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geopolitical shifts in the Sahel: a quiet american comeback The Sahel is witnessing a subtle yet significant geopolitical reshuffle. While European forces have gradually withdrawn from Mali, Burkina Faso and …
Us influence in the Sahel: Morocco’s growing regional role Read More
solar-powered healthcare revolution in niafounké, Mali In the remote town of Niafounké, nestled in Mali’s northern region of Tombouctou, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has transformed healthcare delivery through a cutting-edge …
Solar energy powers healthcare in northern Mali’s niafounké hospital Read More
Click to expand Image On January 6, 2026, a military drone strike in western Niger resulted in the deaths of at least 17 civilians, including four children, and left 13 …
Military drone strike in Niger kills 17 civilians at Kokoloko market Read More
The Malian Ministry of Health and Social Development recently acquired 39 robust all-terrain 4×4 vehicles. This strategic delivery, which took place on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the Ministry’s administrative …
Mali’s health system bolstered by 39 gavi-funded 4×4 vehicles Read More
Volker Türk, the United Nations Human Rights Chief, has issued a formal appeal to the government of Burkina Faso, demanding an end to the ongoing suppression of civic space and …
United Nations calls on Burkina Faso to reinstate civil liberties Read More
The recent visit of Nick Checker, head of the US State Department’s African Affairs Bureau, to Mali signals a renewed American presence in the Sahel. However, Washington is adopting a …
Us strategy shifts focus to Sahel security and trade Read More
The landscape of human rights in Niger has seen a sharp decline following the military coup in July 2023. Throughout 2025, the ruling military junta maintained a firm grip on …
Human rights in Niger: a 2026 status report Read More
Washington has unveiled a bold new strategy toward three West African nations where military-led governments severed ties with France and forged closer bonds with Moscow. The move signals a significant …
Us military strategy shifts in Sahel amid russian influence Read More
Recent events in Nigéria, including the abduction of students, raids on rural communities, and attacks on both churches and mosques, have once again drawn the world’s gaze to the West …
Understanding the humanitarian crisis in Nigéria and the reality of widespread violence Read More
Barriers to cross-border travel in the Sahel Alliance The withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)—intended as an assertion of sovereignty—has …
Challenges of free movement for AES member states Read More
The United States continues to engage in security cooperation with military-led governments in three Sahel countries, despite persistent tensions over recent years. This enduring partnership was confirmed by General John …
Us maintains security ties with Sahel alliance despite tensions Read More
Widespread violence and significant funding reductions are pushing millions into a catastrophic food emergency. The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning: 55 million residents are at risk …
Food insecurity and budget cuts threaten millions in West and Central Africa Read More