Malian Army Eliminates Notorious Islamic State Commander in Northern Offensive
The Malian army announced on Monday, July 21st, the killing of Souleymane Ag Bakawa, also known as “Soldat,” a key figure within the Islamic State […]
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Burundi’s president Ndayishimiye appointed AU special envoy to navigate Sahel turmoil
The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy to the crisis-ridden Sahel region, in a strategic bid to revitalize […]
El-Sisi and Lourenço Discuss African Security and Bilateral Ties at AU Summit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held talks with Angolan President João Lourenço on Sunday, July 13, on the margins of the seventh African Union Mid-Year […]
Coordinated Jihadist Attacks Rattle Mali Amid Rising Sahel Insecurity
A wave of synchronised assaults by jihadist fighters has rocked Mali, targeting military installations across seven towns, including Binoli, Kayes, and Sandere, in what marks […]
From Kyiv to the Sahel: Hungary’s risky power play in Chad raises eyebrows
In a sharp pivot from its self-declared policy of neutrality, Hungary has approved the deployment of 200 soldiers to Chad — marking a significant and […]
Suspected Insurgents Kill Dozens in Niger Mosque Attack Near Burkina Faso, Mali Borders
Dozens of civilians have been killed in Niger after suspected insurgents attacked Muslim worshippers en route to Friday prayers in the village of Manda, near […]
African Union Pledges Support for Sahel Security and Development Amid Rising Instability
The African Union has expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel and pledged to support regional efforts to combat terrorism and […]
“Ghost Boat in the Caribbean: Tragedy at Sea Reflects West Africa’s Humanitarian Crisis”
The grim discovery of a boat carrying 11 lifeless bodies on the shores of Canouan, a tranquil island in St Vincent and the Grenadines, has […]
Grain and geopolitics: Russia tightens grip on the Sahel
In a strategic push across West Africa, Russia is expanding its influence through humanitarian aid and high-profile partnerships with military-led governments in the Sahel. Moscow […]
Twelve Soldiers Killed in Western Niger as Extremist Violence Persists in Tri-Border Region
Twelve Nigerien soldiers were reported killed during a surprise attack carried out by armed assailants in western Niger, according to a statement released by the […]