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Sahel region

The Sahel is a region between the Sahara and the Sudanian savanna in Africa. The area faces environmental issues from climate change and is where many terrorist groups in Northern Africa operate.

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Mali's junta gains musical ally, as critics raise alarm

Mali's junta gains musical ally, as critics raise alarm

Renowned musician Salif Keita has openly endorsed Mali's military junta, amid growing human rights concerns.
PoliticsNovember 20, 2024
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How West Africa is fighting disinformation

How West Africa is fighting disinformation

Disinformation on West African social networks is surging, particularly in the coup-hit Sahel region.
PoliticsNovember 11, 2024
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How the Russian Wagner Group is entrenching itself in Africa

How the Russian Wagner Group is entrenching itself in Africa

The Russian Wagner Group has been active in many African countries for years. Now, it's expanding its range of services.
ConflictsOctober 27, 2024
Photos of the leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, Assimi Goïta, Abdourahamane Tiani, Ibrahim Traoré, from left to right.

Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region

Rising discontent with military juntas in the Sahel region

Activists are condemning the juntas in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger for failing to keep their promises.
ConflictsOctober 16, 2024
Chad's Mahamat Idriss Deby and Hungary's Viktor Orban meet in Budapest.

Hungary plans to deploy its troops to Chad

Hungary plans to deploy its troops to Chad

Observers say Hungary's prime minister aims to mimic the growing influence of Russia's Vladimir Putin on the continent.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
Sudanese people wait in line at Kurmuk refugee transit camp, one of Ethiopia's main refugee entry points on the border

Sudan conflict escalates refugee crisis in Ethiopia

Sudan conflict escalates refugee crisis in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's new Oura refugee camp is home to thousands of people who fled a devastating civil war in neighboring Sudan.
ConflictsSeptember 5, 2024
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Junta leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso

Niger: One year after coup, junta remains vague on future

After the July 2023 coup, Niger's military rulers promised to restore security. A year on, threats and problems remain.
PoliticsJuly 25, 2024
People wear T-shirts showing presidential candidate Khalifa Sall as they hang out of a car and blow vuvuzelas in the colors of the Senegalese flag

Senegal's election campaign ramps up after poll delay

Senegalese voters head to the polls on Sunday, March 24. Here's who's running, what's at stake, and why it matters.
PoliticsMarch 20, 2024
Svenja Schulze speaks with two African women

Germany aims to confront extremism in Sahel region

In Burkina Faso, Development Minister Schulze wants to show a willingness to speak with the ruling military junta.
PoliticsMarch 3, 2024
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