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Sahel: Jihadist Attack Kills Local Prefect in Southwestern Niger$

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Flashpoints: How Emirati and Qatari Competition Is Redrawing the Red Sea Map$

Flashpoints: Benin-Niger Tensions Deepen as Diplomatic Relations Deteriorate$

Europe’s New Migration Rules Shift Pressure South to North Africa$

Irregular Migration to Spain Falls Sharply in 2025 With Decline in Atlantic Crossings$

How the US Intervention in Venezuela is Reviving Global South Fears of Power Politics$

Sahel: France Concludes Military Presence in ChadF

France has officially ended its military presence in Chad, returning the Kossei base to the Chadian government. This marks the end of a long-standing French military footprint in the Sahel after similar exits from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger.

French energy firm TotalEnergies Exits Mali, Sells Operations to Bénin Petro-Backed FirmF

TotalEnergies has exited Mali, finalizing the sale of its operations to Coly Energy Mali, backed by Bénin Petro. While no official explanation was provided, it is likely that tensions with Mali’s ruling junta may have played a role. Sources say that persistent tax pressures and recurring labor strikes may have influenced the company’s decision.

France’s decades-long military presence in Africa is winding downF

France’s decades-long military presence in Africa is winding down as countries like Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire announce the closure of foreign bases, signaling a shift in regional dynamics and France’s influence.

Moroccan Truck Drivers and Spanish Tourists Freed After Kidnapping in Burkina Faso and Southern AlgeriaF

Four Moroccan truck drivers and a Spanish national kidnapped in the Sahel were freed this week, with both now safe under protection.

Mauritania and Senegal Report Rift Valley Fever Deaths Amid Regional Outbreak$

Sep 29, 2025

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Sahel: Drone Incident Escalates Diplomatic Rift on Algeria–Mali Border$

Sep 29, 2025

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Extraction Without Value: Mali’s Role in the Global Lithium Rush$

Sep 28, 2025

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