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Sahel: As France’s presence in the Sahel deteriorates, US maintains ties and remains active

By Arezki Daoud: The United States appears increasingly active in the Sahel, as France experiences a withdrawal of sort. The rise of anti-France juntas is not stopping the US from seeking greater influence, largely to thwart any attempts by Russia and its Wagner mercenaries to gain ground in the troubled Sahel.

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Sahel: Protests after Chadian soldier dies in attack at French base

An army nurse at a French military base in northern Chad shot dead a Chadian soldier who had attacked him, triggering protests by local people, the region's governor told AFP on Wednesday. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the base of Faya-Largeau, where troops are...
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Sahel: Chad acquires military vehicles and security gear from the UAE

The United Arab Emirates has sent military vehicles and other security gear to Chad in support of anti-"terrorism" efforts and border rotection, the oil-rich Gulf state said on Sunday.  Chad is a neighbour of Niger, where a coup late last month toppled one of the last...
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The militarization of the Sahel: Governments run by soldiers ($)

Military regimes now dominate the governments of the Sahel nations. The countries in the region have experienced a series of coups that enabled soldiers to take over power.

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