Rebels force Mali troops to surrender strategic Tessalit base
A strategic military base in northern Mali was surrendered to rebel forces by the army and Russia.
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France urges citizens to leave Mali amid escalating violence
France tells nationals to leave Mali as violence escalates
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Iran builds Sudan drone network in gold-for-arms strategy
Report warns Iran is turning Sudan into a key military and logistics hub in Africa
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From Port Sudan to the Sahel: Iran expands shadow war across Africa
Tehran’s drone network in Africa is shifting battlefields and alliances across the continent
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Russia’s Africa Corps frees two hostages in Mali rescue mission
Russia says its Africa Corps freed two hostages in Mali after nearly two years in militant captivity operation confirmed officially.
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Russia frees captives in Mali after Niger abduction mission
A Russian operation in Mali secured the release of two captives held since 2024 by an al Qaeda linked group.
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Niger revokes licences after drivers refuse Mali fuel deliveries
Niger has revoked dozens of transport licences after operators refused to deliver fuel to Mali, where militant blockades have deepened shortages and disrupted daily life.
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Climate change threatens shea butter supply and women’s livelihoods
Climate change is disrupting shea butter production across the Sahel, cutting yields, threatening women’s livelihoods, and straining global supply chains.
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Sudanese conflict drives migration through fragile Sahel routes
Sudan’s civil war has triggered massive displacement, fueling smuggling networks and exposing migrants to severe exploitation across the Sahel.
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Niger restricts European visas over embassy rules
Niger’s junta announced Europeans must now apply for visas in Geneva Ankara or Moscow in response to difficulties faced by Nigeriens.
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