Mali terrorists kill 26 in brutal field ambush
At least 26 people were killed in an attack on a village in Mali’s Mopti region, highlighting the ongoing insurgency in the Sahel.
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West Africa
Niger, Turkey sign deal to develop oil, gas fields
Cooperation in energy, mining, intelligence, and defense is on the agenda.
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Niger’s economy rebounds with oil exports, IMF aid
The IMF approved $71 million for Niger despite a military coup, while urging the country to improve debt management and fight corruption.
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Niger on alert as inmates flee Koutoukale
Several inmates, including suspected militants, escaped from Niger’s Koutoukale prison.
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Mali signs nuclear plant deals with Russia’s Rosatom
Russia’s state nuclear company Rosatom expands its footprint in Africa with deals signed with Mali’s military rulers.
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger form ‘Confederation of Sahel States’
Military leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formed a new “Confederation of Sahel States” (AES) after leaving the West African regional bloc ECOWAS, aiming for greater regional integration and security cooperation.
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West African junta leaders to cement alliance at Niamey meeting
Military takeovers in these three nations from 2020 to 2023 led to the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)
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Guinea’s court to determine fate of former dictator Dadis Camara
In Guinea, the court prepares to render a verdict on July 31 for ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and co-defendants in a trial centered on a 2019 massacre involving murder, sexual violence, and abduction.
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Mauritanian president urges West Africa to unite against insurgency
Ahead of the presidential election, Mauritania’s President Ghazouani urged West African nations to unite against insecurity and insurgency, proposing a new alliance if the G5 Sahel proves ineffective.
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Benin sentences three Nigeriens in port dispute
Benin jails three Nigeriens amid a diplomatic dispute over access to Benin’s port for Niger’s oil exports.
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