Coup in Niger: Threatening the last bastion of stability in the Sahel region
Niger had long been considered an anchor of stability in the region. But the attempted coup in the Sahel country…
‘Last bastion of democracy in the Sahel’: Uncertainty in Niger prompts concern among allies
The situation in Niger remained fluid on Thursday, a day after members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum…
Africa: Germany takes over presidency of Sahel Alliance
Berlin says jobs, agriculture and security will be top priorities for its tenure at the helm of the development group.…
Africa’s Sahel needs international support to fight militants, UN says
Africa’s Sahel region has become a hot spot for violent extremism, but the joint force set up in 2014 to…
How the Sudan crisis threatens the entire Sahel
The ongoing fighting in Sudan is driving thousands to flee. The humanitarian emergency is spreading, creating a dangerous security situation…
Germany flexes its soft-power muscle in Africa’s Sahel region
The end of Germany’s military mission in Mali is the beginning of a broader development strategy across the Sahel. Improved…
Armed groups, juntas create dangers for journalists in Sahel
Reporters Without Borders published on Monday an investigation into the colossal dangers journalists face while working in the Sahel, the…
🔴Follow live: Macron welcomes home French journalist Olivier Dubois held hostage in the Sahel
French President Emmanuel Macron is to welcome freed journalist Olivier Dubois at midday on Tuesday on his arrival at a…
US announces aid for Sahel amid Russia expansion
Niger, one of the world’s poorest nations, has resisted a recent spate of coups and inroads by Russian mercenaries seen…