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US says it will return to Chad for talks to keep troops in the country
Associated Press· 1 day agoThis followed Niger’s decision to order all U.S. troops out of the country, dealing a blow to U.S....
Mali Claims Death of Terrorist Who Helped Lead Deadly Ambush in Niger
New York Times· 2 days agoThe West African country said it killed Abu Huzeifa, a commander in an Islamic State affiliate who...
Resetting U.S. West Africa Policy
The National Interest· 6 days agoThe United States’ defense strategy in North and West Africa seldom gets the media attention it deserves. A recent decision by Niger’s ruling military...
M23 rebels seize key smartphone mineral mining town in eastern Congo
Associated Press· 33 minutes agoA rebel group with alleged links to Rwanda this week seized Rubaya, a mining town in eastern Congo...
Africa's week in pictures: 19-25 April 2024
BBC via Yahoo News· 6 days ago[Ernest Ankomah/Getty Images] Demonstrators on horses takes part in a protest in the Niger city of Agadez on Sunday to demand the withdrawal of US troops...
US to Withdraw Most Troops From Niger, Chad Before Talks
newser· 7 days ago"This is a temporary step as part of the ongoing review of our security cooperation, which will...
Mali says it killed extremist commander who took part in one of worst attacks on US forces in Africa
Associated Press· 2 days agoA senior Islamic State group commander wanted in connection with one of the deadliest attacks on...
Russia has tightened its hold over the Sahel region – and now it’s looking to Africa’s west coast
The Conversation· 4 days agoArmed troops in Niger overthrew the government in July 2023, seizing power for themselves. The following months were rife with speculation that the military government would ...
See the $36 billion Great Green Wall in Africa that's an attempt to hold back desertification
Business Insider via Yahoo News· 2 days agoOriginally, the GGW included 11 countries — Burkina Faso, Chad, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Mali,...
Exclusive-US to provide nearly $55 million in humanitarian aid for Burkina Faso
Reuters via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoThe United States will provide nearly $55 million to address a dire humanitarian crisis in Burkina...
