Sahel Alliance AES Prioritises Unified Defence Force as Core Pillar of New Confederation
The Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has placed defence and security at the forefront of its integration agenda, as the bloc moves […]
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Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Quit ICC; Denounce Court as Neo-Colonialist Tool
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have jointly announced on September 22 evening their immediate withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the Hague-based Tribunal […]
Niger Forces Kill 34 Terrorists in Major Operations Near Mali Border
Niger’s Defense and Security Forces have killed at least 34 terrorists in two separate operations in the western regions of Dosso and Tillabery over the […]
Morocco’s King renews resolve to strengthen historic bonds of fraternity, solidarity with Mali
King Mohammed VI has underlined the importance he attaches to strengthening the historic bonds of fraternity and solidarity uniting Morocco and Mali. This came in […]
AES Prepares to Leave the ICC After Its Withdrawal from ECOWAS
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, is moving toward an exit from the International Criminal Court (ICC). During an […]
UN Warns of Civilian Risk as US Cuts Peacekeeping Funds
On Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, the United Nations has warned that deep funding cuts by the United States could severely undermine peacekeeping missions in conflict […]
Burkina Faso and Mali Boycott Pan-African Defence Talks in Nigeria
Burkina Faso and Mali were absent from the inaugural Pan-African Defence Chiefs of staff meeting hosted in Abuja on Monday, August 25, underscoring strained ties […]
Angola Crushes Mali to Claim 12th Afrobasket Crown
Angola secured on Sunday its 12th Afrobasket title in emphatic fashion, overwhelming Mali 70–43 in the 2025 final in Luanda. The Palancas Negras dominated from […]
Burkina Faso Expels UN Coordinator Over Child Rights Abuses Report
On Monday, August 18, 2025, Burkina Faso’s ruling junta has declared United Nations resident coordinator, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, persona non grata, following the publication of a […]
Mali Junta Foils Alleged Coup Involving Two Generals and Suspected French Agent
Mali’s military Government announced on 14 August 2025 that it has thwarted a coup plot intended to undermine the country’s political Transition. Government spokesperson Abdoulaye […]