Power vacuum in west Africa’s Sahel: 3 ways China could fill the gap as west exits
China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.
Why Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger’s new plan to tackle extremist violence is likely to fail
The junta-led countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have announced a new joint military force to combat jihadist groups ...
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West Africa: Power Vacuum in West Africa's Sahel - 3 Ways China Could Fill the Gap As West Exits
Analysis - With France fast losing its influence in west Africa's Sahel region and an unpredictable US president in power, will China fill the vacuum?
History of the Fulani, one of the largest pastoral populations in Africa, unraveled in study
Researchers have uncovered the origins and genetic diversity of the Fulani, one of Africa's largest pastoral populations. The ...
Niger Red Cross ban comes amid 'dire humanitarian' situation
Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross to cease operations and for its foreign staff to leave the ...
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Crisis in the Sahel: Deadly Ambush Highlights Plight of Nigerien Soldiers
A recent ambush by criminals near Niger's border with Burkina Faso resulted in the death of at least 10 soldiers. The ...
At least 10 soldiers in Niger are killed in an ambush, the army says
Niger’s ruling military junta says that an ambush by a “group of criminals” killed at least 10 Nigerien soldiers near the country’s border with Burkina Faso.
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Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso’s ECOWAS exit may worsen Nigeria insecurity
The recent withdrawal of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised ...
At least 10 Nigerian soldiers are killed in an ambush, the army says
Niger’s ruling military junta says that an ambush by a “group of criminals” killed at least 10 Nigerien soldiers near the ...
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At Least 10 Niger Soldiers Are Killed in Ambush
An ambush by a “group of criminals” killed at least 10 Nigerien soldiers near the country’s border with Burkina Faso this ...