The nations comprising the Sahel band—a geographical expanse stretching from Mali to Chad—do not, at first glance, appear to be a burgeoning economic haven. Frankly,
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Strengthening Burkina Faso’s health systems: a us-Burkina Faso partnership
United States–Burkina Faso: a health agreement to bolster health security across the Sahel region. A five-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been announced, elevating health
Tension at Sudan-Chad border fuels instability in N’Djamena
Escalating violence in Sudan has pushed nearly a million civilians into neighboring Chad, creating a humanitarian crisis along the 1,300-kilometer border. With the fall of
JNIM’s expansion dilemma: can jihadist groups push beyond the Sahel?
The Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an affiliate of Al-Qaeda operating in West Africa, faces a critical strategic crossroads as it contemplates expanding beyond its
Military juntas in the Sahel suppress former allies after seizing power
The closing days of January 2026 marked the definitive end of multi-party politics in Burkina Faso. On January 29, Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s government officially banned
Experts slam democratic elections for coup leaders in africa
Invité Afrique Midi experts slam democratic elections for coup leaders in africa Listen – 05:45 The 39th African Union summit concluded with a bold declaration:
US-Sahel strategy: Rabat’s quiet rise as Washington’s regional pivot
Shifting sands: how Washington is recalibrating its Sahel influence The geopolitical landscape of the Sahel is quietly undergoing a strategic recalibration. As European security deployments
Global corruption perception: new report reveals widespread declines
Transparency International has released its most recent Corruption Perception Index (CPI), an annual assessment measuring the perceived level of public sector corruption across 180 nations
Military drone strike in Niger kills 17 civilians at Kokoloko market
Click to expand Image A military drone strike in western Niger resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, on January
Niger’s 2025 human rights crisis under military rule
The human rights landscape in Niger has deteriorated sharply since the military coup of July 2023. By 2025, the ruling junta had intensified repression against
Challenges facing the AES in regional trade and mobility
how the AES countries navigate trade and movement challenges The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States
Us maintains security ties with Sahel military regimes despite tensions
The United States is continuing its security cooperation with the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger—nations governed by regimes that came to power