Mali dismissed reports about the imminent introduction of a new currency for the Alliance of Sahel States, which includes ...

Vladimir Putin is expanding Russia’s presence in the Sahel by helping Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger build a shared ...

Practitioners of traditional religions from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) gathered at the Palace of Culture in Bamako for a three-day summit from January 25 to 27, 2026.

The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger on Saturday signed a mutual defence pact, ministerial delegations from the three Sahel countries announced in Mali's capital Bamako.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From left, Niger Foreign Minister Bakary Yaou Sangare, Mali's Foreign Minister Abdoulaye Diop, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey ...

Social media posts from pro-AES accounts in recent days have said the launch of a new AES currency will happen soon ...

The Sahel’s plight is a powerful lesson for the global community. The interconnectedness of climate change, state fragility ...

Mali has moved to tighten its grip on the mining supply chain by taking a 51% controlling stake in a new industrial ...

The Sahel countries of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger signed a defense pact on September 16, establishing a military alliance called the Alliance of Sahel States (AES in French). The three heads of ...

BAMAKO, Mali — Relations between Algeria and the military alliance of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger plunged to historic lows Monday as the two sides curtailed diplomatic ties in a spat over a downed ...