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Until gaining independence, the Sahell nations of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have been among the poorest countries in ...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Three West African nations led by military juntas met this week to strengthen a newly formed alliance described by some analysts on Friday as an attempt to legitimize their ...

Violence, displacement and hunger are deepening across Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger as the UN warns the Central Sahel crisis ...

The declaration was read on state media across the three West African countries. The Alliance of Sahel States, comprising military-controlled countries including Mali, Niger Republic and Burkina Faso, ...

The Sahel region has become a focal point of deepening polarization between pro-Western “moderate” states and nations seeking independence from neo-colonial influence, relying instead on non-African ...

When soldiers seized power in Bamako in 2020, Ouagadougou in 2022, and Niamey in 2023, they offered a familiar promise: ...

Faced with transnational threats, Sahel countries are looking to increase security collaboration with their neighbours. Burkina Faso could become the latest country to boost security co-operation with ...

The Sahel is at the forefront of Africa’s opportunities and challenges, yet despite noteworthy efforts to improve conditions in the region, the situation continues to deteriorate. As concerned civil ...

The African Sahel region is witnessing a notable shift in its approach to regional security with the launch of the Alliance of Sahel States (Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso) Unified Military Force ...

FILE - Nigeriens, some holding Russian flags, participate in a march called by supporters of coup leader Gen. Abdourahmane Tchiani in Niamey, Niger, on July 30, 2023. Three West African nations led by ...