West Africa's junta-led nations announce ... - Associated Press News
1 day ago · DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The junta-led West African countries of Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali have created a joint force that will soon be deployed in the restive Sahel region against rising extremist violence, Niger’s defense minister said Wednesday, . The force of 5,000 personnel will be posted in the three countries, Salifou Mody said during an interview on state television, adding that ...
Junta-Led Sahel States Ready Joint Force of 5,000 Troops, Says …
1 day ago · NIAMEY (Reuters) - A joint force of 5,000 troops from military-led neighbours Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon deploy in their troubled central Sahel region, Niger's defence chief said on ...
Moroccan truck drivers kidnapped in Burkina ... - Associated Press News
2 days ago · The drivers were the latest victims of insecurity in the Sahel, an arid swath of land south of the Sahara where militant groups such as the Islamic State Sahel Province have in ... accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population ...
Sahel Countries To Create Joint Anti-jihadist Force - Barron's
2 days ago · Three junta-ruled countries in Africa's Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for years plagued the nations, officials said on Tuesday.
Attacks by Islamic extremists are rampant in Africa's Sahel. Here's ...
Sep 22, 2024 · DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Extremist attacks in Sahel, an arid swath of land south of the Sahara in Africa, have proliferated in recent months: Last week, Islamic militants attacked Bamako, the capital of Mali, for the first time in almost a decade, demonstrating their capacity to carry out large scale assaults.
Chad, Mauritania pave way for dissolution of G5 Sahel alliance | News …
Dec 6, 2023 · The two remaining members of West Africa’s G5 Sahel alliance on Wednesday said they were paving the way to dissolving the anti-rebel grouping after the other three founding countries left.
Security situation in Sahel remains very worrying, Security ... - UN News
The security situation in the Sahel remains very worrying and the spiralling crisis in Sudan is an additional source of concern, a senior UN official warned the Security Council on Tuesday.
Alliance of Sahel States to form 5,000-troop military unit
1 day ago · Three junta-ruled countries in Africa's Sahel region will join forces to create a 5,000-strong unit to fight the jihadist violence that has for years plagued the nations, officials said on Tuesday.
Sahel News | Latest Sahel News - NewsNow
Latest news on the Sahel region, providing comprehensive coverage of security, development, climate, and humanitarian issues in this vast semi-arid region of Africa stretching from Senegal to Sudan. The Sahel, home to over 150 million people across 10 countries, faces significant challenges, including poverty, food insecurity, and instability.
Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso establish Sahel security alliance | News ...
Sep 16, 2023 · Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have signed a mutual defence pact, as the three Sahel countries aim to help each other against possible threats of armed rebellion or external aggression.
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