Shield and Alert: Sahel Bound

Niger crisis: Algeria opposes military intervention in NigerF

Abdelmadjid Tebboune, the prsident of Niger's northern neighbor Algeria, told reporters on Saturday August 5, 2023, that his country opposes any military intervention in Niger. "Military intervention in Niger is a direct threat to Algeria and we categorically reject...

Niger: Thousands of coup supporters gather in Niamey stadiumF

Thousands of supporters of the military coup in Niger gathered at a Niamey stadium Sunday, when a deadline set by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS to return the deposed President Mohamed Bazoum to power is set to expire, according to AFP journalists. A delegation...

Sahel: Chad acquires military vehicles and security gear from the UAEF

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...

Nigerian president Tinubu under pressure to avoid war with northern neighbor NigerF

By Camille Malpat with Aminu Abubakar in Kano, Nigeria: Political leaders in Nigeria are urging President Bola Tinubu to reconsider a threatened military intervention against junta leaders in neighbouring Niger, ahead of a Sunday deadline to reinstate the country's...

Sahel: 29 Niger soldiers killed by suspected jihadistsF

Sahel: 29 Niger soldiers killed by suspected jihadistsF

Oct 3, 2023

Twenty-nine soldiers were killed in western Niger in an attack by suspected jihadists, the defence ministry said on...

Sahel: Niger considering Algeria’s mediation offer and a transition periodF

Sahel: Niger considering Algeria’s mediation offer and a transition periodF

Oct 3, 2023

Niger began three days of national mourning Tuesday after 29 soldiers were killed in a suspected jihadist attack, the...

Mali preparing offensive against Tuareg fighters in north of the countryF

Mali preparing offensive against Tuareg fighters in north of the countryF

Oct 3, 2023

A Malian army convoy was moving closer towards the northern rebel stronghold Kidal on Tuesday, following a resumption...

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