Libya
IMF concludes visit to Libya
The IMF has concluded a weeklong staff visit to Libya where it was assessing the latest economic conditions, as well
Mali
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Opinion
The Alliance of Sahel States’ shift to the global south
This last year was one of the most tumultuous for the Sahel region; in January the newly composed Alliance of
Mali
Formation of Azawad Liberation Front deepens Sahel crisis
Four Tuareg groups in northern Mali have united as the Azawad Liberation Front, seeking self-determination for the region they call
Opinion
What Morocco’s Atlantic Initiative could mean for the Sahel
In a recent interview, Morocco’s Foreign Minister, Nasser Bourita committed his country to helping bring the central Sahel ‘out
Mali
Mali detains Canadian mining firm staff amid tax dispute
Malian authorities arrested four senior employees of Canadian mining firm Barrick Gold at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex Monday, escalating tensions in
Sahel
Conflict Intensity Index: Sahel, Horn of Africa “conflict corridor” doubles in size over last three years
According to a new report by the Conflict Intensity Index (CII), Africa’s ‘conflict corridor’ which spans from Mali to
Niger
Niger conference displays solidarity with Sahel states
Delegates completed a conference in Niamey this week, intended to show solidarity with the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS). The
Niger
Supporters of Alliance of Sahel States gather in Niger capital for conference
Delegates have been attending a conference in Niamey in support of the Alliance of Sahel States (ASS), comprised of Mali,
Mali
Russia pledges “total support” for Africa as U.S. influence declines on the continent
At the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov delivered a message from President Vladimir Putin, pledging
Mauritania
Aid agencies highlight plight of Mali refugees; seek more assistance for Mauritania
Relief Web has called on the international community to help recognize the growing demands on Mauritanian as it houses increasingly
Sahel
Reporters Without Borders urges Sahelian countries to adopt resolution on press freedom
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is calling on Sahelian authorities to adopt a declaration on press freedom amid increasing violence against
Sudan
UN report warns of famine risk worsened by conflict and climate shocks
Hundreds of thousands face severe food crises in vulnerable regions, including Sudan, South Sudan, and Mali, according to a UN
Mauritania
Mauritania: Number of refugees fleeing Sahel has reached “a critical threshold”
Refugees escaping Sahel insecurity for Mauritania has hit “a critical threshold”, boosting illegal migration to Spain and the rest of