The Sahel, a failed region
Juan Ramón Álvarez Cobelas|
The fragility of the region’s states — some ruled to military juntas or immersed in civil wars — jihadism and disputes over natural resources have exacerbated instability
Nigeriens call for mass recruitment of volunteers as the junta faces possible regional invasion
The initiative aims to recruit tens of thousands of volunteers from across the country to register for the Volunteers for the Defense of Niger
Advocates sue federal government for failing to ban imports of cocoa harvested by children
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The lawsuit filed Tuesday seeks to have the federal government enforce a 1930s era federal law that requires the government to ban products created by child labor from entering the U.S.
Extreme poverty and terrorist violence fuel instability in the Sahel region
Niger was the last Western-allied democracy in this part of Africa. But now, with the recent coup, Russia has gained influence
Niger, between a rock and a hard place
If there is no military intervention and sanctions are not applied, the coup leaders will understand that they have a free hand
Vital humanitarian aid for Niger in jeopardy following coup
The United States and the European Union have suspended funding programs in the African country after the military uprising and borders have been closed
Niger’s ousted president is said to be running low on food under house arrest two weeks after coup
A presidential adviser says the family is living without electricity and only has rice and canned goods left to eat, but that Bazoum will never resign. The military junta is making efforts to entrench itself in power and is rejecting international mediation efforts.
Brussels fears Russia will extend influence in the Sahel following Niger coup
The destabilization in the African region poses a higher threat of jihadist terrorism and increased flows of migrants to Europe
Niger crisis deepens as France plans evacuation and coup leaders gain support
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Two military-ruled West African nations vowed Monday to prevent military intervention in Niger as the new military junta attempts to consolidate power after the coup
Mass killing of civilians by security forces in Burkina Faso
Last Thursday, people in the town of Karma, in Yatenga province, awoke to a large group of armed men in military fatigues, driving motorcycles and armored pickup trucks and started indiscriminately killing people
In Ghana, Kamala Harris ‘excited about the future of Africa’
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The vice president is on a weeklong visit to Africa intended to deepen U.S. relationships amid global competition over the continent’s future
U.S. aid worker kidnapped in Niger released after six years
Jeffery Woodke was kidnapped from his home in Abalak, Niger, in October 2016 by men who ambushed and killed his guards
Malnutrition rises in pregnant women in 12 at-risk countries
Poor nutrition in pregnant and breastfeeding women can lead to weak immunity and complications during pregnancy and birth
‘French army out!’: Moscow gains weight in West Africa as a new military ally
The jihadist advance in Burkina Faso and Mali has triggered a strong anti-colonial sentiment that is spreading throughout the Sahel region and being used by Russia
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