Sahel Forests Emerge as Strategic Strongholds in Escalating Militant Insurgency
Dakar-Forests and protected reserves across the Sahel have evolved from temporary refuges into permanent operational bases for Islamist militant groups,
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Macron Rebukes China’s ‘Predatory’ Africa Strategy in Nairobi Push
Nairobi-French President Emmanuel Macron defended Europe’s role in Africa during a visit to Nairobi on Monday, contrasting European engagement with
Read MoreNiger junta ends military accord with Benin amid regional standoff
Niamey (Reuters) – The junta in Niger on Tuesday said it would end a military pact with neighbouring Benin, accusing
Read MoreFrance backs West African efforts to make Niger coup fail
Paris (Reuters) – France will support efforts by the West African regional grouping ECOWAS to make the military coup in
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West African bloc seeks solution to Niger coup as deadline nears
Niamey (Reuters) – West African defence chiefs were set to wrap up discussions about possible intervention in Niger on Friday,
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West African leaders meet over Niger coup, junta warns against intervention
Niamey/Abuja (Reuters) – Niger’s military leaders warned against any armed intervention in the country as West African leaders are set
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Niger military council takes over, US sees room for diplomacy
Niamey (Reuters) – Leaders of a coup in Niger declared General Abdourahamane Tiani as the new head of state on
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