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Morocco and Mauritania deepen security cooperation amid rising Sahel instability Rabat and Nouakchott expand military collaboration to strengthen border security and counter transnational threats in a fragile regional landscape. Introduction …
Maroc Mauritania strengthen security ties amid Sahel instability Read More
JNIM asserts responsibility for twin assaults in niger’s western regions The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM), recognized as al-Qaeda’s primary affiliate in the Sahel, has issued …
Niger faces surge in jihadist attacks in west as jnim claims deadly strikes Read More
The military governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are forging a new political and security alliance while distancing themselves from Western partners. Russia is playing a pivotal role in …
Russia’s growing influence in the Sahel and its impact on u.s. strategy Read More
A week has passed since his last public appearance, and a cloud of uncertainty now hovers over the fate of Imam Mahmoud Barro. This influential religious figure from Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina …
Burkina Faso: Prominent Imam Mahmoud Barro’s Disappearance Sparks Alarm in Bobo-Dioulasso Read More
The wait is finally over for the Senegalese Football Federation. After three weeks of uncertainty, the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has released the reasoned decision from its appeals jury, …
Senegal secures fifa appeal rights after caf jury ruling on can 2025 Read More
The conflict in Burkina Faso has escalated into a humanitarian catastrophe, with all armed factions—including government forces, allied militias, and Al-Qaeda-linked armed groups—perpetrating crimes against humanity and war crimes against …
Crimes against humanity in Burkina Faso: all parties responsible Read More
In Fulfulde, Domol Leydi translates to “Guardians of the Earth.” This designation now refers to newly established territorial self-defense organizations within Niger’s administrative framework. This fresh corps of civilian volunteers …
Niger launches civilian defense force, ‘guardians of the earth,’ to counter jihadist threats Read More
According to reports covered by The Panafrican Press, a violent assault on Friday claimed the lives of sixteen civilians in the Banibangou department of western Niger. This tragedy marks a …
Sixteen civilians lose their lives in Niger following jihadist raid Read More
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Colonel-major Garba Hakimi, led a commemorative ceremony at the Hôpital Général de Référence in Niamey to celebrate the …
Niger and China mark 50 years of medical cooperation in Niamey Read More
The Réseau des Médias Africains pour la Promotion de la Santé et de l’Environnement (REMAPSEN) convened a vital discussion on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, focusing on a critical agenda: “Security …
Burkina Faso’s quest for local funding for sexual and reproductive health Read More
In February 2026, Togo’s economy continued to demonstrate a controlled inflationary environment, despite a minor acceleration in consumer prices. The country’s consumer price inflation registered a modest 0.4% increase during …
Togo’s consumer prices experience a slight increase in February Read More
The United States is notably intensifying its diplomatic outreach towards Niger. This strategic focus on Niamey follows comparable high-level engagements and visits to Mali and Burkina Faso, underscoring Washington’s concerted …
America’s growing diplomatic presence in the Sahel, with Niamey now in focus Read More