Sahel states launch new national anthem
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) marked a symbolic milestone on June 9, as its anthem "Sahel Benkan" was played...
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Red Cross officially departs Niger four months after expulsion
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has closed offices in Niger and their foreign staff have left the...
Niger steps in to fuel Northern Mali as Algeria ties sour
Niger and Mali have signed a series of agreements aimed at stabilizing fuel supply to Mali’s restive north— a move...
Ezra Nnko: The nationalisation of natural resources in the Sahel
On 4th December 2024, Orano, a French nuclear firm owning 63 percent of the Somair mine in Niger, released a...
Algeria seeking migration agreement with Sahel countries
Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said he was in favour of the regularisation of undocumented workers, while Algeria continues to deport...
Islamic state affiliate claim responsibility for attack in Nigeria
Islamic State affiliate known as IS West Africa Province have reportedly claimed responsibility for a roadside bomb attack that has...
Jihadist violence reportedly on the rise in Sahel
The African Union has called for cooperation in order to tackle the rising violence by jihadist groups in the Sahel...
Algeria leaves over 1800 migrants stranded in the Sahara
On April 19th, the Algerian authorities carried out a record expulsion, deporting over 1,800 migrants to a remote stretch of...
54 Beninese soldiers killed in attack by Sahel-based insurgents
The Beninese government has publicly confirmed that 54 of its troops were killed in an attack by insurgents near the...
Benin government admits over 54 soldiers killed in terrorist attack
Benin has admitted that over 54 soldiers were killed by Islamic insurgents during an attack on two military outposts near...
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...
Russia hosts Sahel countries for security talks
Russia has hosted several Sahel nations under pretext of boasting military and security cooperation. According to the Associated Press, Russian...
Niger junta frees ministers of toppled government
Niger’s military junta announced it has released around 50 prisoners, including ministers and officials from the government it brought down...
50 prisoners released by Niger junta
Niger’s military junta announced it has released around 50 prisoners, including ministers and officials from the government it brought down...
France hands back two out of five army bases to Senegal
Two of the five French army bases in Senegal were officially handed over to the local authorities on March 7th,...
