The suspension coincides with planned protests by opposition parties scheduled for Friday, during which they intend to demand a return to constitutional order and the holding of presidential elections
Mali suspends political activities amid planned protests Read More »
The WFP warns that without $620 million in urgent funding, it will halt food aid for over 2 million people in Nigeria and the Sahel region, exacerbating hunger as the lean season approaches.
WFP urges urgent funding to prevent food aid cuts in West Africa Read More »
An ambush by al-Qaeda-linked insurgents in northern Niger near the Algerian border killed 11 soldiers.
Niger army suffers deadly ambush near Algerian border Read More »
An ambush by criminals near the Niger-Burkina Faso border kills at least 10 Nigerien soldiers during a security operation.
10 Nigerien soldiers die in ambush near the Burkina Faso border Read More »
Forty-one suspected terrorists were killed in separate military operations conducted in Mali and Burkina Faso over the past three days, according to officials from both countries.
Mali and Burkina Faso forces kill 41 suspected terrorists in raids Read More »
The Sahel has been plagued by worsening violence linked to Islamist groups affiliated with Al Qaeda and Islamic State
Sahel juntas to deploy 5,000-strong joint force Read More »
West African military-led nations Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger strengthen regional alliances through the Alliance of Sahel States while navigating challenges with jihadist threats and economic dependencies.
West Africa’s junta-led states gain regional support Read More »
Macron emphasized that these countries would not have sovereign states today without France’s military presence
Macron slams lack of thanks for halting Islamist expansion in Sahel Read More »
Chad has taken control of the Faya-Largeau base as French troops begin their withdrawal from the country.
Faya-Largeau base transferred to Chad as France departs Read More »
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who currently chairs ECOWAS, is presiding over the meeting
ECOWAS summit begins in Abuja as Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger boycott Read More »
