Algeria or Morocco: who is winning the battle over Sahel?
For decades, Algeria and Morocco have been fighting a cold war over the Sahara Desert. Now, this fight has moved...
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Benin and Niger signal easing tensions as new leader sworn in
Romuald Wadagni officially took office as president of Benin on May 24th, pledging stability, regional cooperation and stronger security, while...
Russia cements itself as the Sahel’s trusted partner
The recent coups in the Sahel have displayed an anti-Western sentiment, with its governments realigning with Russia for security and...
Mali and Burkina Faso impose retaliatory travel ban on US
In statements issued on December 30, Mali and Burkina Faso have announced a travel ban on U.S. citizens, deepening a...
Sahel alliance to begin joint military operations
The leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have said they are preparing to intensify military operations against extremist groups...
Nigeria apologises to Burkina Faso over Sahel airspace breach
Nigeria has moved swiftly to contain diplomatic fallout after one of its military aircraft violated the airspace of the Alliance...
Sahel states accuse Nigeria of violating Burkina Faso airspace
A dispute over an unexpected military landing has sharpened the already fraught relations between Nigeria and the Confederation of Sahel...
Malian refugees report Russian Africa Corps’ human rights abuses
Mali refugees revealed that the Russian military unit, Africa Corps, has committed many human rights abuses, including rapes and beheadings...
Niger sends 82 fuel tankers to Mali to ease ongoing fuel crisis
Niger sent a convoy of 82 fuel tankers to Bamako on 22nd November, with the intention of easing Mali’s ongoing...
Former Mali PM Choguel Maiga faces embezzlement charges
Mali’s former Prime Minister Choguel Maiga is facing embezzlement charges amid a broader military crackdown on dissent, according to an...
Sahel states cement military ties with Moscow
On August 14th, Russia hosted its first official military consultations with defence ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, the...
New ECOWAS president urges Sahel states to re-join
The regional body’s new president, Julius Maada Bio, has reiterated his wish that the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) reintegrate...
Sahel alliance recall ambassadors from Algeria after drone downing
A military alliance of Sahel states have recalled their ambassadors from neighboring Algeria after a Malian drone was shot down...
Burkina Faso issues first new AES passport to captain
Burkina Faso's Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the first person to ever be issued the new AES passport. This came mere...
Burkina Faso issues first new bloc passport
The ruler of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traoré became the first person to receive the new Alliance of Sahel States (AES)...
