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Sahel: Dozens dead in clash in north Burkina FasoF

The general staff of the Burkina Faso military said 53 people died in Koumbri, near Ouahigouya in the north of the country on 4 September, when the 12th commando infantry regiment was deployed to secure the resettlement of populations who have left the area for more...

Leaders of Francophone Africa gripped by fear, strengthen their own securityF

By Arezki Daoud: Leaders of Francophone Africa are in state of panic following a series of coups that toppled their peers in Mali, Burkina, Guinea, Niger and now Gabon. Last week, Rwanda's President Paul Kagame announced the retirement of hundreds of military...

Sahel: France considering selective troop pullout from NigerF

The French army is holding talks with Niger's military over withdrawing "elements" of its presence there following a coup, a defence ministry source said on Tuesday. There has been speculation that France will be forced into a full military pullout from Niger after...

Western Sahara: Violence erupts in Western Sahara as drone hits pro-independence militantsF

A Polisario Front commander and three Sahrawi fighters were killed Friday in the disputed Western Sahara as a United States delegation visited the region, the official Saharawi news agency SPS reported. The Western Sahara dispute dates back to 1975, when colonial...

Tunisia: Prison escape rattles President SaiedF

Tunisia: Prison escape rattles President SaiedF

Nov 2, 2023

Tunisia's president said Wednesday that the escape of five prisoners convicted of "terrorism" was a well-planned...

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

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

Oct 30, 2023

In a stark contrast to the declining French presence, the United States has displayed a robust commitment to the Sahel...

Mali: UN withdraws troops adding more instability to the regionF

Mali: UN withdraws troops adding more instability to the regionF

Oct 17, 2023

UN peacekeepers in Mali announced Monday their pullout has started from two camps in the tense Kidal region, opening a...

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