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Tag: Sahel
Germany to expand its engagement in Sahel despite Europe’s failed security strategy
Politicians and experts in Germany have called on the European country to continue its involvement in Africa’s Sahel region even after the 2020s did not ... Read More
ECOWAS: Withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso & Niger from African Bloc Kills Algeria-Nigeria Pipeline Project
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), dealing a hard blow to France and ... Read More
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger exit regional ECOWAS bloc amid rising tensions
Three military-led West African nations have all announced their immediate withdrawal from The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS), accusing the regional group of ... Read More
Niger, Russia agree to develop military ties as part of efforts to stabilize situation in Sahel
Filling the void left by French troops who withdrew from Niger just a couple of weeks ago, the Sahel country and Russia have announced an ... Read More
US plans to set up drone bases in coastal West Africa to stem Islamist advance and counter China
The United States is reportedly seeking to set up military drones bases along the West African coast in an urgent effort to stop the spread ... Read More
Dakhla, poised to serve as gateway to west Africa, Sahel
Morocco is matching words with actions as far as making the Sahara territory a bridge to the rest of Africa through win-win partnerships. The Atlantic ... Read More
Sahel’s Al Qaeda branch leader vows to start new Jihad phase against juntas, Russian mercenaries
A new phase of Jihad against the military juntas and Russian mercenaries in the Sahel has started for Al Qaeda in the region, the leader ... Read More
Niger’s junta scraps security accords with EU after turning to Russia for military cooperation
Despite fighting two jihadist insurgencies, Niger’s military leaders have announced they were scrapping two key security and defense agreements that the West African nations signed ... Read More
Burkina, Niger follow Mali in quitting G5 Sahel anti-jihadist force
The military leaders of Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their countries would follow Mali in quitting the G5 international anti-jihadist force in Africa's Sahel ... Read More
Three Sahel military govts meet to strengthen AES alliance, seen as tool for legitimacy
Military juntas from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have recently met to strengthen the newly formed Alliance of Sahel States (AES), pledging security and political ... Read More