Analysis-West Africa becomes global terrorism hotspot as Western forces leave
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DAKAR - Having slipped undetected into Mali's capital weeks ago, the jihadis struck just before dawn prayers. They killed dozens of...
Jul 81 min read
West African bloc says it risks disintegration if junta-led states leave
ABUJA - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Sunday the region risked disintegration and worsening insecurity...
Jul 82 min read
Junta-led Sahel states rule out return to West African economic bloc
NIAMEY - Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso, three military-led West African states, signed a confederation treaty on Saturday, underscoring...
Jul 42 min read
Niger junta agrees to talks to repair ties with Benin
NIAMEY - Niger's junta has agreed to talks with Benin's government, led by two former Benin presidents, to help restore relations after...
Jun 243 min read
US military looks for West Africa 'Plan B' after Niger ousting
GABORONE - The top U.S. general is making a rare trip to Africa to discuss ways to preserve some of the U.S. presence in West Africa...
May 73 min read
Chad vote counting begins after tense first Sahel presidential poll since coups
N'DJAMENA -Chad deployed dozens of security forces in the capital amid rising tensions on Monday as polls closed and vote counting began...
May 43 min read
Chad prepares to vote in a coup-hit region, wary allies look on
N'DJAMENA - Chad will hold presidential elections on Monday, making it the first in a string of coup-hit states across Central and West...
Apr 272 min read
Some US troops set to depart Chad, at least temporarily
WASHINGTON - The United States is planning to temporarily withdraw some of its troops from Chad, U.S. officials said on Thursday, a move...
Apr 42 min read
Faye sworn in as Senegal president, cites 'profound desire for change'
DAKAR - Senegal's once jailed opposition candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye was sworn in on Tuesday as the West African nation's fifth...
Mar 251 min read
Islamic state claims responsibility for attack on Niger army that killed dozens
CAIRO - The Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for an attack on Niger's army that it said had killed 30 soldiers on...
Mar 201 min read
U.S. Seeks New Cooperation Path with Niger Amid Concerns Over Russian and Iranian Ties
The U.S. is actively engaging with Niger to forge a new cooperation pathway, following concerns raised about Niger's potential...
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