Shield and Alert: Sahel Bound

Africa’s Defense Shifting from Western to Russian InfluenceF

There are some 600 US troops left in Niger, whose withdrawal is set to no later than September 2024. Meanwhile the French are expected to continue to withdraw more of their troops from Africa, and we could see the Russians move in.

Niger: Rebel group attacks pipeline, warns Chinese contractor to stay clearF

The Patriotic Front of Liberation (FPL), a rebel group based between northern Niger and southern Libya, claims to have destroyed a section of Niger’s pipeline, and issued threats against the Chinese firm managing the project.

Burkina Faso Junta Faces Governance Challenges Amid Controversies and RumorsF

The military junta in Burkina Faso is not governing at ease. The country is struggling with repressive actions from the junta, with opposition figures, lawyers and activities feeling the brunt of the regime.

Sahel: French company Orano loses operating license of key uranium site in NigerF

The Nigerien government revoked the operating permit for the Imouraren uranium mine from the French company Orano to assert sovereignty over its resources.

Sahel: Terror Groups Gain Ground as Armies Struggle to Contain ThemF

Feb 7, 2025

Al-Qaeda’s Sahel branch, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM or GNIM in French) is now emerging as the region’s...

Brief: Fifteen Migrants Found Dead in a Boat off the Coast of Nouadhibou, MauritaniaF

Feb 6, 2025

Fifteen undocumented migrants, including one Mauritanian, have died off the coast of Nouadhibou, according to a Sahara...

Mali Keeps Pressuring Algeria, Accusing it of InterferenceF

Feb 3, 2025

Mali has accused Algeria of interference and supporting terrorist groups after top Algerian diplomat criticized its...

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