Agence France-Presse on MSN1d
Togo eyes joining alliance of junta-led Sahel states
Togo appears to be openly courting a new confederation made up of junta-led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger for whom access to ...
More African states quit French union
The Alliance of Sahel States has accused the International Organization of Francophone Nations of being a tool for political ...
Pulse Nigeria on MSN1d
Togo eyes shift to Sahel bloc as ECOWAS influence declines
Togo is signalling a potential realignment in West African geopolitics as it openly explores joining the Alliance of Sahel ...
Mali announces withdrawal from alliance of French-speaking countries
Mali has withdrawn from a global alliance of French-speaking countries, days after two of its neighbors took the same step.
At least 44 civilians killed in jihadi attack in Niger, authorities say
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — An attack by a jihadi group on a village in western Niger has killed 44 civilians, the country’s Interior Ministry said.
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How can Africa reduce the influence of Russian mercenaries?
The presence of Russian mercenaries in Africa was once hailed as a success story, but recently the pressure on them has increased. A new report offers strategies to counter Russian influence.
World Politics Review on MSN1d
Regional Divisions Are Fraying West Africa’s Security Cooperation
The three Sahelian states’ split from ECOWAS is reducing security cooperation at a time when West Africa is battling numerous ...
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How can Africa reduce the influence of Russian mercenaries?
The situation in West Africa is particularly complex as the Sahel states of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have left the economic alliance ECOWAS following military coups and formed their own ...