West Africa and Sahel
Burkina Faso’s ruling military council has announced the reinstatement of the death penalty in its new draft criminal code, applying to crimes such as...
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The Malian military says it has destroyed a major militant base in the central Ségou region in an air operation that killed more than...
Niger’s transitional authorities have announced a major shift in national security policy by authorizing civilian auxiliary forces following a deadly attack in the Tillabéri...
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Niger’s capital highlighting a sharp escalation in tensions between Sahel military led governments and the European Union following calls...
A statement attributed to Azawad forces said an attack targeted a patrol belonging to the Malian army and fighters associated with what is known...
Burkina Faso’s ruling military council has announced the reinstatement of the death penalty in its new draft criminal code, applying to crimes such as...
Prominent Malian opposition figures in exile have announced the formation of the Coalition of Forces for the Republic, describing resistance as a national duty...
The Malian government has officially launched its first national cybersecurity strategy and its accompanying action plan for 2026–2030, during a cabinet meeting chaired by...
Niger’s Defence and Security Forces have announced the outcomes of their latest operations, which resulted in the neutralization of 27 armed militants and the...
Bamako – African Perceptions Since late November 2025, the Malian capital Bamako has witnessed a gradual easing of the severe fuel crisis that paralysed...
A surge of violence hit several communities across the circles of Goundam, Gargando and Bintagoungou between 25 and 27 November 2025, leaving multiple civilians...
Mali has announced the recovery of $1.2 billion (761 billion CFA francs) in outstanding payments owed by mining companies operating in the country, following...
Burkina Faso has announced the formation of a new special military unit called “Azrael”, aimed at strengthening its ability to combat armed groups operating...
The Malian army has announced the destruction of several positions and hideouts belonging to armed groups in the north and center of the country,...
In a harrowing testimony to the BBC, a shopkeeper in Mali described witnessing Russian mercenaries who fight armed groups killing two men in cold...