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Understanding women’s role in illicit activities is key to reducing their likelihood of becoming associated with violent ...

France was recently asked to leave Chad, and its relations in central and West Africa are increasingly weak. With Russian influence in the region spreading, Euronews asks what is next for Europe in ...

It will cross several West African countries ... Off ocean coastlines, far away from Sahel terrorists affected areas, the ...

The recent decision by the Alliance of Sahel States – Alliance des États du Sahel (AES)), comprising Mali, Niger Republic, ...

In a briefing to the Security Council on Thursday, the UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel painted a mixed picture of the region, which is facing a growing terrorist threat but ...

International Relations Analyst Dr. Yaw Gebe has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his renewed diplomatic efforts ...

Analysis - Despite the bitter exit of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from ECOWAS and their formation of the rival AES, the destinies of the two blocs remain deeply intertwined.

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Russia has committed to helping military governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger acquire arms and training for a planned ...

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