spain.

CNA Latest News | Jul 18, 2026, 6:08 PM

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UN Warns Looted Gold and Gum Arabic Are Fueling Sudan’s Conflict

The UN human rights office highlights how Sudan’s natural resources, including gold and gum arabic, are being exploited by warring factions to sustain the ongoing war.

UN News | Jul 15, 2026, 2:13 PM

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UN Warns Terrorist Threat Expanding Across West Africa and the Sahel

The United Nations highlights the growing security challenges posed by terrorist groups in West Africa and the Sahel, urging sustained international support and regional cooperation.

Africanews | Jul 15, 2026, 7:17 AM

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