Sahel
African Union Calls for Dialogue in Sahel Crisis
The African Union issued a renewed appeal for political dialogue among states in the Sahel region confronting insurgency threats and governance instability. Leaders...
African Union Chairman Calls for End to Palestinian Extermination
The chairman of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Saturday urged an end to what he described as the “extermination” of...
Burkina Faso Military Government Dissolves All Political Parties by Decree
Burkina Faso military led government has dissolved all political parties and associations nationwide, deepening concerns about the future of political freedoms in the...
Militants from Africa’s Sahel relocate to Nigeria as extremists shift to more affluent West African nations.
Jihadist fighters from Africa's Sahel region have recently penetrated northwestern Nigeria, indicating a disturbing shift in militant activity across West Africa. These extremists,...
Illicit ‘blood gold’ trade fuels conflict in West Africa’s Sahel region
In the Sahel region of West Africa, the illicit trade in gold, often termed "blood gold," has become a significant driver of conflict...
