Mauritania
AfDB grants $30 million facility to Mauritania’s GBM
The African Development Bank Group has approved a $30 million trade finance facility for the Générale de Banque de Mauritanie
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Opinion
Sahel: One of the world's fastest-growing humanitarian crises
The Sahel is one of Africa’s largest semi-arid regions that includes the countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger,
Mali
West African juntas write to UN about alleged Ukrainian support for rebels.
The military juntas of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have accused Ukraine of supporting rebel groups in the Sahel region,
Mali
Mali expels Swedish ambassador over “hostile” comment
Mali's foreign ministry said Friday that Sweden's ambassador to Bamako, Kristina Kuhnel, must leave the country
Russia
Russia says it is working to free Niger hostages
Russia's Foreign Ministry said Friday it is actively working to secure the release of two geologists who were
Niger
Niger: Al Qaeda affiliate says it has taken two Russian hostages
An al Qaeda affiliate in West Africa's Sahel region has taken two Russians hostage in Niger, according to
Sahel
Sahel states to form confederation and parliament
Mali’s Transitional President, Colonel Malik Diaw repeated the intention of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso to form a confederation,
Niger
Realignment in the Sahel: Turkey and Niger forge closer ties
Turkey and Niger have agreed to enhance cooperation in energy, mining, intelligence, and defence, after a visit by senior Turkish
Niger
Jail break in Niger: Some inmates recaptured after escape from prison holding jihadist militants
Niger's army has recaptured “a large number” of detainees who escaped last week from the high-security Koutoukale prison,
United States
U.S. to complete withdrawal from Niger’s Air Base 101 Sunday
The U.S. military will complete its withdrawal from Niger's Air Base 101 in the capital this weekend,
Burkina Fasso
Military rulers in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to hold first joint summit
The junta-leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger will hold their first ever joint summit this weekend. The “Alliance of
Niger
Niger: Russian troops deploy to same base housing US forces
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that Russian troops had deployed to an air base in Niger that also houses
Niger
Media Watchdog: Sahel 'zone of no free information’
Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) voiced alarm at violence and threats against journalists in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in military-run