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Calls Mount for Bolstering G5 Sahel Force

French President Emmanuel Macron called for more support to the counterterrorism Sahel force known as G5. “Money now needs to be disbursed” to allow the five-nation regional force fulfil its tasks, said Macron at a press conference with visiting Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou. He also called on other donors like Saudi Arabia to meet their […]

Laâyoune develops 15-year sustainable urban mobility framework

The Sahara city of Laâyoune is preparing to implement a comprehensive Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan spanning fifteen years, addressing growing transportation demands while supporting the city’s socio-economic development goals. State authorities and local collectivities have jointly committed to developing this strategic framework, designed to manage increasingly diverse mobility needs across the regional capital, reported La […]

France Seeks UN Authorization for Counterterrorism Military Action in Sahel

France has asked the UN Security Council to authorize the deployment by five African countries- Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger – of a special counterterrorism force of 5,000 troops for the Sahel region. Presidents of the five countries — Niger, Mali, Chad, Burkina Faso and Mauritania — agreed in February to set up […]