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
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
Wagner’s mercenaries swap Ukrainian trenches for natural resources in Africa
The head of the Russian paramilitary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, has been meeting with representatives from Mali, the Central African Republic and Niger. The United States, meanwhile, is attempting to block the Wagner Group from profiting from African mines
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
Sweeping sexual violence under the rug
Jineth Bedoya Lima|
What’s happened — and continues to happen — in Haiti, Colombia and Mexico should awaken our collective conscience about the use of women’s and girls’ bodies as a weapon of war
UN peacekeeper killed and eight seriously injured in northern Mali attack
The peacekeepers were part of a security patrol that was targeted Friday first by an improvised explosive device and then by direct fire 7 kilometers from the town of Ber
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
African nations consider swapping debt for climate funding
The ‘debt-for-climate swap’ option is an economic tool that allows a country’s debt to be reduced in exchange for commitments on green investments
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
Macron: ‘New era’ in economic, military strategy in Africa
French President vowed to reduce the number of French troops in Africa under a “new security partnership”