Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...

China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.

Having redeployed some soldiers previously stationed in Syria to Libya, the Russian army and its military-political entity ...

Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The study reveals a complex ...

It is easy to sway public opinion with soundbites but the debate on foreign aid needs composure and a view towards broader ...

The withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc — now left with 12 member countries — was the culmination of a ...

Once a key link in France's military presence in Africa, Chad was its last foothold in the wider Sahel region after the ...

Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially left the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, having ...

formalised through the Alliance of Sahel States, consisting of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. So, what has been South Africa’s position on these? Coincidentally, the 2020 coup in Mali took place ...

The Sahel region is a geographical belt in Africa that stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, between the Sahara ...

The Alliance of Sahel States (AES) withdraws from ECOWAS and continues initiatives for independence, regional integration, and defensive cooperation.